2nd Canadian Division
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The 2nd Canadian Division (2 Cdn Div; French: 2e Division du Canada) is a formation of the Canadian Army in the province of Quebec, Canada. The present command was created 2013 when Land Force Quebec Area was re-designated. The main unit housed in this division is the Royal 22nd Regiment based at CFB Valcartier near Quebec City, which is the largest regiment in the Canadian Army.
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2nd Canadian Division 2nd Canadian Infantry Division | |
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2e Division du Canada | |
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Country | Canada |
Branch | Canadian Expeditionary Force Canadian Army |
Type | Infantry |
Size | 3 brigade groups |
Part of | Canadian Army |
Garrison/HQ | CFB Valcartier |
Engagements | First World War Second World War |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Brigadier-général J.R.S. Boivin, OMM, MSC, CD |
Notable commanders | Sam Steele Richard Ernest William Turner Henry Edward Burstall Victor Odlum John Hamilton Roberts Guy Simonds E. L. M. Burns Charles Foulkes Bruce Matthews |
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The division draws its historical lineage from formations that existed during the First and Second World Wars.