The Algonquin Regiment (Northern Pioneers) is a Primary Reserve infantry regiment of the Canadian Army comprising two
companies. A Company is located in North Bay, Ontario, and B Company is located in Timmins, Ontario. The regiment falls under
the command of the 4th Canadian Division's 33 Canadian Brigade Group.
Of metal construction. No markings on back. Wide pin design. Oval shape body with a moose head in the center. A crown
located in the upper section. A scroll with the word "CANADA" is placed at the bottom.
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Details of the 23rd Regiment "The Northern Pioneers" were called out on active service on 6 August 1914 for local protection
duties.
The 122nd Battalion (Muskoka),CEF was authorized on 22 December 1915 and embarked for Great Britain on 2 June 1917. There,
its personnel were absorbed by the Canadian Forestry Depot, CEF on 10 June 1917 to provide reinforcements. The battalion
disbanded on 1 September 1917.
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