Loyal Edmonton Regiment
The Loyal Edmonton Regiment (4th Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry), or L Edmn R, is a Primary Reserve infantry unit of the Canadian Armed Forces based in Edmonton, Alberta. The Loyal Edmonton Regiment is part of 3rd Canadian Division's 41 Canadian Brigade Group. They are colloquially known as "The Loyal Eddies".
The Loyal Edmonton Regiment | |
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Regimental badge | |
Active | 1908–present |
Country | Canada |
Branch | Primary Reserve |
Type | Line infantry |
Role | Light infantry |
Size | One battalion |
Part of | 41 Canadian Brigade Group |
Garrison/HQ | Edmonton, Alberta |
Nickname(s) | Loyal Eddies; Eddies; LERs |
Motto(s) | Fears no foe |
March | "Bonnie Dundee" |
Mascot(s) | Lestock (coyote) |
Anniversaries | Battle of Ortona |
Engagements | |
Battle honours | See #Battle honours |
Website | army |
Commanders | |
Current commander | LCol Christopher Barr, CD |
Honorary colonel | HCol Douglas Cox |
Honorary lieutenant-colonel | HLCol Mary Cameron |
Regimental sergeant-major | CWO Mark Denney, CD |
Insignia | |
NATO Map Symbol | |
Abbreviation | L EDMN R or LER |
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