HMCS Hunter

HMCS Hunter is a Canadian Forces Naval Reserve Division (NRD) located in Windsor, Ontario. Dubbed a stone frigate, HMCS Hunter is a land-based naval training establishment crewed by part-time sailors and also serves as a local recruitment centre for the Canadian Forces Naval Reserve. It is one of 24 naval reserve divisions located in major cities across Canada.

HMCS Hunter
HMCS Hunter Badge
Active1941 to present
Country Canada
Branch Royal Canadian Navy
TypeNaval Reserve Division
RoleReserve unit
Garrison/HQWindsor, Ontario
Motto(s)Ready When Required
ColoursHunter Green and Gold
AnniversariesBattle of the Atlantic
EquipmentVarious types of inboard and outboard rigid-hull inflatable boats
Battle honoursPre-The First World War
  • Gabbard, 1653
  • Scheveningen, 1653
  • Barfleur, 1692
  • Vigo, 1702
  • Velezmalaga, 1704
  • Louisburg, 1758
  • Quebec, 1759

The Second World War

  • Atlantic 1939–44
  • Narvik, 1940
  • Salerno, 1943
  • South France, 1944
  • Aegean, 1944
  • Burma, 1945
Commanders
Current
commander		Cdr R. Hillier
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