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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Military Word Of The Day
HMCS WINNIPEG
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Her Majesty's Canadian Ship Winnipeg


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Today in Military History

June 25



1857:

Queen Victoria distributes VCs at Hyde Park


1875:

The Prince Edward Island Regiment: Parva Sub Ingenti


1917:

First fighting contingent of American troops land in France


1944:

THE ODON, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 2 Jul 44)


1950:

The Korean War begins




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