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Whistlehead
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(Slang) Term for an officer, derived from a myth that an officer can always be spotted by the fact that he's whistling with his hands in his pockets while the troops work.

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Today in Military History

April 1



1908:

The Loyal Edmonton Regiment (4th Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry): Fears no foe


1908:

The Rocky Mountain Rangers: Kloshe Nanitch (Keep a good lookout or Ever watchful)


1910:

14 (Calgary) Service Battalion - Dleasdanach Os Cionn Gagh Ni (Duty Above All)


1910:

Les Fusiliers de Sherbrooke: Droit au But (To the point)


1910:

The Calgary Highlanders: Onward


1910:

The Kings Own Calgary Regiment: Onward


1910:

The Royal Westminster Regiment: Pro Rege et Patria (For king and country)


1911:

The British Columbia Dragoons: Quansem Hep


1912:

The Fort Garry Horse


1919:

The regular component of the Royal Canadian Corps of Signals is authorized: Velox - Versutus - Vigilans


1984:

539 Assault Squadron Royal Marines formed




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