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They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old
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I am surrounded by fearful odds that will overcome me and my valiant men; but I am pleased to die fighting for my beloved country.
- Gen. Gregorio H. Del Pilar(1875-1899), hero of Tirad Pass in the Philippine-American war.
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March 8
1940: HMCS ASSINIBOINE, and the cruiser HMS DUNEDIN capture the German merchantman Hanover in the Caribbean. Hanover will later be repaired and outfitted as the Royal Navy's first auxiliary aircraft carrier HMS AUDACITY.
1945: XANTEN, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 9 Mar 45)
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