Navy.ca's Fallen Comrades

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

On the plains of hesitation lie the blackened bones of countless many who, on the eve of victory rested, and resting, died there.

- Adlai Stevenson

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Today in Military History

April 28

1915:

Galipoli Battle Honour Royal Marines

1917:

ARLEUX, effective dates for battle honour begin

1918:

VC won by Capt George Burdon McKean, MC, 14th Battalion, CEF, Gavrelle Sector (near Vimy Ridge), France

1919:

League of Nations founded

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