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I met the Queen. I've met the Princess Royal and I've met Sir Anthony Eden. But not once did I get a glass of Canadian beer.

- Mickey O'Rourke VC, after returning from 1956 VC Celebrations in England

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Today in Military History

October 31



1871:

2nd Battalion, The Nova Scotia Highlanders (Cape Breton): Siol Na Fear Fearail (Breed of manly men)


1915:

Steel helmets being introduced on the British front




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