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They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old
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Les Voltigeurs de Quebec
Armorial Description
An annulet vert edged and inscribed with the words "VOLTIGEURS DE QUEBEC"
argent, centred upon the cross of the Order of St. Louis. Within the annulet,
a representation of the Salaberry Arms. Touching the lower three arms of the
cross, a ribbon argent bearing the motto FORCE A SUPERBE MERCY A FIOBLE gules.
The whole is ensigned by the Royal Crown proper.
Official Abbreviation: VOLTIGEURS
Motto: Force A Superbe, Mercy A Foible (Violence to the strong,
mercy to the weak)
Battle Honours (7)
Early History
Canada du Nord-Ouest, 1885
First World War
Mont-Sorrel
Cote 70
SOMME, 1916
Ypres, 1917
ARRAS, 1917
AMIENS
Order of Precedence: 5
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April 23
1915: VC won by L/Cpl Frederick Fisher, 13th Battalion, CEF, St Julien, Belgium (posthumous)
1918: Captain E. Bamford, Royal Marine Light Infantry awarded the Victoria Cross
1918: Sergeant N. A. Finch Royal Marine Artillery awarded the Victoria Cross
1918: The raid on Zeebrugge
1939: Following the end of the civil war in Spain The United States recognizes the Franco government.
1945: Batlle of Delfzijl
1945: DELFIJL POCKET, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 2 May 45)
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