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The Windsor Regiment (RCAC)

SEMPER PARATUS

Afghanistan

Over two dozen Windsor Regiment volunteers deployed in support of operations in Afghanistan.  The Regiment was awarded the theatre honour “AFGHANISTAN” in 2014, which is displayed on the Guidon presented by the Right Honourable Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, Elizabeth Dowdeswell in 2023.

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Second World War

The Windsor Regiment (RCAC) (then named The Essex Regiment (Tank) served as a reconnaissance unit.  The Regiment was mobilized for home defence in 1940; formed 30th Reconnaissance Battalion and served in Britain assembling armoured vehicles.  When the 30th Reconnaissance Battalion was disbanded in 1944, the soldiers were dispersed into other units.

PEACE KEEPING & NATO

Volunteers from The Windsor Regiment (RCAC) served in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Cambodia, Somalia and Cyprus.

Branch 578

The Windsor Regiment (RCAC) Association was instrumental in founding branch 578 of the Royal Canadian Legion in 1958.

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