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

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... the basic principles of the military services are unchangeable. Courage and candor, obedience and comradeship, love of fatherland and loyalty to the State: these are ever the distinguishing characteristics of the soldier and sailor. Building character through intelligent training and education is always the first and greatest goal.
- Grand Admiral Erich Raeder, Commander in Chief of the German Navy
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June 25
1857: Queen Victoria distributes VCs at Hyde Park
1875: The Prince Edward Island Regiment: Parva Sub Ingenti
1917: First fighting contingent of American troops land in France
1944: THE ODON, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 2 Jul 44)
1950: The Korean War begins
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