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Category Archives: 3rd Battalion
April is a significant month for the Queen’s Own Rifles
April is a significant month for the Queen’s Own Rifles for a number of reasons and this week in particular. In this post we’ll take a look at a few. 2nd Battle of Ypres and the 3rd Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary … Continue reading
Update on our Transcription Project for 3rd Bn War Diaries
You may recall in that on September 3rd we launched an appeal on our website, Facebook Page and Twitter account for volunteers to assist with our project to transcribe scanned versions of the 3rd Battalion, CEF war diaries which were available … Continue reading
3rd Battalion CEF War Diaries Transcription Project
Help Needed! We’re looking for assistance in transcribing digitized copies of the 3rd Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Forces War Diaries for posting on this site. The 3rd Battalion, known as the Toronto Regiment, is perpetuated jointly by the Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada … Continue reading
3rd Battalion at Vimy Ridge April 9, 1917
“On April 9, 1917, the famous Vimy Ridge attack took place. This had been planned and practised most carefully. The 3rd Battalion was on the extreme right of the Canadian Corps and so had the longest distance to go. Nevertheless … Continue reading
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