Response By
Peter Devlin
Banner of the West Suffolk Regiment, about 1862
fabric Gift of Mr. Ed Phelps, 1976Response
The military had a significant role in the history and development of London over the centuries. The 63rd (West Suffolk) Regiment is but one regiment and it was stationed in London from 1862 to 1864. This British Infantry Regiment has a storied past, some of which is recorded on their magnificent Regimental Banner. The quilted banner, in Regimental colours, demonstrated allegiance to Her Majesty as well as recording memorable battles, adages and mottos that gave the Regiment its unique personality.
Lieutenant General Peter John Devlin CMM, MSC, CD has been President of Fanshawe College since 2013. Educated at Western University, Devlin held senior positions in several overseas capacities including in Cyprus, the former Yugoslavia, Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan. He was Commander of the Canadian Army from 2010 until his retirement from military service in 2013.