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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 28
1521: The Turks occupy Belgrade.
1916: Germany declares war on Romania. Italy declares war on Germany.
1918: VC won by LCol William Hew Clarke-Kennedy, 24th Battalion, CEF, Wancourt, France
489: Theodoric, king of the Ostrogoths defeats Odoacer at the Battle of Isonzo, forcing his way into Italy.
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