The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa

Armorial Description

Within a wreath of thistles and maple leaves, the figure of St. Andrew and Cross standing on a mount charged with a plaque inscribed ADVANCE: on the lower bend of the wreath two scrolls, the upper inscribed THE CAMERON HIGHLANDERS, the lower OF OTTAWA (MG).

Official Abbreviation: CH of O

Motto: Advance Battle Honours (37)

Early History

SOUTH AFRICA, 1899-1900 First World War

Second World War

Regimental Headquarters:
The Drill Hall
Cartier Square
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0K2

Order of Precedence: 27

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revolutions per minute

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Today in Military History

December 8

1914:

World War I: Battle of the Falkland Islands - The Kaiserliche Marine under the command of Admiral Graf Maximilian von Spee is engaged by the Royal Navy.

1941:

HONG KONG, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 9 Mar 42)

1941:

World War II: Pacific War - After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour the U.S. Congress passes a declaration of war against Japan.

1991:

The leaders of Russia, Belarus and Ukraine sign an agreement dissolving the Soviet Union and establishing the Commonwealth of Independent States.

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