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Correct. As usual.

J Gayson stated: "However this battle is a part of our history since the Regiment that did burn the white house was an ancestor to my unit made of men whom had served with the title "Queens Ranger" 10 years previously." Since there were no Canadian units in the expedition, exactly what...

What is the first recorded use of a motorcycle for military message delivery?

Did not one or two Admirals resign?

I've done a bit of work here, but I am sure that others can bring more expertise to the discussion:- "Detroit" Canadian militia present: 5 Lincolns; 1 & 2 Essex; 1, 2, 3 York; 1, 2 Norfolk; 1 Oxford. Currrent units which might be able to establish a claim: The Lincoln and Welland Regiment...

This is an off-shoot from some of the discussion regarding the burning of the White House. These are some thoughts on Battle Honours for the War of 1812. I know there are others out there with more expertise, so perhaps they can add some discussion or correct me where I'm wrong. Historically...

I cannot claim to be the absolute expert on Butler's Rangers, the Queen's Rangers and the QYR, but here are some points: Alan Woolley hosts my web page on Butler's Rangers. The Lincoln and Welland Regiment claims descent, but pbi is correct that the CF does not recognize official lineage back...

01-20-2005 Guest Column: No Relief in Sight for the Lincoln By Ed Stanton It has been three weeks since my ship, the USS Abraham Lincoln, arrived off the Sumatran coast to aid the hundreds of thousands of victims of the Dec. 26 tsunami that ravaged their coastline. I'd like to say that this...

I recall this movie being used in the study of the defence. The instructors used segments to demonstate various aspects of the defence: distribution of force, defence in depth, interlocking fire, counter attack-force. Then at the end of the course the whole movie was shown in total. A very...

A few bits of interesting trivia here:- http://www.moviemistakes.com/film1440 :salute:

I believe it was an act passed in 1813 by the Upper Canada Legislature to create the Incorporated Militia

Another story on sale of medals:- CNews 12 January 2005 WWII hero's medals go on auction block By LES PERREAUX   QUEBEC (CP) - Foreign bidders are expected to line up for a chance to buy the medals of a Canadian hero from the Second World War who became a controversial figure in the Quebec...

The U.S. Army is considering a National Guard and Reserve policy shift that could result in part-timers being called to active duty multiple times for up to two years each time, a senior Army official said Thursday...

The National Archives has a microfilm reel with every man who was attestated against a regimental number. I will get the call number for you. Make sure you look at the local newspapers. Most of these are on microfilm. :salute:

I recall that back in the early 1970s a new revolutionary thought permeated the CF -- programmed learning. Units received booklets which were intended to be loaned to members. The books were designed so that information was displayed on one page, the next had questions, the third answers. The...

If the deployment of DART is an indication of Canada's concept of rapid deployment, I think NATO would be in for a surprise.  :salute:

It's almost 21 years since I turned over command of an infantry militia unit, and if parading strength is an indicator of success, I guess I have something to be proud of, but I don't know whether I can claim all the credit. During my command I had a group of officers and NCOs which was second...

I believe that hierarchy of roles for the Militia (and the Primary Reserve in general) is extremely important. I do not believe that any attempt to produce a vision for the future of the Army Reserve will stand the test if it does not conform to the direction of the Minister: 1) mobilization, 2)...

With regard to the size of the Reserve Force:- The MND has repeatedly stated that the number one raison d'etre of the Reserve Force is to provide the mobilization base for the CF. Until 1939, that meant (in the case of the Militia) a Reserve of over 100,000, and a very small Regular Force. In...

pbi hit it on the head. And this note from India validates that. http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/afp/20041229/wl_sthasia_afp/asiaquakeindiaaidforeign_041229092823 :salute: