Murney Tower National Historic Site Insider's Look

Royal Canadian Rifle Regiment Uniform

Royal Canadian Rifle Regiment Uniform

  The Royal Canadian Rifle Regiment (RCRR) uniform is a true Canadian artefact because the RCRR was created to solve the issue of increased desertion in Canada. Since many soldiers enlisted for service in Canada only to get the free transport to the colony – where they then deserted – the RCRR were older soldiers who were given higher pay as an incentive for them to remain in service to Britain in her colony. The RCRR actively served at Murney Tower throughout the late 1800s, protecting this portion of Canada from a potential American attack. It is thanks to these soldiers that Kingston was so well-protected from our neighbours. Murney Tower and the RCRR remain integral pieces in educating the community about Canadian-American relations before Confederation.

Tags: