A Queen’s Ranger Fights Napoleon at Waterloo The Battle of Waterloo is widely recognized as a major turning point in modern western history. On June 18th, 1815 a combined army of British, Prussian and other allies routed Napoleon in Belgium ending his career as a military and political leader. Two hundred years on, the name ‘Waterloo’ is synonymous with ultimate defeat. One of the thousands … Continue reading Capt. Alexander Macnab
Nearly 75 years after his suicide, Private Desmond Taylor of The Queen’s York Rangers (1st Americans) (RCAC) was remembered by members of Regiment in a ceremony at his graveside near St. John the Baptist Norway in the Beaches neighbourhood. “His story is tragic but this small act of remembrance shines light on a forgotten history and is a reminder that military leaders have an obligation … Continue reading Private Desmond Taylor
Names such as Simcoe, Jarvis, Shank and Shaw are all well known as being those of some of the Queen’s Rangers officers who led the Regiment during its duties constructing the town of York. There is another officer, however, who is lesser known today but who was a force to be reckoned with in his day. His name was John Small. Born in Cirencester, England … Continue reading LCol John Small
The RSM is a key figure in the life of the Regiment who does much to define the culture of the unit. Even long retired soldiers have no trouble recalling who the RSM was during their service, and can likely recount a few colourful stories about them as well. One of these figures from our Regiment’s history is John Alexander Fraser. He was born near Forres-Morey … Continue reading WO1 (RSM) J.A. Fraser
When the 20thBattalion, C.E.F. was stood up in 1914, recruits were drawn from across southern Ontario, including many volunteers with previous military service. One of these men was Alexander George Edwin Smith. Smith was born on the 14th of August, 1880 on the Six Nations Reserve near Brantford, Ontario. Like many members of that community he served in the local militia, the 37th Battalion, the Haldimand Rifles, where … Continue reading Captain A.G.E. Smith, MC
The role of the Queen’s York Rangers in the Second World War was limited to its necessary though dull duties on the home front, and the individual exploits of the many men who were trained by the Regiment and who joined other units overseas. One of these individuals, who served with great distinction, is Captain Graeme Delamere Black. Black was born on the 9thof May, 1911 … Continue reading Capt G.D. Black, DSO, MC
The Queen's York Rangers' Virtual Museum 