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P6117

ID Number: P6117
Item Name: Image
Title: Essex Fusiliers Heading to CPR Station / Les Fusiliers d'Essex en route vers la gare CPR
Title (Fre): Les Fusiliers d'Essex en route vers la gare CPR
Date: ca 1914
Description: Grainy black and white photograph of the First Contingent, Essex Fusiliers on the way to the CPR Station at Riverside Drive West and Caron Avenue; there is a set of train tracks running through the centre of the photograph and there is a ferry on the Detroit River in the background; the area is filled with men, both military and civilian; the military men are in the background of the photo, marching toward the left.
History: The Essex Fusiliers were formed in 1885 as the 21st Essex Battalion of Infantry. In 1887 they became the 21st Battalion, Essex Fusiliers, and in 1900 became known as the 21st Regiment, Essex Fusiliers. The unit was disbanded in 1920 and reorganized as different battalions of the Essex Fusiliers and their name changed again in 1927 to the Essex Scottish Regiment. Since 1954 they have been known as the Essex & Kent Scottish Regiment.
Place made: Canada - Ontario - Windsor
Collection Name: Museum Windsor