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

You can always tell an old soldier by the inside of his holsters and cartridge boxes. The young men carry pistols and cartridges; the old ones, grub.

- George Bernard Shaw

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CFAD

Canadian Forces Ammunition Depot

Today in Military History

October 3

1917:

Sir Wilfred Laurier resigns

1918:

Battle of BEAUREVOIR LINE, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 5 Oct 18)

1944:

MONTE CECO, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 17 Oct 44)

1951:

KOWANG-SAN, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 12 Oct 51)

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