Honour Guard?

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Honour Guard?





Posted by Art Johnson Citizen from Toronto ON Canada on January 17, 1999 at 12:28:12:



I have noticed lately a tendency for some units to use the term Honour Guard in lieu of Guard of Honour. Has there been a change in the designation?

Art J.

 

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Re: Honour Guard?





Posted by Alan Woolley from Canada on January 17, 1999 at 13:41:16:


In Reply to: Honour Guard? posted by Art Johnson on January 17, 1999 at 12:28:12:



According to the CF Manual of Drill and Ceremonial,
"Guard of Honour" is the correct term.

 

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Re: Honour Guard?





Posted by Art Johnson Citizen from Toronto ON Canada on January 17, 1999 at 14:43:22:


In Reply to: Re: Honour Guard? posted by Alan Woolley on January 17, 1999 at 13:41:16:



Allan
Thank you.

Art J.

 

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Re: Honour Guard?





Posted by Jules Deschenes from Canada on January 17, 1999 at 20:49:43:


In Reply to: Honour Guard? posted by Art Johnson on January 17, 1999 at 12:28:12:



They ‘ve been watching too much American TV

 

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RE: Honour Guard





Posted by Alter Ego from Canada on January 18, 1999 at 09:53:04:



The Americans also misspell it...
Trivia qustion for y‘all
What is the difference between a Guard of Honour, Barrack Guard and Quarter Guard?
Tune in tomorrow for the answer.

Alter Ego