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An easy one, anyone else want to try?
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Hannah Snell Born 1723
She originally enlisted in General Guise's Regiment at the age of 19, and deserted. In 1745 in Portsmouth she joined the Marines (one assumes that no medical took place!), and fought at the battle of Pondicherry, India, two years later. Distinguishing herself during the siege, and subsequent storming of the forts, it is alleged that she was wounded no less than twelve times. Apparently she tended her own wounds rather than have her sex revealed. Her secret survived intact, and she was honourably discharged at Wapping in 1750. She subsequently ran a public house called "The Widow in Masquerade"
She originally enlisted in General Guise's Regiment at the age of 19, and deserted. In 1745 in Portsmouth she joined the Marines (one assumes that no medical took place!), and fought at the battle of Pondicherry, India, two years later. Distinguishing herself during the siege, and subsequent storming of the forts, it is alleged that she was wounded no less than twelve times. Apparently she tended her own wounds rather than have her sex revealed. Her secret survived intact, and she was honourably discharged at Wapping in 1750. She subsequently ran a public house called "The Widow in Masquerade"
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In 2005, these military ranks are entitled to the princely sum of 8 Swiss francs per month. Who are they?
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The Swiss Guard at The Vatican. Just a guess.
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Nope.
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My guess would be Swiss non active (parading) reservists still eligible for call up in emergency. Any points for that?whiskey 601 said:
Chris Wattie of the National Post wrote an article recently on Sgt. Aubrey Cousens, Victoria Cross
comparing his exploits in winning the VC to "John Wayne". The late actor John Wayne is a film icon
but did not serve in the US Military, although he is considered a major hero to the USMC because
of his role as Sgt. Stryker in "Sands of Iwo Jima". But the reason for this query is that according to
the Post, little is known about Sgt. Aubrey Cousens, Queen's Own Rifles (QOR"s) - all his relatives
have passed on for instance. Former Toronto MP Barnett Danson PC served as an NCO and later
an officer in the QOR's - suggested he be contacted for information - however perhaps those who
read this, have access to additional information about this Ontario VC winner. MacLeod
comparing his exploits in winning the VC to "John Wayne". The late actor John Wayne is a film icon
but did not serve in the US Military, although he is considered a major hero to the USMC because
of his role as Sgt. Stryker in "Sands of Iwo Jima". But the reason for this query is that according to
the Post, little is known about Sgt. Aubrey Cousens, Queen's Own Rifles (QOR"s) - all his relatives
have passed on for instance. Former Toronto MP Barnett Danson PC served as an NCO and later
an officer in the QOR's - suggested he be contacted for information - however perhaps those who
read this, have access to additional information about this Ontario VC winner. MacLeod
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This what I could find:jmacleod said:
http://forums.army.ca/forums/threads/26847.45.html
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Worn Out Grunt said:
Nope.
Hint: If you are in the military of any country, it could happen to you.
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court marshal?
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whiskey 601 said:
Prisoners of War?
Geneva Convention relative to the Treatment of Prisoners of War
http://www.unhchr.ch/html/menu3/b/91.htm
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Bingo!! Below the rank of Sergeant, payis set at 8 Swiss francs per month, and of courseincreases with rank from that point. The purpose is to be able to purchase personal items from the (mandatory) canteen, such as soap etc.
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Which Canadian made weapon suffered from the problems below.
"Its magazine held only five bullets; the rod that the soldier had to pull to get the cartridge out soon grew red-hot; and the bayonet fixed to the barrel would sometimes fall off during firing. The wpn was also very long (50 1/2 inches), but it weighed 450 grams less than the shorter and safer British wpn that would replace it."
"Its magazine held only five bullets; the rod that the soldier had to pull to get the cartridge out soon grew red-hot; and the bayonet fixed to the barrel would sometimes fall off during firing. The wpn was also very long (50 1/2 inches), but it weighed 450 grams less than the shorter and safer British wpn that would replace it."
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The Ross rifle
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Who were the first Ammunition Technical Officers in Canada in that they were responsible for ensuring the serviceability of ammunition?
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Correct.
The actual inspections to assure that "the powder was dry" were carried out by officers of the Royal Artillery. Mr. Horton was informed in a letter dated 22 May 1796 that "an inspection team made up of Maj. Desbrisay, Capt. Straton, Capt. Wright and Lt.Cox would be inspecting the stocks of powder".
The actual inspections to assure that "the powder was dry" were carried out by officers of the Royal Artillery. Mr. Horton was informed in a letter dated 22 May 1796 that "an inspection team made up of Maj. Desbrisay, Capt. Straton, Capt. Wright and Lt.Cox would be inspecting the stocks of powder".
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