26 JUNE 1915, Page 3

Wednesday's papers publish the Canadian Record Officer's account of the

splendid achievements of the Princess Patricia's Light Infantry—the first men of the Dominion to go to the front. They have been in the trenches since January, and in the Ypres salient since April. On May 8th, "the most critical and most costly in the history of the battalion," its strength was reduced from six hundred and thirty-five to one hundred and fifty, and only four officers—all Lieutenants—were left, two of whom began the war in the ranks. But if their losses were heavy, they won imperishable glory by their magnificent courage and tenacity. It is indeed a thrilling and inspiring record of unflinching heroism and devotion. We may add that of the eight new V.O.'e announced on Thursday three are Canadians.