Name/Title
6th Fusiliers of Canada (Hochelaga Light Infantry) Button - Circa 1876Description
For Museum records only - Part of the Lieutenant Michael A. Hayes-Rivet (MHR) Trust Collection
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A 6th Fusiliers of Canada (Hochelaga Light Infantry) Large size dress tunic button, Circa 1876Context
the Sixth Battalion Volunteer Militia, Canada, or "Hochelaga Light Infantry" was created on 5 June 1863. It was renamed as the 6th Battalion "Hochelaga Fusiliers" on 3 December 1875, and finally as the 6th Battalion "Fusiliers" on 28 January 1876.
On 2 May 1898, it amalgamated with The First (or Prince of Wales's) Regiment of Volunteer Rifles of Canadian Militia.Created By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Create Date
December 27, 2021Updated By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Update Date
May 28, 2025