TRIVIA NOTE:
To date all trivia has been about the 84th. That is because that was the only questions that were recieved. Needed are questions about the other groups. This is a great way to teach the history of our provience to everyone. Thank you.
POSTED DATE: JAN 2012.
TRIVIA
I need more Trivia Questions ASAP, please.
Answers to the last Quiz:
11. The descendants of an "84th man" who lives in the Rawdon area still possess his backsword.
Who is that soldier?
b. Alexander Cameron
12. What were the names ofone of the first two newsletters published by the 84th of Foot 2nd Battalion Regimental Association? Pick from two of the following:
b. The Agitated Adjutant
d. The Oatmeal Savage
13. In Annapolis Royal on August 5th, 1995, the 84th was involved in the burial of the of a revolutionary War era soldier who had been unearthed outside of Fort Anne.
Name two of the pall bearers from the list below:
d. Kerry DeLorey
e. Steven McLean
g. Peter Hyslop
h. Peter Ashley
14. Who, other than the 84th ‘Medalmen’ is a recipient of the 84th Badge of Merit?
d. Former Nova Scotia Lt. Governor James Kinley (who still bears the title)
15. In the early days, a friend of the 84th freely used the expletive, “ Well stab my vitals!” Who was it?
b. Peter Gillies
Who is that soldier?
b. Alexander Cameron
12. What were the names ofone of the first two newsletters published by the 84th of Foot 2nd Battalion Regimental Association? Pick from two of the following:
b. The Agitated Adjutant
d. The Oatmeal Savage
13. In Annapolis Royal on August 5th, 1995, the 84th was involved in the burial of the of a revolutionary War era soldier who had been unearthed outside of Fort Anne.
Name two of the pall bearers from the list below:
d. Kerry DeLorey
e. Steven McLean
g. Peter Hyslop
h. Peter Ashley
14. Who, other than the 84th ‘Medalmen’ is a recipient of the 84th Badge of Merit?
d. Former Nova Scotia Lt. Governor James Kinley (who still bears the title)
15. In the early days, a friend of the 84th freely used the expletive, “ Well stab my vitals!” Who was it?
b. Peter Gillies
List of those who answeres correctly:
Peter Ashley (84th) was the only one who answered the quiz, but had Kevin Booker for No.15. Take it up with Kerry DeLorey, he sent in the quiz.
Answers will be post in one month or when we get a winner.
Answers to the last quiz.
6. What American General saved John Small’s life at the Battle of Bunker Hill?
Israel Putnam
7. What was the exact date, the regiment received authorization from the King to be put on the Army establishment as the 84th ?
December 24th, 1778
8. One of the items issued to the men were ‘handscoons’.
What is a handscoon?
A coarse flannel mitten.
9. How many Battalions of the RHE did the ambitious Allan MacLean plan to raise?
Five. He had hoped to raise three more in the Carolinas.
10. Ensign Lachlan Macquarie of the 84th eventually became known as “The father of _______”. (a country)
Australia
Israel Putnam
7. What was the exact date, the regiment received authorization from the King to be put on the Army establishment as the 84th ?
December 24th, 1778
8. One of the items issued to the men were ‘handscoons’.
What is a handscoon?
A coarse flannel mitten.
9. How many Battalions of the RHE did the ambitious Allan MacLean plan to raise?
Five. He had hoped to raise three more in the Carolinas.
10. Ensign Lachlan Macquarie of the 84th eventually became known as “The father of _______”. (a country)
Australia