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ROCHE, Col. John Redmond, CM, OBE, FRHSC (Hon)
Arms: |
Gules, three Roach naiant in pale and on a Chief Argent a pair of Scales Gules surmounted by a Sword point downwards proper hilt and pommel Or the whole between two Fleurs de Lis Azure. |
Crest: |
Perched on a Rock proper a Sea Eagle wings addorsed Argent beaked and legged Or, holding in the dexter talon a Roach Argent. |
Motto: |
MON DIEU EST MA ROCHE |
Source: |
Genealogical Office, Dublin, June 1, 1962 College of Arms, London, October 10, 1967 Canadian Heraldic Authority, Ottawa, May 28, 1992. |
Artist: |
Gordon Macpherson |
Note: |
Col. J. Redmond Roche was one of the founders of the RHSC. |
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Click Col. John Redmond Roche's biography. |
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Order of Canada, Member Appointment: June 20, 1983 Investiture: October 5, 1983 |
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Honorary Fellow Royal Heraldry Society of Canada, Awarded: 1985 |
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