David Patterson
@stemvik.bsky.social
Gunner, amateur scholar, traveler...seeker of the perfect croissant. Independent Company member and battlefield tour guide, 10th Mtn Div vet, Portsmouth FC fan.
For further reading Hugh Halliday's 2012 article in Canadian Military History Journal is a good source. scholars.wlu.ca/cmh/vol7/iss...
Exercise “Musk Ox”: Asserting Sovereignty “North of 60”
The Second World War was over and the Canadian armed forces were being reduced rapidly. The first chilly blasts of the Cold War had not yet penetrated to the consciousness of most Canadians. What role...
scholars.wlu.ca
December 16, 2025 at 2:15 PM
For further reading Hugh Halliday's 2012 article in Canadian Military History Journal is a good source. scholars.wlu.ca/cmh/vol7/iss...
Adding a few Canadians ...
a man wearing sunglasses and a white shirt is throwing salt into the air .
ALT: a man wearing sunglasses and a white shirt is throwing salt into the air .
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November 25, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Adding a few Canadians ...
Field Marshal Frederick Sleigh Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts, "Bobs" as he was known
November 25, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Field Marshal Frederick Sleigh Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts, "Bobs" as he was known
General Alexander Cavalié Mercer of G Troop RHA, later G Battery (Mercer's Troop) RHA. Fought at Waterloo and documented his experience in "Journal of the Waterloo Campaign."
November 25, 2025 at 6:31 PM
General Alexander Cavalié Mercer of G Troop RHA, later G Battery (Mercer's Troop) RHA. Fought at Waterloo and documented his experience in "Journal of the Waterloo Campaign."
Share a TV series you've watched from beginning to end more than once.
November 19, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Share a TV series you've watched from beginning to end more than once.
I was about to add that about poppies starting in the US, but you got it covered.
October 30, 2025 at 8:55 PM
I was about to add that about poppies starting in the US, but you got it covered.
Here in Eastern Ontario Loughborough Lake is pronounced Low-boro. When I moved to the area 25 years ago I used the UK pronunciation and was quickly "corrected."
October 28, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Here in Eastern Ontario Loughborough Lake is pronounced Low-boro. When I moved to the area 25 years ago I used the UK pronunciation and was quickly "corrected."
All the regular denizens of the Sidebar of Shame will miss Colin's expertise and commentary. So sorry for your loss. RIP
September 17, 2025 at 12:25 PM
All the regular denizens of the Sidebar of Shame will miss Colin's expertise and commentary. So sorry for your loss. RIP
An image of Alvei under sail. Its website classes Alvei as a "Main topsail schooner"
September 12, 2025 at 3:57 PM
An image of Alvei under sail. Its website classes Alvei as a "Main topsail schooner"
National flags becoming more evident here in Canada in reaction to our southern neighbour's announced policy of extinguishing our country. Also an opportunity to reclaim the flag from the far right Freedom convoy types who hijacked it in 2022.
September 2, 2025 at 1:47 PM
National flags becoming more evident here in Canada in reaction to our southern neighbour's announced policy of extinguishing our country. Also an opportunity to reclaim the flag from the far right Freedom convoy types who hijacked it in 2022.
Israel, South Vietnam, South Korea, Iran
July 31, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Israel, South Vietnam, South Korea, Iran
Every song a gem on this classic album.
May 27, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Every song a gem on this classic album.
Joseph and George gave their lives to defend Canada, while at home their family worked in war industry and purchased war bonds.
May 16, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Joseph and George gave their lives to defend Canada, while at home their family worked in war industry and purchased war bonds.
George Hong died on 8 September 1944 and is buried in Ancona War Cemetery; his epitaph “SO THAT ALL PEOPLES MAY LIVE IN PEACE AND FREEDOM. BORN WINDSOR, ONTARIO, CANADA” He was 19. We will remember them.
May 16, 2025 at 3:54 PM
George Hong died on 8 September 1944 and is buried in Ancona War Cemetery; his epitaph “SO THAT ALL PEOPLES MAY LIVE IN PEACE AND FREEDOM. BORN WINDSOR, ONTARIO, CANADA” He was 19. We will remember them.
Joseph Hong’s brother, George, was serving with the West Nova Scotia Regiment in Italy, after recovering from wounds received earlier that year.
May 16, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Joseph Hong’s brother, George, was serving with the West Nova Scotia Regiment in Italy, after recovering from wounds received earlier that year.
Joseph Hong is buried in BRETTEVILLE-SUR-LAIZE Cdn War Cemetery with his crew. The inscription on his grave “UNION OF A CHINESE HEART WITH A CANADIAN SPIRIT”. He was 20
May 16, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Joseph Hong is buried in BRETTEVILLE-SUR-LAIZE Cdn War Cemetery with his crew. The inscription on his grave “UNION OF A CHINESE HEART WITH A CANADIAN SPIRIT”. He was 20