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January 1974 - The Canadian Infantry Association (CIA) plaque presented by Lieutenant-Colonel Herbert Asmus Ludwig Buhring, OMM, CD, ADC (1932-2001)Description
The Canadian Infantry Association (CIA) plaque presented by Lieutenant-Colonel Herbert Asmus Ludwig Buhring, OMM, CD, ADC in January 1974.
The Canadian Infantry Association (CIA) has a storied history that dates back to 1912, making it one of the oldest professional associations in Canada. Established with a mission to serve those who have served or are currently serving as Infanteers, the CIA has remained steadfast in its commitment to supporting and advancing the Infantry profession within the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). The roots of the Canadian Infantry association lie in the amalgamation of two historic organizations - the 1912 Canadian Infantry Association and the Machine Gun Association of Canada. These legacies are represented in the Association's emblem.
ABOUT THE OFFICER: Lieutenant-Colonel Herbert Asmus Ludwig Buhring, OMM, CD, ADC
Lieutenant-Colonel Herbert Asmus Ludwig Buhring, OMM, CD , ADV who was awarded his Order of Military Merit on June 30th, 1985. He was one of only a handful of CGG Officers to have been LCol Commanding The Canadian Grenadier Guards twice in his career. (1982-1985, and 1972-1976)
LCol Buhring is one of at least 12 Canadian Order of Military Merit recipients who have served with CGG during their military careers and was the first CGG Officer to have received the order.
Instituted in 1972, The Canadian Order of Military Merit (OMM) is a military honour for merit that is the second highest order (ne st to the order of Canada) administered by the Governor in Council on behalf of the Canadian monarch. A total of 5,285 appointments and promotions to the order have been made in the fifty years from its inception in 1972 to 2022.
Created By
Abdourahamane, IssaCreate Date
December 26, 2023Updated By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Update Date
October 27, 2024
