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

I met the Queen. I've met the Princess Royal and I've met Sir Anthony Eden. But not once did I get a glass of Canadian beer.

- Mickey O'Rourke VC, after returning from 1956 VC Celebrations in England

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Military Word Of The Day

CDE

commander division engineers

Today in Military History

July 22

1940:

SOE (Special Operations Executive) created in London to aid European resistance

1944:

MALTOT, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 23 July 44)

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