What does Ric a dam Doo mean?

cloth of your mother
The regimental colours became known as the “Ric-A-Dam-Doo”, reportedly from the Gaelic for “cloth of your mother”. This colour was carried in every regimental action during World War I.

What is a Patricia in military?

PPCLI. Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI, generally referred to as The Patricias [a 1]) is one of the three Regular Force infantry regiments of the Canadian Army of the Canadian Forces. The regiment is composed of four battalions including a Primary Reserve battalion, for a total of 2,000 soldiers.

Can SOF com?

The Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM) is a high-readiness organization, able to deploy special operations forces on very short notice to protect Canadians from threats at home and abroad. CANSOFCOM provides the Government of Canada with agile, high-readiness special operations forces.

What is a Rickabamboo?

Like a game of telephone, the phrase “light infantry” has transformed into “lived in a tree.” The word “rigabamboo” (or rickabamboo) refers to the red, gold, and purple regimental flag and is “Ric-A-Dam-D00” in the original. Princess Patricia presents a wreath to the troops (www.birthofaregiment.com).

What was the Princess Pat light infantry?

Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI, generally referred to as the Patricia’s) is one of the three Regular Force infantry regiments of the Canadian Army of the Canadian Armed Forces. Formed in 1914, it is named for Princess Patricia of Connaught, daughter of the then-Governor General of Canada.

What is Ppcli in the military?

When did Canada send Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry to France?

December 21, 1914
The PPCLI was raised on the initiative of Captain Andrew Hamilton Gault in 1914, to participate in the Canadian war effort for the First World War. It was the first Canadian infantry unit to enter the theatre of operations, arriving in France on December 21, 1914.