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Which regiment had the highest case of Alcoholism and VD in WWII?
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Scarlino. Yeah they were part of the garrison there amongst other places. The few "Canadian regular regiments" like the British battalions were often broken up into small company sized garrisons all over Upper Canada. That‘s why you‘ll see their name appearing in battles all over the place almost at the same time, Detroit, River Raisin, Queenston, York, Oswego, etc.
Not bad one re the hackle BTW.
Ok Lance Master Corporal I‘ll bite, which unit?
Not bad one re the hackle BTW.
Ok Lance Master Corporal I‘ll bite, which unit?
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The Argylls, during their pre deployment training in Jamacia in WWII.
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I wonder if that‘s a piece of Regimental History that I‘d want known. 
I‘ll take your word for it, as I have no intention of checking it out. I can think of better things to do in Jamaica than look through the archives of the VD clinics.
Ok new question:
When, what, and, where was the "Battle of the Windmill?" (aka as the "Battle of Windmill Point")
I‘ll take your word for it, as I have no intention of checking it out. I can think of better things to do in Jamaica than look through the archives of the VD clinics.
Ok new question:
When, what, and, where was the "Battle of the Windmill?" (aka as the "Battle of Windmill Point")
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A few entries from a little database I have:
November 12, 1838 - Republican Colonel Nils von Schoultz leads 200 Canadian exiles and US sympathizers in an attack against Prescott; fights the four-day Battle of the Windmill against British regulars and the local Canadian militia. Von Schoultz, a Finn, runs his schooner Charlotte aground below Prescott, and takes up position in a 6-storey stone windmill and several stone houses nearby; Canadians send a small vessel, the Experiment, to cut Schoultz off from the US, while 700 militia start arriving from the surrounding counties and a force of 70 British marines comes downriver by steamer from Kingston; the militia drive the Hunters from the houses into the windmill the following day; on the 14th Col Henry Dundas arrives with 4 companies of the 83rd Regiment, 2 eighteen-pounders and a howitzer; the rebels surrender on the 16th.
November 14, 1838 - Col Henry Dundas arrives at Prescott, Ontario, with four companies of the 83rd Regiment, two eighteen-pounders and a howitzer, to attack Republican Colonel Nils von Schoultz and his 200 Canadian exiles and US sympathizers holed up in a 6-storey stone windmill; the rebels surrender on the 16th.
November 16, 1838 - Republican Colonel Nils Von Schoultz surrenders with 137 of his Hunters Lodge rebels after the four day battle of the Windmill at Prescott, Ontario; Hunters‘ losses estimated at 80, and British and Canadian losses were 16 dead and 60 wounded; Von Schoultz and 10 other men are later hanged at Kingston
Just my guess ;-)
Mike
November 12, 1838 - Republican Colonel Nils von Schoultz leads 200 Canadian exiles and US sympathizers in an attack against Prescott; fights the four-day Battle of the Windmill against British regulars and the local Canadian militia. Von Schoultz, a Finn, runs his schooner Charlotte aground below Prescott, and takes up position in a 6-storey stone windmill and several stone houses nearby; Canadians send a small vessel, the Experiment, to cut Schoultz off from the US, while 700 militia start arriving from the surrounding counties and a force of 70 British marines comes downriver by steamer from Kingston; the militia drive the Hunters from the houses into the windmill the following day; on the 14th Col Henry Dundas arrives with 4 companies of the 83rd Regiment, 2 eighteen-pounders and a howitzer; the rebels surrender on the 16th.
November 14, 1838 - Col Henry Dundas arrives at Prescott, Ontario, with four companies of the 83rd Regiment, two eighteen-pounders and a howitzer, to attack Republican Colonel Nils von Schoultz and his 200 Canadian exiles and US sympathizers holed up in a 6-storey stone windmill; the rebels surrender on the 16th.
November 16, 1838 - Republican Colonel Nils Von Schoultz surrenders with 137 of his Hunters Lodge rebels after the four day battle of the Windmill at Prescott, Ontario; Hunters‘ losses estimated at 80, and British and Canadian losses were 16 dead and 60 wounded; Von Schoultz and 10 other men are later hanged at Kingston
Just my guess ;-)
Mike
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From 1872 to 1978 the Mill served as a Lihgt House
Today, Windmill Point and Fort Wellington are preserved as historic sites by the Canadian Park Service.
An interesting footnote to this story is that Nils Szoltevcky, a Polish adventurer and former member of the French Foreign Legion, was a mercenary member of the American force which fought at the Battle of the Windmill. He was tried by Canada for breaking an "anti-mayhem" law as a result of his capture. The Lawyer for the defense was none other than our first Prime Minister, Sir John A. MacDonald. He lost that case and Szoltevcky as executed.
Today, Windmill Point and Fort Wellington are preserved as historic sites by the Canadian Park Service.
An interesting footnote to this story is that Nils Szoltevcky, a Polish adventurer and former member of the French Foreign Legion, was a mercenary member of the American force which fought at the Battle of the Windmill. He was tried by Canada for breaking an "anti-mayhem" law as a result of his capture. The Lawyer for the defense was none other than our first Prime Minister, Sir John A. MacDonald. He lost that case and Szoltevcky as executed.
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You guys are good, too good but I think I can stump you for more than a couple of hours. (Quick somebody cut off Mike O‘Leary‘s Internet access 
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The plan was to attack Fort Henry, and free rebels from the earlier rebellions (1837) held there awaiting either trial or transportation. Then liberate the rather large stockpile of arms, and march on and capture Kingston. After that I guess it would just be a matter of time before the Brits abandoned the whole continent and we either joined the States or became an independant republic. Hey you have to admit that they were ambitious if nothing else.
Another interesting sidenote I found is that while technically 200 odd invaders were the remnants of William Lyon MacKenzie‘s Louis papineaus rebels from the previous year, more than one source suggests that less than 30 of them were actually British subjects (Canadians), the majority being American sympathizers and supporters.
Mind one of them at his trial claimed that he had boarded the schooner crossing the river to locate someone who owed him money and subsequently became "accidentaly trapped" with the rebels on the Canadian side. the judge didn‘t believe him work and I think he ended up in Van Deimans Land with about 60 others from this skirmish.
).The plan was to attack Fort Henry, and free rebels from the earlier rebellions (1837) held there awaiting either trial or transportation. Then liberate the rather large stockpile of arms, and march on and capture Kingston. After that I guess it would just be a matter of time before the Brits abandoned the whole continent and we either joined the States or became an independant republic. Hey you have to admit that they were ambitious if nothing else.
Another interesting sidenote I found is that while technically 200 odd invaders were the remnants of William Lyon MacKenzie‘s Louis papineaus rebels from the previous year, more than one source suggests that less than 30 of them were actually British subjects (Canadians), the majority being American sympathizers and supporters.
Mind one of them at his trial claimed that he had boarded the schooner crossing the river to locate someone who owed him money and subsequently became "accidentaly trapped" with the rebels on the Canadian side. the judge didn‘t believe him work and I think he ended up in Van Deimans Land with about 60 others from this skirmish.
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OK, let‘s turn the tables. Since parachuting seems to be a favoured topic on the boards:
What year did the Canadian Army authorize the wearing of a parachute qualification badge? And for extra points: what three conditions were given by which the badge could be forfeited?
Mike
What year did the Canadian Army authorize the wearing of a parachute qualification badge? And for extra points: what three conditions were given by which the badge could be forfeited?
Mike
Michael Dorosh
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a) Letting videotape from the hazing rituals make it into the public domain
b) Not looking pretty enough in a maroon beret
c) Inability to shoot accurately between the skirt and the flip-flops
Am I close?
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First Wing‘s issued in 42 in England and the U.S. where the course‘s were run at Ringway‘s which to day is the International Air Port for Manchester and Ft Benning,as we sent two group‘s for the course.
#1-Cowerdess(sp. I are a lousy speller)
#2-Betraying the Para Code of Conduct?
#3-Refusing to Jumping?
The above three just a guess.
#1-Cowerdess(sp. I are a lousy speller)
#2-Betraying the Para Code of Conduct?
#3-Refusing to Jumping?
The above three just a guess.
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Not bad guesses Sapper.
The parachute Qualification Badge was authorized in General Order 2599 of 1942.
It could be forfeited for the following reasons:
a. Refusing to make a parachute jump when ordered to do so in the course of his duties,
b. Wilfully absenting himself without leave when a parachute jumping parade has been ordered with intent to avoid such parade; or
c. On ceasing to be employed as a parachutist as a result of misconduct while doing duty with Air-borne troops.
Once forfeited, the badge could only be earned back after a minimum of three months and only after making the requiste five qualifying jumps to earn it back.
Mike
The parachute Qualification Badge was authorized in General Order 2599 of 1942.
It could be forfeited for the following reasons:
a. Refusing to make a parachute jump when ordered to do so in the course of his duties,
b. Wilfully absenting himself without leave when a parachute jumping parade has been ordered with intent to avoid such parade; or
c. On ceasing to be employed as a parachutist as a result of misconduct while doing duty with Air-borne troops.
Once forfeited, the badge could only be earned back after a minimum of three months and only after making the requiste five qualifying jumps to earn it back.
Mike
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Churchill pissed in it too as I recall.
And at some point during Market Garden, two Brit paras wanted to be the first to "pee on Germany" so they stole off across the border to do so after landing.
And at some point during Market Garden, two Brit paras wanted to be the first to "pee on Germany" so they stole off across the border to do so after landing.
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Corecto Mundo Guy‘s!
When the allied armies reached the Rhine River in Germany, the first thing men did was pee in it. This was pretty universal, from the lowest private to Winston Churchill (who made a big show of it) and Gen. George Patton (who had himself photographed in the act.
Now let‘s the young and new have a go and us
Cornucoipia of Knowlwdge sit back and help when needed
O.K. here‘s another!
On D.Day Among the first "Germans" captured at Normandy what other Nationality were also captured ?
Us old fart‘s stay out
After rethinking about my question I don‘t think any old Fart‘s will get
When the allied armies reached the Rhine River in Germany, the first thing men did was pee in it. This was pretty universal, from the lowest private to Winston Churchill (who made a big show of it) and Gen. George Patton (who had himself photographed in the act.
Now let‘s the young and new have a go and us
Cornucoipia of Knowlwdge sit back and help when needed
O.K. here‘s another!
On D.Day Among the first "Germans" captured at Normandy what other Nationality were also captured ?
Us old fart‘s stay out
After rethinking about my question I don‘t think any old Fart‘s will get
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I seem to remember reading about this...were they czech?
I think that the SS trained a whole division of eastern europeans during that time...
I think that the SS trained a whole division of eastern europeans during that time...
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Yeah I think that‘s it.. I think there was alot of Eastern European units called "Ostruppen" or something like that
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They were Korean!
They had been forced to fight for the Japanese Army until they were captured by the Russians and forced to fight for the Russian Army until they were captured by the Germans and forced to fight for the German Army until they were captured by the US Army.
It couldn‘t be any wierder then that.
They had been forced to fight for the Japanese Army until they were captured by the Russians and forced to fight for the Russian Army until they were captured by the Germans and forced to fight for the German Army until they were captured by the US Army.
It couldn‘t be any wierder then that.
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