The song was used to further increase the numbers of Canadian militia to fight during the war.
He was promoted to become medical staff officer in the Canadian militia.
The Canadian militia opened fire on the schooner when it tried to reach the island.
His military experience began in 1865, when he joined the Canadian Militia.
These school corps were created as regular units that would train the Canadian militia.
Prior to the war, Canada had a small standing army and a much larger Canadian militia.
Mercer's greatest passion however was reserved for the Canadian militia, which he joined as a student in 1881.
In this forward position they were harassed by Canadian militia and Indians.
A hundred Canadian militia also followed in the steamer Alliance.
In contrast to the American militia, the Canadian militia performed well.