Air-Force.ca's Fallen Comrades

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

You who are alive on this beach
Remember that these men died far from home
That others, here and everywhere, might freely
Enjoy life in God's Mercy

- Monument to the Royal Regiment of Canada, Puys, France

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Military Word Of The Day

SORD

Strategic Operations and Resource Direction

Today in Military History

September 26

1914:

Indian troops land at Marseilles

1916:

THIEPVAL, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 29 Sept 17)

1917:

POLYGON WOOD, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 3 Oct 17)

1917:

Sgt John Dwyer, 4 MG Coy, Royal Austarlian Army, awarded the VC for his actions during the third Battle of Ypres, Belgium.

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