The Hastings Prince Edward Regiment was founded in Belleville, Ontario and has three companies in Southern Ontario, at Belleville, Peterborough and Cobourg. Originating in 1863, it is comprised of a number of battalions including 39th Battalion. The Regiment received Battle Honours in WWI for actions at Mount Sorrel, the Somme, Arras, Hill 70, Ypres, Amiens, the Hindenburg Line, and Mons. The Colonel in Chief of the Regiment is Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex.
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