Today is 23 December 2025. This page displays events that occurred on the 23rd of December in previous years. It also displays three days before and after today.
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New Parade Sword, worn by RSM presented to Royal Canadian Regt. by Sgts Mess of 48th HighlandersMarks 125th Anniversary of RCR and tradition begun 50 years prior.
DSO to Capt. (acting Maj.) John Clarke for attack by A Coy west of Ortonaarea called “Cemetery Hill”; 1 1/2 Km penetration behind German lines
MC to Lt. (acting Capt) John Clarkson for leading tanks through 100 yds of enemy under fireKey to defeating German Bn level attack and creating ultimate withdrawal
Battle Honour, Ortona. 48th penetrate 1 1/2 mi behind German lines in single file at night in rain.Position defended alone from 24 through 26 Dec against German assaults.
MM to CSM (WO2) Gordon Keeler for taking command of Coy and defeating powerful German attack
MM to Pte Robert Crane with platoon pinned down, advancing with LMG pinning and silencing enemyTook out MG post then charged the 2nd with bayonet. Cemetery Hill w of Ortona