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

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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Today in Military History

August 30

1813:

Battle of Kulm - French forces defeated by Austrian-Prussian-Russian alliance.

1862:

Battle of Richmond, Kentucky - Confederates under Edmund Kirby Smith rout a Union army under General Horatio Wright.

1914:

Battle of Tannenberg

1922:

Battle of Dumlupinar, final battle in Greco-Turkish War (1919-1922) ("Turkish War of Independence")

1941:

Siege of Leningrad begins.

1944:

MONTECCHIO, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 31 Aug 44)

1945:

British naval fore arrives in Hong Kong to reoccupy colony

1945:

Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces, General Douglas MacArthur lands at Atsugi Air Force Base.

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