| The Windsor Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1936- |
| Country | Canada |
| Branch | Primary Reserve |
| Type | Armoured Reconnaissance |
| Role | Armoured warfare |
| Size | One regiment |
| Part of | Royal Canadian Armoured Corps |
| Garrison/HQ | Windsor, Ontario |
| Nickname(s) | Windsors |
| Motto(s) | Semper Paratus (Latin for "Always Prepared") |
| March | "My Boy Willie" |
| Anniversaries | 15 December 1936 |
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 to Scotland in July 1943; later becoming 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.[1]
Alliances[]
United Kingdom - The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers and Greys)
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The original article can be found at The Windsor Regiment (RCAC) and the edit history here.