Army.ca's Fallen Comrades

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old

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.

Viewed 133258 times.

Military Word Of The Day

APS

active posting season

Today in Military History

April 24

1885:

The Battle of Fish Creek

1915:

VC won by Colour-Sergeant Frederick William Hall, 8th Battalion, CEF, Ypres, Belgium (posthumous)

1915:

VC won by Lt Edward Donald Bellew, 7th Battalion, CEF, Near Keerselaere, Belgium

1916:

Easter uprising Dublin, Ireland

Advertising