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



Canadians are, for the most part, the descendants of armies, officers and men, and every generation of them has stood up to battle.
- Songs of the great Dominion Intro., xxi 1889

- William D. Lighthall

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ministerial organization order


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Today in Military History

December 22



1919:

The Air Board submits a memo to the Privy Council proposing to create the Canadian Air Force


1943:

VILLA GRANDE, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 28 Dec 43)


1944:

US troops under McAuliffe encircled at Bastogne refuse German surrender terms




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