The Grey and Simcoe Foresters

Armorial Description

A Maltese Cross surmounted by the Crown; in the centre a circular medallion bearing a stag lodged on the ground, within a wreath of maple leaves; on the lwft arm of the Cross and upon the left branch of the wreath a half scroll inscribed GREY &; on the right arm of the cross and right branch of the wreath, a half scroll inscribed SIMCOE, below the Cross a scroll inscribed FORESTERS.

Official Abbreviation: Grey & Sim For

Motto: Tenacious and Versitile

Battle Honours (7)

Early History

NORTH-WEST CANADA, 1885 First World War

Order of Precedence: 13

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Military Word Of The Day

RPG

rounds per gun

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Today in Military History

January 22

1879:

Six companies of the 24th Regiment are annihilated at Isandhlwana, following this defeat British Regiments no longer carry colours in the field. 8 VCs and 9 DCMs won at Rorke's Drift

1901:

Death of Queen Victoria

1944:

ANZIO, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 22 May 44)

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