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They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old

When the call comes our answer goes at once, and it goes in the classical British answer answer to the call of duty: 'Ready, Aye, Ready'.

- Sir Wilfrid Laurier, August 1914

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Today in Military History

June 2

1916:

MOUNT SORREL, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 13 June 16)

1917:

VC won by William Avery Bishop, Royal Flying Corps, near Cambrai, France

1953:

The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II

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