Navy.ca's Fallen Comrades

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

LEST WE FORGET....
Why we are here...
Thousands of young soldiers pass through here each year who will never know your name nor what you do. You may, however, take solace in the knowledge that your exhaustive efforts were never in vain. For the tremendous work you have accomplished ensures that many more of America's sons and daughters will return home safely from the horrid specters of war.

- J.F. Kennedy

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CCE

commander corps engineers

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Today in Military History

September 18

1759:

Quebec surrendered to the British, following Wolfe's victory at the Plain of Abraham on 13 September, sounding the death knell for a French presence in Canada.

1931:

Japanese invade Manchuria, occupying Mukden, Changchun and Kirin (Mukden Incident)

1944:

SAN FORTUNATO, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 20 Sept 44)

1944:

Several "Canloan" officers serving with the 1st Air Landing Brigade are killed in the defense of the recently captured bridgehead at Arnheim, Holland.

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