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Military Word Of The Day

RAP

Regimental Aid Post. Former term for UMS Unit Medical Station

Today in Military History

November 7

1900:

VC won by Lt Hampden Zane Churchill Cockburn, The Royal Canadian Dragoons, Leliefontien, Komati River

1900:

VC won by Lt Richard Ernest Turner, The Royal Canadian Dragoons, Leliefontien, Komati River

1900:

VC won by Sgt Edward James Gibson Holland, The Royal Canadian Dragoons, Leliefontien, Komati River

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