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They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old

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The Brockville Rifles

Armorial Description
A Maltese cross surmounted by the Crown; in the centre of the cross an oval
annulus inscribed THE BROCKVILLE RIFLES; within the annulus a bugle with
strings and tassels; the regimental battle honours approved for emblazonment
are inscribed upon the arms of the Cross as follows: upon the upper arm
AMIENS; upon the lower arm PURSUIT TO MONS.
Official Abbreviation: Brock Rif
Motto: Semper Paratus (Always ready)
Battle Honours (4)
First World War
AMIENS
Hindenburg Line
Arras, 1918
PURSUIT TO MONS
Second World War
Honourary Distinction: The badge of the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry
Highlanders, emblazoned on the drums.
Order of Precedence: 15
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October 20
1871: Origin of the regular component of the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery: Ubique (Everywhere), Quo Fas Et Gloria Ducunt (Where right and glory lead)
1914: British losses to date: 57,000 including sick
1914: Royal 22e Regiment: Je Me Souviens (I remember)
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