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==The Kent Regiment==
==The Kent Regiment==
This regiment was formed on January 1, 1901. It was given the title of the 24th Kent Regiment, with the headquarters stationed in Chatham, Ontario, Canada. As with many regiments in the [[Canadian Forces]], the 24th Kent Regiment was renamed, and more than once. In December 1936, the regiment was redesignated as The Kent Regiment (MG) when it amalgamated with B Company, 2nd Machine Gun Battalion, CMGC. Eventually it was named [[The Kent Regiment]] on April 1, 1941.
This regiment was formed on January 1, 1901. It was given the title of the 24th Kent Regiment, with the headquarters stationed in Chatham, Ontario, Canada. As with many regiments in the [[Canadian Forces]], the 24th Kent Regiment was renamed, and more than once. In December 1936, the regiment was redesignated as The Kent Regiment (MG) when it amalgamated with B Company, 2nd Machine Gun Battalion, CMGC. Eventually it was named [[The Kent Regiment]] on April 1, 1941.

==Perpetuations==
The Essex and Kent Scottish perpetuate the 18th Battalion (Western Ontario), CEF, 99th (Essex) Battalion, CEF, [[186th (Kent) Battalion, CEF]], and [[241st Battalion (Canadian Scottish Borderers), CEF]].


==The forming of The Essex and Kent Scottish Regiment==
==The forming of The Essex and Kent Scottish Regiment==

Revision as of 15:59, 25 November 2011

The Essex and Kent Scottish Regiment
Active31 March 1954-
CountryCanada
BranchMilitia
TypeLine Infantry
RoleLight Infantry
SizeOne battalion
Part ofRoyal Canadian Infantry Corps
Garrison/HQWindsor, Ontario
Nickname(s)Eeks and Squeaks
Motto(s)Semper Paratus (Always Ready)
MarchHighland Laddie, A Hundred Pipers
Commanders
Current
commander		LCol Brause
Colonel in ChiefHRH Prince Michael of Kent
Insignia
TartanBased upon the MacGregor

The Essex and Kent Scottish is a Primary Reserve infantry regiment of the Canadian Forces.

The regiment was formed in 1954 by the amalgamation of The Essex Scottish Regiment and The Kent Regiment.

Its Colonel-in-Chief is HRH Prince Michael of Kent. The Commanding Officer is LCol Morris W. Brause, and the Deputy Commanding Officer is Maj John Hodgins. The Regimental Sergeant Major is CWO Cyril Cheng.

There are two standing platoons within the regiment: One Platoon based in Windsor, Ontario; and Two Platoon, based in Chatham-Kent, Ontario.

Early history

The roots of the regiment date back to the 18th Century, when United Empire Loyalists and local Canadian populations (French-speaking Canadians) were faced with relentless attacks by Americans. It wasn't until the Fenian Raids in 1866 when the establishment of a militia was needed in the areas in and surrounding Chatham and Windsor, Ontario. Then, on September 14, 1866, the 23rd Essex Volunteer Light Infantry and The Essex County Militia were formed. However, neither unit remained in the militia on a long-term basis.

On March 11, 1870, The Essex County Militia was officially disbanded. The Kent County Militia remained long after, but was also disbanded in the late months of 1892.

The Essex Scottish Regiment

On June 12, 1885, The Essex Scottish Regiment was created as a part of the Canadian militia, then named The 21st Essex Battalion of Infantry. It would be composed of five infantry companies, which were formed between the years 1860 and 1885 in Essex County. Over the long history of the Regiment, it was renamed a total of four times. It was first redesignated as the 21st Battalion Essex Fusiliers on February 4, 1887.

Then as the 21st Regiment Essex Fusiliers on May 8, 1900. From there it was redesignated to simply The Essex Fusiliers on April 1, 1920. And finally, to The Essex Scottish Regiment on July 15, 1927.

The Kent Regiment

This regiment was formed on January 1, 1901. It was given the title of the 24th Kent Regiment, with the headquarters stationed in Chatham, Ontario, Canada. As with many regiments in the Canadian Forces, the 24th Kent Regiment was renamed, and more than once. In December 1936, the regiment was redesignated as The Kent Regiment (MG) when it amalgamated with B Company, 2nd Machine Gun Battalion, CMGC. Eventually it was named The Kent Regiment on April 1, 1941.

Perpetuations

The Essex and Kent Scottish perpetuate the 18th Battalion (Western Ontario), CEF, 99th (Essex) Battalion, CEF, 186th (Kent) Battalion, CEF, and 241st Battalion (Canadian Scottish Borderers), CEF.

The forming of The Essex and Kent Scottish Regiment

On October 1, 1954, almost one-hundred years after Chatham-Kent, Ontario and Windsor, Ontario decided to first have an operational militia, The Essex and Kent Scottish Regiment was formed. It occurred when The Kent Regiment and The Essex Scottish Regiment decided to unite as a single regiment. On March 7, 1962, the regiment's two battalions were officially formed. The 1st Battalion's Headquarters was in Windsor, while 2nd Battalion was stationed in Chatham.

In the year 1964, The Canadian Forces Headquarters decided to make certain reductions and amalgamations within the Canadian Military structure. Many units in the Province of Ontario were affected by this decision, including The Essex and Kent Scottish Regiment. So, following new orders and protocol, the two battalions of the regiment amalgamated on March 31, 1965. This is the current structure of the regiment.


Battle honours

World War I

World War II

Victoria Cross recipients

Cadets

There are four Cadet Corps affiliated to the regiment

  • 59 Legion Highlander Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps (Chatham-Kent, Ontario)
  • 1086 Walkerville Army Cadet Corps (Windsor, Ontario)
  • 2715 Metropolitan Legion Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps (Windsor, Ontario)
  • 2819 South Essex Scottish Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps (Kingsville, Ontario)

Alliances

Order of precedence

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