By proceeding along the east wall, you will find yourself at the casemate under the East Stairs, reserved for the Fort Henry Guard's goat mascot, David IX.

The Guard has a mascot in memory of the mascot of the 23rd Regiment of Foot (Royal Welch Fusiliers), stationed at Fort Henry in 1842 and 1843, which was a goat named "Billy."

To commemorate this regiment and their mascot, the Saint David Society of Toronto has donated a total of nine white Saanen goats to Fort Henry since 1953; the current goat is therefore "David IX".

David IX can be met on his daily walkabouts, and seen in the shows and parades put on by the Fort Henry Guard.

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