The Lanark and Renfrew Scottish Regiment
| 42nd Field Artillery Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery | |
|---|---|
| Active | 5 October 1866-present |
| Country | Canada |
| Branch | Army |
| Type | Field Artillery |
| Size | One Regiment |
| Part of | Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery |
| Garrison/HQ | Pembroke, Ontario |
| Motto(s) | Ubique. Quo fas et gloria ducunt. (Everywhere. Whither right and glory lead) |
| March | Quick: Highland Laddie |
The 42nd Field Artillery Regiment (Lanark and Renfrew Scottish), RCA is a Canadian Army Reserve artillery regiment based in Pembroke, Ontario. It is part of the 4th Canadian Division's 33 Canadian Brigade Group.
The regiment did not initially mobilize for the Second World War during the general activation of units beginning in August 1939.
In July 1944, the 5th Canadian (Armoured) Division perceived it was deficient in infantry. The 12th Canadian Infantry Brigade was created out of units already in existence. One unit of the new brigade was the Motor battalion of the division, a second was a re-equipped reconnaissance battalion from the 1st Canadian Infantry Division, and a third unit was created from anti-aircraft assets, no longer required due to Allied aerial superiority. This unit petitioned The Lanark and Renfrew Scottish for permission to use their name and regimental insignia, feeling it was more appropriate for an infantry battalion. Permission was granted, and The Lanark and Renfrew Scottish served in the 12th Brigade until March 1945. After all Canadian forces in Italy were repatriated to the command of 1st Canadian Army in North-west Europe, the brigade was dissolved, the units therein returned to their former roles, and the Lanark and Renfrew Scottish battalion was returned to its former duties and designation.
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