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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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February 18
1900: Battle of Paardeburn begins, Boer war
1915: German submarine blockade of Britain begins
1944: HMC Ships ATHABASKAN, HAIDA & HURON join in Operation Neptune, the Naval Phase of Operation Overlord
1945: Canadians attack German defenders in Moyland Wood. Using self-propelled flame-throwers ("Wasps"), they gain a foothold in the forest, but advance no further.
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