due to their improved stealth in bush warfare, which earned the regiment name
"Black Stump Brigade" from their Indian allies.
Raised in December of 1811, the Glengarry Light Infantry was to help the meager British Defense of the Canada's, in the impending war with the United States. Chiefly made up from Scots, from the Glengarry County, the unit was classified as "Fencibles," meaning they wouldn't fight outside their province or on foreign soil (both of which they did).
As a Light Infantry Regiment, the "Glens" wore Black cross-belt
equipment and adopted the uniform of Britain's 95th Rifles. The green tunic
and grey trousers proved most effective in campaigning in Canada,
due to their improved stealth in bush warfare, which earned the regiment name
"Black Stump Brigade" from their Indian allies.
Light Infantry is used on the flank of a battalion to test the enemies strength, harass the enemy lines and cover any necessary retreat. During the "War of 1812," the Glengarries "Distinguished" themselves in actions at Ogdensburg, York, Fort George, Fort Oswego, Chippawa, Lundy's Lane, Cooks Mills, and earned the Battle Honour "Niagara."
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