The Grey and Simcoe Foresters

Armorial Description

A Maltese Cross surmounted by the Crown; in the centre a circular medallion bearing a stag lodged on the ground, within a wreath of maple leaves; on the lwft arm of the Cross and upon the left branch of the wreath a half scroll inscribed GREY &; on the right arm of the cross and right branch of the wreath, a half scroll inscribed SIMCOE, below the Cross a scroll inscribed FORESTERS.

Official Abbreviation: Grey & Sim For

Motto: Tenacious and Versitile

Battle Honours (7)

Early History

NORTH-WEST CANADA, 1885 First World War

Order of Precedence: 13

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DOB

date of birth

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January 11

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