The Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment is a Primary Reserve infantry regiment of the Canadian Forces. The regiment is headquartered in Belleville, Ontario, with companies in Peterborough and Cobourg. Currently the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment is part of 33 Canadian Brigade Group, one of four Brigade Groups of Land Force Central Area. The Regimental Headquarters and one company are located at 187 Pinnacle Street in Belleville, with additional companies in Peterborough and Cobourg.
The current Commanding Officer (May 2010) is Lt. Col. Ross Cossar, CD, who took command of the regiment on 1 May of that year. The Regimental Sergeant Major is Chief Warrant Officer D.J. Hulan, C.D. The Colonel-in-Chief is HRH The Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex; who visited the regiment in June 2005 and received a guard of honour from the regiment during his visit to Old Fort Henry in Kingston in June 2008.
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