The Royal Fuziliers in Quebec
1773-1776
In 1773, the 7th Regiment of Foot was ordered to be sent from England to Canada to relieve the 8th Regiment of Foot. The 8th had been in North America since 1768 and was spread from Fort Oswego on Lake Ontario to Fort Michilimacinac. However, with the American colonies growing more and more hostile to Royal rule, the 7th was retained in the province of Quebec.
By the time of Arnold and Montgomery's invasions of Canada in 1775, the Royal Fuziliers were scattered across Quebec in several detachments. Major Stopford held the communication lines between Quebec and Ft St. Jean at the 17th century Ft. Chambly with 83 men; 76 of whom were Royal Fuziliers. Captain Kinnear, of the Grenadier Company, commanded the 251 officers and enlisted men of the Royal Fuziliers at Ft. St Jean. Another 26 officers and enlisted men were posted to Montreal with Lt. Prescott. Quebec's garrison included a further 83 of the Royal Fuziliers under Capt. Owen.
By the time of Arnold and Montgomery's invasions of Canada in 1775, the Royal Fuziliers were scattered across Quebec in several detachments. Major Stopford held the communication lines between Quebec and Ft St. Jean at the 17th century Ft. Chambly with 83 men; 76 of whom were Royal Fuziliers. Captain Kinnear, of the Grenadier Company, commanded the 251 officers and enlisted men of the Royal Fuziliers at Ft. St Jean. Another 26 officers and enlisted men were posted to Montreal with Lt. Prescott. Quebec's garrison included a further 83 of the Royal Fuziliers under Capt. Owen.
