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- Douglas MacArthur, 1880 - 1964

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Military Word Of The Day
RAP
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Regimental Aid Post. Former term for UMS Unit Medical Station


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Today in Military History

November 7



1900:

VC won by Lt Hampden Zane Churchill Cockburn, The Royal Canadian Dragoons, Leliefontien, Komati River


1900:

VC won by Lt Richard Ernest Turner, The Royal Canadian Dragoons, Leliefontien, Komati River


1900:

VC won by Sgt Edward James Gibson Holland, The Royal Canadian Dragoons, Leliefontien, Komati River




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