Chatham Armoury 100th Anniversary Memorial Plaque

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Chatham Armoury
100th Anniversary
1905-2005

Chatham Armoury
The Chatham Armoury was constructed in 1905 as a result
of reform and expansion of the volunteer militia. The first
unit to occupy the Armoury was the 24th Kent Regiment
that was formed in 1901. It was the centre in local
recruitment and training for the 186th Kent Overseas
Battalion, C.E.F. during the first World War (1914-1918).
In 1920 the Armoury became the home of the re-named Kent
Regiment and, in 1936, the Kent Regiment (Machine Gun).
During the Second World War (1939-1945) it was the centre
of military activity for the 1st Battalion (CASF) and the
2nd Battalion (NPAM) of the Kent Regiment.
The building continued to be occupied by the Kent Regiment
until 1954. In 1954, the Kents were amalgamated to form
The Essex and Kent Scottish Regiment that occupied the
Building until 2006 when they moved to new quarters on
Bloomfield Road.
This plaque commemorates the 100th anniversary of the
Chatham Armoury in the Year of the Veteran, 2005.
Sponsored by:
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent Community Partnership Fund
The Essex and Kent Scottish Regiment Association
Branch 28 Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 628 Royal Canadian Legion
Royal Canadian Naval Association - RCAF Association 411 Wing