Battle of Lacolle Mills: British garrison repels the American advance into Canada

Engagement. The battle was fought on 30 March 1814. Wilkinson marched northwards from Plattsburgh to attack the outpost on 27 March 1814. While a specific battle honour was not awarded for the Battle of Lacolle Mills, both of the Canadian Regiments carry the theater honour "Defence of Canada, 1812-1815", awarded to Canadian Fencible and militia units for participation in successful engagements during the War of 1812, including this battle.

Aftermath. No specific battle honour was awarded for the Battle of Lacolle Mills. However, both of the Canadian Regiments carry the theater honour "Defence of Canada, 1812-1815", awarded to Canadian Fencible and militia units for participation in successful engagements during the War of 1812, including this battle.

Unit Lineage. The 13th Regiment of Foot is perpetuated in the British Army by the Rifles Regiment. Within the Canadian Army, the Canadian Regiment of Fencible Infantry is commemorated by the Royal 22e Regiment, while the Canadian Voltigeurs are perpetuated by Les Voltigeurs de Quebec. Thirteen active regular infantry battalions of the United States Army perpetuate the lineages of American units present at the battle.