[2] All men between 16 and 50 years were enrolled to the military and called out annually "to be reviewed and exercised.
[3] At the beginning of the War, two Flank Companies were mobilized to fight alongside the 41st Regiment of Foot.
They were present at the battle of Queenston Heights, where they heard the (alleged) last words of Major General Isaac Brock, "Push on the brave York volunteers.
The 2nd Regiment of York Militia is perpetuated in the Canadian Army by the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry.
[5] There is a reenactment group representing the 2nd York Regiment of Militia which operates out of Mississauga, Ontario.