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William Hall V.C. the first Nova Scotian, first Canadian and the First Man of colour to win the Empire‘s highest award for valour." Born at Horton, Nova Scotia April 28th, 1821. Died at Avonport Nova Scotia August 27th, 1904. On November 16th, 1857, when serving in H.M.S. Shannon, Hall was part...

A Canadian stationed in Afghanistan recently received a "Dear John" letter from his girlfriend back home. It read as follows: Dear Ricky, I can no longer continue our relationship. The distance between us is just too great. I must admit that I have cheated on you twice, since you‘ve been gone...

Message from the Chief, Army Reserve LTG James R. Helmly Chief, Army Reserve Commanding General, US Army Reserve Command 2 December 2003 In recent months I have received a great amount of correspondence asking questions about service and duty in the Army Reserve and the uncertainty of the...

I think I know what you are referring to - re: Red tunic, black vest and pants and I‘ve uploaded a picture (of two of us) so attired here: http://www.paradesquare.ca/bpcrr/messkit.jpg This is a "customary" Officers‘ Mess Kit c.2003 and is not issued to the CF, rather the member must order it...

I would like to contact my friends and former associates from 1st Field Ambulance RCAMC (Smiley‘s Circus) who were in Germany in the early 60‘s - just to compare notes and reflections.