Sunday, 19 July 2009 (1 photo)

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(VACSTC, Capt Tim Townley)

 

 

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Guard Coy - in Camp

Alpha Coy - in Camp

Bravo Coy - in Camp

Charlie Coy - in Camp

Delta Coy - in Camp

Today's weather: Max Temp.  30c  Min Temp.  10c sunny

This day in Canadian Military History...

19 July 1629

Three English privateers, operating under a letter of marque awarded to Gervas Kirke, anchor off Quebec. The town's garrison of 16 soldiers, under the command of Samuel de Champlain, are caught by surprise and forced to surrender.



19 July 1775

An attempt is made to organize an English militia at Quebec. Despite the threat of American invasion, only 70 men turn out to defend the capital.

 

Army Cadet Corps formed on this date

19 July 1915
#420 St. Gregoire Cadet Battalion, D Coy, E Coy