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Hey, guys. Didn't mean to start a  :rage: p*** contest. I note Mr Wallace's statement, "...because the History of Canada's fighting Forces starts with the creation of Canada as a Sovereign Nation in 1867. ". I may be wrong, but I think as far as lineage is concerned, it begins with the Militia...

To whom did the Queen say "I don't get the chance to present this very often", and to what was she referring? :salute:

It's been a year since my first post here suggesting Battle Honours for the War of 1812. Quite rightly, a number of you have identified the hurdles that would have to be overcome in order to bring this suggestion to a successful conclusion, but I believe they are not insurmountable. The major...

UK Armed Forces at 98.3 percent manning 23 Feb 06 The publication today of the Ministry of Defence’s latest Armed Forces manning figures show that the UK Armed Forces are currently at 98.3 percent Full Time Trained Strength. Latest Armed Forces manning figures show that the UK Armed Forces...

Can you "Be the Best"? Scottish TA begins its Summer Challenge 2006 23 Feb 06 This summer the Territorial Army (TA) in Scotland is inviting 250 people to take part in a series of challenges to see if they have what it takes to be one of the best. Summer Challenge 2006 is a brand new...

Good list Michael:-- It seems that every time I try to make a rule, there are exceptions: For example:-- If a Canadian serving in a British unit is considered a "Canadian" recipient, why is an American serving in a Canadian unit not considered an "American recipient,or an Ukrainian a...

In that time 93 Canadian have received it I have seen this statement, with similar numbers, but for the life of me, i have not been able to establish criteriae to do the count.  :threat: Dunn is routinely counted, but there were other men of Canadian birth serving in British units that are...

Herbert Harry Webster, born 31 Aug 1836 according to his attestation papers, must have been one of the oldest men to join the CEF (80 years old), but this is obviously an error.The medical officer stated he appeared to be 29 years old, which would have made his birth year 1886 -- not 1836.  He...

The first Investiture of the Queen's reign took place at Buckingham Palace on 27 February 1952. The first person to be presented was Private William Speakman, of The King's Own Scottish Borderers, who received the Victoria Cross for his actions during the Korean War...

I understand that the current CWO rank badge is not that of the current arms of Her Majesty in the right of Canada in that it does not contain the annulus with the motto of the Order of Canada.  :salute:

Exactly what I wanted. Thanks.  :salute:

Is there a site which lists WW II RCN gallantry awards?  :salute:

Who was the 1st recipient of the Victoria Cross from Queen Elizabeth II? :salute:

Does anyone know when the assignment of regimental numbers began in the Canadian Army? The 46th Foot (British Army) seem to have issued numbers as early as 1833. I wonder whether the practice in the Canadian Militia began about this time. The Lincoln and Welland Regimental Museum hold a book...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/4475034.stm

http://www.news.mod.uk/news_headline_story2.asp?newsItem_id=3788

Hello Art:-- I should have noted I have quite a bit of info on the WCF, a lot from the regimental museum of the Linc & Welld R. When I was at the National Archives three years ago, I saw the pay records. I hope to go back and construct a cumulative nominal roll (everyone, even if he served for...

Looking for any info on this Force :salute:

Looking for any info for photos of these units :salute:

Sorry:-- I goofed. It was the 100th Foot, not the 110th. Mea Culpa. :-[ :salute: