It was renamed in 1920 as The Soo Rifles, and for the final time in 1923, as The Sault Ste.

The numeric designation of today's unit is derived from the original regiment of foot.

In 1879, the first active militia infantry company was divided with 21 men being formed into a half battery of mountain artillery armed with two seven-pounder mountain guns.

In 1892, the company of infantry became independent and at the end of 1892, the half battery of artillery was disbanded.

The regiment sent volunteers to the Second Boer War and also furnished aid to the civilian government by quelling a riot at a paper mill.

In October 1914, one company, 125 all ranks, under Captain J. Johnston went to England with the 2nd Battalion, CEF.

Upon arrival in England, these battalions were broken up and the men were sent as replacements to other units.

[3] On 6 August 1914, Details from the 51st Regiment (Soo Rifles) were placed on active service for local protection duties.

After its arrival in the UK, the battalion provided reinforcements to the Canadian Corps in the field.

Marie and Sudbury Regiment), RCA, through the conversion of the 2nd (Reserve) Battalion, The Sault Ste.

[3][1] As of 2022[update] the 49th Field Regiment was commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel Brian Nadon.

The regimental sergeant major was Chief Warrant Officer Christopher Predum.