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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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August 2
1915: 200,000 British pounds subscribed in Canada for machine-guns
1934: Hitler becomes German president
1943: PURSUIT TO MESSINA, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 17 Aug 43)
1943: TROINA RIVER, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 6 Aug 43)
1990: Iraq invades Kuwait
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