The Windsor Regiment (RCAC)

The Windsor Regiment (RCAC)

The Windsor Regiment (RCAC) is a Primary Reserve armoured regiment of the Canadian Forces. The regiment, which was founded in 1936 as The Essex Regiment (Tank), is based in Windsor, Ontario.During World War II, the regiment was designated as the reconnaissance regiment for the 7th Canadian Infantry Division.In December 1942 the regiment was attached to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Division and moved overseas landing in Scotland, in July 1943. They then became Number 1 Canadian Armoured Corp Company, Canadian Equipment Assembly Unit.On April 6, 1944, the active unit was disbanded and the personnel became reinforcements for other regiments in the European Theater. [cite web|title=windsorregt.ca|url=http://www.windsorregt.ca/history.html]

Alliances

*GBR - The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers and Greys)

Order of precedence

References

External links

* [http://www.windsorregt.ca/ regimental website]
* [http://www.regiments.org/regiments/na-Canada/volmil/on-cav/936winds.htm regiments.org]


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