The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada

Armorial Description

The figure of St. Andrew holding in his arms a Cross, enclosed by a wreath of thistles and leaves; across the lower part of the wreath are scrolls inscribed QUEEN'S OWN CAMERON HIGHLANDERS OF CANADA.

Official Abbreviation: Camerons of C

Motto: Ullamh (Ready)

Battle Honours (37)

First World War

Second World War

Colonel-in-Chief: Field Marshal His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh KG, PC, KT, OM, GBE, QSO, CD

Authorized Marches:
Quick March: The Piobaireachd of Donald Dhu and The March of the Cameron Men

Regimental Headquarters:
Minto Armoury
969 St. Matthew Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3G OJ7

Order of Precedence: 39

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3 Wg

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Today in Military History

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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