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I do not mean that we should build our country in the past but rather on the past. If we forget or ignore the traditions for which Canada has stood as a mighty bulwark against all the shock of time, then the splendour will fade and our usefulness will be no more.

- General Sir Arthur Currie

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Military Word Of The Day
Grey & Sim For
:
The Grey and Simcoe Foresters


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Today in Military History

June 2



1916:

MOUNT SORREL, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 13 June 16)


1917:

VC won by William Avery Bishop, Royal Flying Corps, near Cambrai, France


1953:

The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II




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