Royal Westminster Regiment
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The Royal Westminster Regiment[1] (commonly referred to as the Westies) is a Primary Reserve infantry regiment of the Canadian Army. It is currently part of the 3rd Canadian Division's 39 Canadian Brigade Group and is based in New Westminster, British Columbia, at The Armoury[2][3] and at Colonel Roger Kenwood St. John, OMM, CD Armoury[4] in Chilliwack, British Columbia.
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The Royal Westminster Regiment | |
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Active | 1910–present |
Country | Canada |
Branch | Canadian Army |
Type | Infantry |
Part of | 39 Canadian Brigade Group |
Garrison/HQ |
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Nickname(s) | "The Westies" |
Motto(s) | Pro rege et patria (Latin: "For king and country") |
March | "The Maple Leaf Forever" |
Anniversaries |
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Engagements | First World War Second World War War in Afghanistan |
Battle honours | Battle honours
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Website | canada |
Commanders | |
Commanding officer | LCol Greg Chan, CD |
Regimental Sergeant Major | CWO Christopher Hennebery, MMM, CD |
Abbreviation | R Westmr R |
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