The Regimental Rogue

A Miscellany

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
"Did you know the ridge was taken when you fell? Could you have died aware of the importance of the victory wrought by you and your fellow soldiers of the Canadian Corps?"

Vimy Memorial
"I have never seen an area as shattered and reshaped by high explosive as the fields around the Vimy Memorial. It is hard to imagine walking easily across them now, with a grassy surface, good footwear and no heavy pack."

Dieppe Cemetery
Each Canadian headstone is adorned by an engraved, stylized, maple leaf (those of British soldiers have their Regimental, Corps or Service crest). Below is the soldier's name, rank and regiment.

Perpetuation of CEF Units
As the end of the Great War became a realistic possibility, the Canadian Government knew that it would have to resolve the dilemma of maintaining the memory of the achievements and successes of the Canadian Expeditionary Force.

Researching Military Records

Recommended Reading
This recommended reading list was started as a result of a discussion on the Canadian Army Mailing List hosted by the (Unofficial) Canadian Army HomePage. It is by no means exclusive or complete.

The Frontenac Times
In memory of the dedicated few who struggled to publish the Wipers Times and all similar papers, I played with the concept and, during a brief period at the Canadian Army's staff college, I wrote, edited and published "The Frontenac Times" a four-page weekly newssheet for the amusement of my fellow sufferers at the hands of our Directing Staff.

RCR Cap Badge (unique)
In my collection of cap badges for The RCR, ranging from 1883 to the present, the ones that I have are all represented (exactly or closely) in the Regimental Museum, with one notable exception.

Boer War Battles
Subject: Boer War Engagements; requested engagement names were; Leliefontein, Israel’s Poort, Sunnyside Kopje, Dornkop, and Kalkheuwel Pass

In Praise of Infantry
"Let us be clear about three facts. First, all battles and all wars are won in the end by the infantryman."

Naval Toast of the Day
Naval Toasts of the Day

Military Quotes
A viariety of quotes pages covering Soldiers and Soldiering, NCOs, Officers, Leadership, Duty, Morale, Initiative, Discipline, Regimental System, and Naval Toasts of the Day.

Toasts in the Army (1956)
"A TOAST may be defined as a pledge in drinking, a way of expressing a wish for the health and happiness of persons or the success and prosperity of things. The custom of drinking them certainly bears the stamp and charm of antiquity. It had its origin in love or war, and so the first person to drink a toast must have been either a lover or a soldier; he was probably both."

Duties of the CSM and CQMS (1942)
"The discipline and good conduct of a company depend upon the zeal, ability and integrity of the Company Sergeant-Major and his tact in dealing with young non-commissioned officers and men."

Windows Wallpapers
Download the following graphics sized for your own Windows desktop by clicking the link for the desired size and saving the downloaded target to your computer. All pictures are offered in "jpg" format for active desktops.

Standing Orders for the Fortress of Halifax, N.S.; 1908

Medals and Badges - Fakes and Copies

 

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