The Brockville Rifles

Armorial Description

A Maltese cross surmounted by the Crown; in the centre of the cross an oval annulus inscribed THE BROCKVILLE RIFLES; within the annulus a bugle with strings and tassels; the regimental battle honours approved for emblazonment are inscribed upon the arms of the Cross as follows: upon the upper arm AMIENS; upon the lower arm PURSUIT TO MONS.

Official Abbreviation: Brock Rif

Motto: Semper Paratus (Always ready)

Battle Honours (4)

First World War

Second World War

Honourary Distinction: The badge of the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders, emblazoned on the drums.

Order of Precedence: 15

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Military Word Of The Day

2IC

Second in command

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Today in Military History

April 9

1869:

Le Regiment de la Chaudiere: Aere Prennius (Truer than steel)

1869:

Les Fusiliers du Saint-Laurant: J'y Suis En Garde (I am on guard)

1917:

ARRAS, 1917, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 4 May 17)

1917:

VC won by Capt Thain Wendell MacDowell, 38th Battalion, CEF, Vimy Ridge, France

1917:

VC won by L/Sgt Ellis Wellwood Sifton, 18th Battalion, CEF, Vimy Ridge, France (posthumous)

1917:

VC won by Pte William Johnstone Milne, 16th Battalion, CEF, Vimy Ridge, France (posthumous)

1917:

VIMY, 1917, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 14 Apr 17)

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