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21 Dec 2007 - 124 years and still going strong
« on: December 20, 2007, 06:22:57 PM »

RHQ extends best wishes to all Royal Canadians on 21 Dec 2007, the 124th anniversary of the creation of The Royal Canadian Regiment.

Regimental History of The Royal Canadian Regiment

Regimental Timeline (1 Mb)

And for those drinking to the Regiment's health - The Ortona Toast


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« Reply #1 on: December 20, 2007, 06:41:13 PM »

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« Reply #2 on: December 20, 2007, 06:48:44 PM »

Happy Birthday all from Australia. Mac
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Re: 21 Dec 2007 - 124 years and still going strong
« Reply #3 on: December 20, 2007, 07:16:32 PM »

To the Regiment and many more. Happy Birthday.

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« Reply #4 on: December 20, 2007, 07:39:34 PM »

Happy 124th Birthday and the Best to all Royals on 21 Dec.07.

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« Reply #5 on: December 20, 2007, 07:52:06 PM »



One-Hundred-and-Twenty-Four years young. To all Royals I wish a Happy Birthday on 21 Dec 2007. Pro Patria

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Re: 21 Dec 2007 - 124 years and still going strong
« Reply #6 on: December 20, 2007, 09:13:07 PM »

Happy 124th to all Royals, our president here at London Branch says we can expect 150 Royals to attend the Luncheon at the Sgts Mess at 12:00 on the 21st.   Should be a great time.    Pro Patria.
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« Reply #7 on: December 20, 2007, 10:51:26 PM »

Here, Here, Gentleman.. The Regiment! At this time i would like to also wish all members of the Regiment past and present, a Very Merry Christmas and Health and Happiness in the New Year!
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« Reply #8 on: December 21, 2007, 03:25:58 AM »

Happy 124th Birthday to all Royals, cheers .

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« Reply #9 on: December 21, 2007, 04:46:37 AM »

Happy Birthday to all Royals and have a great 2008

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Re: 21 Dec 2007 - 124 years and still going strong
« Reply #10 on: December 21, 2007, 05:10:32 AM »

To the Regiment, gentlemen!

 
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« Reply #11 on: December 21, 2007, 05:41:21 AM »

To the Regiment. I hope everybody has a happy 124th. Going to the mess in Gagetown for the toast today. We should have a good crowd. I might have to rehearse a few times.....

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« Reply #12 on: December 21, 2007, 07:27:20 AM »

[TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE REGIMENTAL FAMILY A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY ON THIS OUR 124TH AND MANY MORE TO COME.   BUD WALSH
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« Reply #13 on: December 21, 2007, 08:46:54 AM »

Rehearsals are essential to every successful engagement... snicker. Wayne, see if you can take some pictures of the lads decked out in the mess kits... Oooooh, that is one thing I definuuutely miss about being distant... Regimental Mess Dinners. 
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« Reply #14 on: December 21, 2007, 09:56:30 AM »

Happy Birthday to all Royals from near and far. Hope to see alot at the 2005 reunion...
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« Reply #15 on: December 21, 2007, 10:25:21 AM »

A very Happy 124th Birthday Greeting to the Regiment and all members...to the Regiment, hope all will toast  wherever they meet... ranrad
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« Reply #16 on: December 21, 2007, 05:25:02 PM »

served in The RCR from 1976- 1982.  1ST and 3RD Bat,  London and Baden.............PRO PATRIA TO ALL and congratulations to 124 yrs and going strong
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« Reply #17 on: December 21, 2007, 08:04:26 PM »

Happy Birthday to all Royals past & present!
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« Reply #18 on: December 21, 2007, 08:12:54 PM »

Hi DAVID

Welcome to this site and you should become a member. What Coys did you serve with in 1RCR and 3RCR?

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« Reply #19 on: January 03, 2008, 08:14:10 PM »

It's wonderful to see and hear that The Regiment is still going strong. To those who are still serving, "keep up the good work". To those who have retired, like me,"keep up the support".

Have a wonderful day and best wishes to all in 08.

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« Reply #20 on: January 08, 2008, 07:14:06 AM »

To the Regiment. I hope everybody has a happy 124th. Going to the mess in Gagetown for the toast today. We should have a good crowd. I might have to rehearse a few times.....

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