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They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old
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Gen[era]l Boyd with 2500 men was ordered to disperse the pursuing army which Gen[era]l Wilkinson estimated at 900 men. Wilkinson with the raiders prepared to decend (sic) the Long Sault. Gen[era]l Boyd found the British drawn up in order of battle & the engagement lasted with obstinancy (sic) upon both sides for three hours & an half. When our troops gave way and retreated, our loss is stated by the officers to be 500 killed, wounded & missing.
- Nathan Ford (1813)
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May 2
1885: Infantry School Corps in action, Cutknife Creek, Northwest Rebellion
1945: Berlin surrenders to the Allies
1952: POCHON-NI, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 3 May 53)
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