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STAFF SERGEANT
R.B. CATHLINE
Served 1940-1947
1949 - 1966

Elected to the Canadian Forces Sports Hall of Fame for outstanding achievement in

RIFLE SHOOTING

Cathline
INTERNATIONAL  
1954-1970
13 time member of the Canadian Rifle team selected to compete at Bisley, England

Awarded the Canadian Army "Gold Rifle Marksman Badge" the first authorized by the Chief of Defence Staff
1959
Broke the Fort Benning (USA) US Army Marksmanship Team record at 1000 yds

1st place in the Grand Aggregate (Canadian Team), Bisley registered in 1939
1964
1st place in the McKinnon Team Match, Bisley
1965
1st place in the Empire Team Match, Bisley
NATIONAL  
1952-1965
Competed in 26 National Rifle Competitions, winning 1st place 13 times, with numerous top 5 placings
PROVINCIAL  
1955-1961
Competed in the Ontario Rifle Association Competitions, winning 1st place 9 times
1955
The Mercier Militia Aggregate, received the Governor General Medal for his 1st place
1957
The Mercier Militia Aggregate, received the DRA silver medal
1st place at The Commemorative Match
1960
The Lieutenant-Governor Match Received the NRA silver medal
1952-1966
19 1st place and 14 2nd place wins as the RCEME Armourer of the Royal Canadian School of Infantry