676 Lorne Scots
Georgetown
A History of the Royal Canadian Army Cadets
In 1862, Canada began the instruction of young men attending school in drill and military training. These young men were initially formed into militia sub units known as Drill Associations that closely resemble present-day cadet corps.
Under the provision of Militia General Order 18 in 1879, Associations for Drill in Educational Institutions were authorized for young men of at least 14 years of age. This General Order is taken as the official founding date of the Royal Canadian Army Cadets.
In 1887 Regulations and Orders for the Militia authorized the issue of equipment to schools for the purpose of training young men aged 12 years or older, provided that drill and military training become a part of the educational course of schools and time be specified and devoted to its instruction, and in 1898 these Drill Associations became known as the Cadet Corps.
The Strathcona Agreement of 1910 was one of the greatest factors influencing growth of the Canadian Cadet Movement. Lord Strathcona, Canadian High Commissioner to Great Britain, deposited $500,000 in trust with the Dominion government to encourage Canadian cadets in citizenship and patriotism through physical training, marksmanship and military drill taught in school. The trust fund continues to support cadet activities today.
Under the provision of Militia General Order 18 in 1879, Associations for Drill in Educational Institutions were authorized for young men of at least 14 years of age. This General Order is taken as the official founding date of the Royal Canadian Army Cadets.
In 1887 Regulations and Orders for the Militia authorized the issue of equipment to schools for the purpose of training young men aged 12 years or older, provided that drill and military training become a part of the educational course of schools and time be specified and devoted to its instruction, and in 1898 these Drill Associations became known as the Cadet Corps.
The Strathcona Agreement of 1910 was one of the greatest factors influencing growth of the Canadian Cadet Movement. Lord Strathcona, Canadian High Commissioner to Great Britain, deposited $500,000 in trust with the Dominion government to encourage Canadian cadets in citizenship and patriotism through physical training, marksmanship and military drill taught in school. The trust fund continues to support cadet activities today.
The 676 Lorne Scots Royal Canadian Army Cadets
This Corps was originally formed on October 12, 1916 as The Georgetown High School Cadet Corps. It was sponsored by the North Halton High School Board and affiliated with the Lorne Scots Peel, Dufferin & Halton Regiment.
From the 1920’s, Cadet training was instituted as part of the high school curriculum until the late 1960’s when the Corps ceased to be under the jurisdiction of the local School Board. The local Corps was temporarily disbanded on February 21, 1968 until June 1, 1973 when the Corps was reactivated under the banner of the Lorne Scots Cadet Corps, sponsored and affiliated to the Lorne Scots Peel, Dufferin & Halton Regiment. It is currently under co-sponsorship by the Georgetown Optimist Club.
The 676 Lorne Scots parade in the Col. John Roaf Barber, ED. CD. Armoury, named for a prominent Georgetown citizen who started a distinguished 50 year military career, as a Cadet with the Georgetown High School Cadet Corps.
Today Army Cadets is about having fun and developing skills that last a lifetime. Leaders encourage all cadets to incorporate respect, leadership and physical fitness into their daily lives. The Cadet program has succeeded in fostering responsible, active and engaged members of society for almost 150 years.
This Corps was originally formed on October 12, 1916 as The Georgetown High School Cadet Corps. It was sponsored by the North Halton High School Board and affiliated with the Lorne Scots Peel, Dufferin & Halton Regiment.
From the 1920’s, Cadet training was instituted as part of the high school curriculum until the late 1960’s when the Corps ceased to be under the jurisdiction of the local School Board. The local Corps was temporarily disbanded on February 21, 1968 until June 1, 1973 when the Corps was reactivated under the banner of the Lorne Scots Cadet Corps, sponsored and affiliated to the Lorne Scots Peel, Dufferin & Halton Regiment. It is currently under co-
The 676 Lorne Scots parade in the Col. John Roaf Barber, ED. CD. Armoury, named for a prominent Georgetown citizen who started a distinguished 50 year military career, as a Cadet with the Georgetown High School Cadet Corps.
Today Army Cadets is about having fun and developing skills that last a lifetime. Leaders encourage all cadets to incorporate respect, leadership and physical fitness into their daily lives. The Cadet program has succeeded in fostering responsible, active and engaged members of society for almost 150 years.
Photos in order of position on this page courtesy:
Ted Usher, Wayne Emde, Major Wally Statz
Jim Unis
Army Cadet League
2Lt. Mike Cameron
Distinguished Service
By 1918 there were more than 64,000 cadets in Canada and more than 40,000 former army cadets voluntarily enlisted to serve in World War I. Of the 64 Victoria Crosses awarded during World War I, 25 were bestowed upon former army cadets.
In World War II, more than 124,000 former army cadets voluntarily enlisted to serve in the Armed Forces, more than 19,000 received commissions and more than 27,000 were awarded decorations. During the period of 1939-1945, cadet enrolment increased until the size of the cadet organization reached almost twice that of its prewar status. By the end of the war, there were approximately 115,000 army cadets and the majority of young men attending secondary school were receiving pre-service training.
In World War II, more than 124,000 former army cadets voluntarily enlisted to serve in the Armed Forces, more than 19,000 received commissions and more than 27,000 were awarded decorations. During the period of 1939-