1962 - Original Victoria Rifles of Canada (Formerly 3rd Regiment) 100th Anniversary poster featuring Officers including former CGG member Captain Paul Van Vliet Betts (top row second left)

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Musée Canadian Grenadier Guards Museum

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1962 - Original Victoria Rifles of Canada (Formerly 3rd Regiment) 100th Anniversary poster featuring Officers including former CGG member Captain Paul Van Vliet Betts (top row second left)

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*** FOR ARCHIVE PURPOSES ONLY - ARTIFACT NOT PART OF MUSEUM COLLECTION *** 1961 - Original Victoria Rifles of Canada (Formerly 3rd Regiment) 100th Anniversary poster featuring Officers including former CGG member Captain Paul Van Vliet Betts (top row second left) A large format photographic poster showing the 20 active officers of the Victoria Rifles of Canada (3rd Regiment) dated to 1961. Approx 16" x 19" VICTORIA RIFLES OF CANADA (1862-1965) The Victoria Rifles of Canada was designated the 3rd infantry regiment of the Non-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia and later the Canadian Army. First formed in Montreal, Canada East, in 1862, the regiment saw a service history stretching from the Fenian Raids of the 1860s–1870s into the middle of the 20th century. In 1965, the regiment was reduced to nil strength and transferred to the Supplementary Order of Battle. The Victoria Rifles of Canada were based at the Cathcart Armoury, which houses the Régiment de Maisonneuve today, and perpetuated the 24th, 60th, and 244th Battalions CEF following WWI. There was a strong affiliation between CGG and VRC, with many CGG Officers transferring between units. The 3rd Regiment was originally founded by Officers of the 1st Volunteer Militia (CGG) in 1862 ABOUT THE CGG OFFICER Captain Paul Van Vliet Betts

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Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.

Create Date

May 21, 2026

Updated By

Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.

Update Date

June 18, 2026