INTER-WAR YEARS

Two very notable events occurred during the difficult times that followed the war.  during the 1920's the population fostered a certain amount of negative feeling towards the military.  Not as a direct result of the War, but the question lied now as to who could possibly be the enemy.  The foes of Europe had been beaten, the United States was a recent ally, and in Asia, Japan was a friendly power, and China was still weak.  Recruiting was difficult and retention was even more difficult. The 1930's of course saw the years of the Great Depression.  Although the Regiment maintained a solid compliment of officers and men, those that did parade did it purely out of loyalty, as fiscal remuneration was rare.  Aside from the money earned at summer camps, the income earned throughout the year was handed over to the Regimental Fund to pay for much of the training expenses that the government did not pay for.

The first notable event occurred in January 1931.  After six years of deliberation the battle Honours committee in Ottawa finally awarded the Seaforths with their sixteen Battle Honours.  Ten of these, representing the most important actions in which the regiment took part were to be embroidered on the Regimental Colour.

The second event occurred in 1934.  After many years of hard work from friends such as Brig. Gen. J.A. Clark, and the Vancouver Armoury Association Ltd.  the Federal Government approved Item 174 of Bill 113, "The construction of an Armouries for the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada."  On March 30, 1936 the entire regiment marched into it's new armouries located on Burrard Street.  The official ceremonies were presided over by Lord Tweedsmuir, the Governor-General of Canada.