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The universe is so vast and ageless that the life of one man can only be measured by the size of his sacrifice." (or how he lived...)

- Flying Officer VA Rosewarne, RAF, killed in the Battle of Britain. The letter with this line was published in the London Times

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Today in Military History

July 1



1867:

The Provinces of Canada united under British North America Act


1901:

Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians): Preservance


1903:

The Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps is authorized


1903:

The regular component of the Corps of Royal Canadian Engineers is authorized: Ubique (Everywhere)


1916:

BEAUMONT HAMEL


1916:

SOMME, 1916, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 18 Nov 16)




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