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

October 30

1917:

VC won by Lt Hugh MacKenzie, DCM, 7th Canadian Machine Gun Company, CEF, Passchendaele, Belgium (posthumous)

1917:

VC won by Maj George Randolph Pearkes, 5th Canadian Mounted Rifles Battalion, CEF, Passchendaele, Belgium

1917:

VC won by Pte Cecil John Kinross, 49th Battalion, CEF, Passchendaele, Belgium

1917:

VC won by Sgt George Harry Mullin, MM, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, Passchendaele, Belgium

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