| 73rd Battalion (Royal Highlanders of Canada) | |
|---|---|
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| Active | 10 July 1915 to 19 April 1917 |
| Country |  Canada |
| Branch | 4th Canadian Division |
| Type | 12th Brigade |
| Role | Infantry |
| Size | Battalion (Highlander) |
| Part of | Canadian Expeditionary Force |
| Motto(s) | Nemo Me Impune Lacessit (No one shall touch me with impunity) |
| March | Quick - Hielan' Laddie Slow - The Red Hackle |
| Commanders | |
| First Officer Commanding | Lt-Col Peers Davidson ( _ ) |
| Regimental Sergeant Major | Sgt-Major _ ( _ ) |
| Insignia | |
| Hackle | Red |
The 73rd Battalion (Royal Highlanders of Canada), CEF was an infantry battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the Great War. The 73rd Battalion (Royal Highlanders of Canada) organized in June 1915, initially commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel Peers Davidson, was placed on 'Active Service' as an 'Overseas Battalion', on 10 July 1915, as authorized in Militia General Orders.[1][2]
- ^ "General Orders - CEFSG". cefresearch.ca.
- ^ "Over The Top! The Canadian Infantry in the First World War". Richard V. Laughton and Stephen K. Newman. 16 January 1971 – via Internet Archive.