The Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment

Armorial Description

Between two sprays of maple leaves, a Maltese Cross; below the Cross and joining the base of the sprays, a beaver facing dexter, on a log. Between the points of the sprays and surmounting the upper arm of the Cross, the Crown. Upon the Cross an annulus inscribed HASTINGS AND PRINCE EDWARDS REGIMENT: within the annulus a stag's head, facing dexter, upon a wreath. Below the annulus a scroll bearing the motto PARATUS.

Official Abbreviation: Hast & PER

Motto: Paratus (Ready)

Battle Honours (40)

Early History

NORTH-WEST CANADA, 1885 First World War

Second World War

Authorized Marches:
I'm Ninety Five

Regimental Headquarters:
Belleville Ontario

Outlying Locations:
Peterborough ONT
Cobourg ONT

Organization:
Assoro Coy (Belleville)
Moro Coy (Peterborough)
Cassino Coy (Cobourg)
Somme Coy (Admin and Log, divided among all 3 locations)

Misc Info:
The Regimental mascot is a near life-sized wooden indian named: "Chief Petawawa-Much"
The Regiment has a tradition: When a member or former member dies they are said to have transferred to "The White Battalion."
The Cap badge of the Hast Per is backed in crimson.
The Hast & PER received the most Battle Honours of all Canadian regiments during the second world war. (31 in total for this campaign)
The official regimental nickname: "The Ploughjockies" earned during WWII, given at first antagonistically by some of the Toronto Regiments because of the Hasty P's rural roots. It became a mark of distinction as the unit's fighting prowess became well known.
B Coy (present day Moro Coy) was reactivated with the reduction to nil strength, and subsequent disbandment of The Peterborough Rangers, Royal Canadian Artillery. This Battery had made it's home in the Peterborough armoury, from the time of it's construction. (I believe in 1915).
The book "The Regiment" was written by Farley Mowat, a former Intelligence officer (also serving as an Infantry officer), and member of the Regiment during WWII.

Order of Precedence: 9

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Today in Military History

February 22

1797:

The last invasion of Britain; the French at Fishguard

1813:

Battle of Ogdensburg

1881:

Private Osborne of the Northamptonshire Regiment, won the Victoria Cross during an action in the First Boer War, when he rescued a wounded man under very heavy fire.

1917:

British troops succeeded in capturing a number of Turkish trenches at Sanna-i-Yat in Mesopotamia. The Turks launched a vigorous counter-attack, and managed to retake part of the position. However, Sergeant Steele of the Seaforth Highlanders, assisted by another soldier, managed to position a machine-gun in an advantageous spot. Steele then manned the gun and for several hours was able to frustrate Turkish attempts to exploit their success. When finally another Turkish attack did break through, Steele managed to rally the British troops, and led them in a successful counter-attack of their own, during which he suffered a severe wound. His gallantry and leadership was recognised by the award of the Victoria Cross.

1942:

Harris appointed Commander in Chief, RAF Bomber Command

1943:

HMCS Weyburn sunk by U-118

1945:

HMCS Trentonian sunk by U-1004

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