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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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February 8
1894: William Avery 'Billy' Bishop, VC, fighter ace & father of the RCAF, is born in Owen Sound, ON.
1943: The Italian Submarine Avorio is cornered and sunk by HMCS REGINA in the Mediterranean.
1945: Operation Veritable, Canadian and British troops launch offensive near Nijmegen to capture Reichwald area
1945: THE REICHSWALD, effective dates for battle honour to begin
1945: THE RHINELAND, effective dates for battle honour to begin (to 10 Mar 45)
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