The Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders

Armorial Description

Superimposed upon a background of thistle leaves and flowers the letters SDG; below, a raven on a rock superimposed upon a maple leaf. A half scroll to the left of the maple leaf inscried DILEAS; another to the right inscribed GU BAS; above, a semi-annulus inscribed GLENGARRY FENCIBLES, and surmounted by the Crown. The whole superimposed upon a St Andrew's cross.

Official Abbreviation: SD&G Highrs

Motto: Dileas Gu Bas (Faithful unto death)

Battle Honours (25)

First World War

Second World War

Regimental Headquarters:
505 Fourth Street East
Cornwall, Ontario
K6H 2J7

Order of Precedence: 17

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Today in Military History

August 27

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1813:

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1828:

The Russians defeat the Turks at Akhaltzikke.

1861:

U.S. Civil War: Union forces attack Cape Hatteras, North Carolina.

1896:

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1928:

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1944:

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1979:

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