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Early in the War of 1812, it became apparent that the existing militia system was woefully inadequate for the defense of Upper Canada. To rectify this situation, the Legislative Assembly of Upper Canada passed an Act creating the Incorporated Militia of Upper Canada. Volunteers from throughout the Province were to be formed into Battalions, and to serve for the duration of the war. The men received...
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November 11, 2011 Remembrance Day Ceremonies – Bradford and Old Fort York
Members of the Incorporated Militia of Upper Canada participated in two different Remembrance Day Ceremonies. The first was in Bradford Ontario on Sunday November 6 at the invitation of the Bradford Legion. As not all members are available during the week, this weekend ceremony gives some members a chance to participate. The other ceremony was at the Cenotaph in Burying Ground on the Fort York Common. This ceremony involved fort staff, the IODE, members of the regular Canadian Forces and members from the different police, fire and ambulance services. A very large crowd paid their respects to those who had gone before us and to those veterans who were able to attend.
Additional pictures can be found at : http://www.flickr.com/photos/10209916@N05/sets/72157627975916821/show