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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Military Word Of The Day

ATV

all-terrain vehicle

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Today in Military History

January 13

1842:

The British Army suffered its worst disaster in the nineteenth century with the retreat from Kabul during the First Afghan War, which reached its bloody climax on 13 January. The retreat started from Kabul on 6 January, 4,500 British and Indian troops, with 12,000 camp followers setting out for Jalalabad under Major General Elphinstone. Harassed the whole way, with horrendous losses, the last survivors, mainly from the British 44th Foot, made a last stand at Gandamak near Jagdalak Pass. Only one man escaped the carnage, Dr William Brydon, the sole survivor of a small cavalry force that attempted to break out. He reached the safety of Jalalabad on his badly wounded pony, which died as it reached the gate - the inspiration for Lady Butler's famous painting "The Remnants of an Army".

1871:

Le Regiment de Joliette is organized as 'The Joliette Provisional Battalion of Infantry'

1896:

The Honourable Alphonse Desjardins is appointed Minister of Militia and Defence

1940:

Belgium and Netherlands order "state of readiness" in expectation of German invasion

1942:

U-Boat offensive along US East coast begins

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