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

Get up and get moving. Follow me!

- Major-General Aubrey S. Newman, 20 October 1944.
During the landings of his regiment (of 24th Infantry Division), in the Philippines.

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Military Word Of The Day

B Compt

base comptroller

Today in Military History

April 28

1915:

Galipoli Battle Honour Royal Marines

1917:

ARLEUX, effective dates for battle honour begin

1918:

VC won by Capt George Burdon McKean, MC, 14th Battalion, CEF, Gavrelle Sector (near Vimy Ridge), France

1919:

League of Nations founded

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