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.
Read more about The Essex And Kent Scottish: The Essex Scottish Regiment, The Kent Regiment, Perpetuations, The Forming of The Essex and Kent Scottish Regiment, Victoria Cross Recipients, Cadets, Alliances, Armoury, Order of Precedence
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