Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa
The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa (Duke of Edinburgh's Own) is a Canadian Army Primary Reserve infantry regiment.
| The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa (Duke of Edinburgh's Own) | |
|---|---|
Regimental badge | |
| Active | 1866 - 1875 1881 – present |
| Country | Canada |
| Branch | Canadian Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Light infantry |
| Size | 300+(Battalion) |
| Part of | 33 Canadian Brigade Group |
| Garrison/HQ | Ottawa |
| Nickname(s) | Camerons |
| Motto(s) | Advance |
| March | "The March of the Cameron Men" and "Piobearached o' Donald Dubh" |
| Engagements | Fenian Raids North-West Rebellion Low Rebellion Second Boer War First World War Second World War War in Afghanistan |
| Battle honours | See #Battle honours |
| Website | army-armee |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Lieutenant-Colonel Gord Scharf, CD |
| Regimental Sergeant Major | Chief Warrant Officer Ian Port, CD |
| Honorary Colonel of the Regiment | Honorary Colonel Dan MacKay, CD |
| Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel of the Regiment | Hon Lieutenant-Colonel Barbara Farber |
| Insignia | |
| Tartan | Cameron of Erracht |
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