Halifax Rifles Historical

The Halifax Rifles (RCAC)

Early History and Organization

The regiment was raised 14 May 1860 as the Halifax Volunteer Battalion and later became the Halifax Volunteer Battalion of Rifles on 28 May 1869. Later, on 5 November 1869, they were Redesignated the 63rd The Halifax Battalion of Rifles. It was Redesignated the 63rd Halifax Battalion of Rifles in December 1869 and authorized as the 63rd Regiment (Halifax Rifles) on 8 May 1900.

World War I

During the First World War, the regiment contributed volunteers to the 14th Battalion, CEF, on its' formation in September 1914 and then later raised the 40th Battalion, CEF.

Post World War I

On 15 May 1920, the Regiment was Redesignated the The Halifax Rifles.

World War II

During the Second World War, 1939 - 1945, the Regiment was placed on local protective duty in Canada. It was later sent to England, where the Regiment was broken up to provide reinforcements for other regiments.

Post World War II

On 1 April 1946, the Regiment was Redesignated the 23rd Armoured Regiment (Halifax Rifles), then The Halifax Rifles (23rd Armoured Regiment) on 4 February 1949. It received its' final designation on 19 May 1958. The Regiment served in Halifax until reduced to nil establishment in 1965.

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