Operation Medusa in 2006. Members from the RHLI in Afghanistan served with Infantry Platoons, CIMIC & PSY OPS teams, Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT), Force Protection Units, Helicopter Door Gunner Sections, and Canadian Special Operations Forces. Battle honours Battle honours in small capitals are for large operations and campaigns and those in lowercase are for more specific battles. Bold type indicates honours authorized to be emblazoned on the regimental colour. Royal Canadian Army Cadets The RHLI has two affiliated Royal Canadian Army Cadets corps. One corps in Hamilton (62 Canadian Cadet Corps) and one corps in Burlington (2379 Canadian Cadet Corps). Both corps have an outstanding training program as well as having had several cadets attend the Royal Military College of Canada or Civilian University - Regular Officers Training Program and join the Canadian Armed Forces. Notable soldiers Denis Whitaker, a prewar professional football player, rose to command the 1st Battalion of the regiment in the Second World War. After the war, he rose to the rank of Brigadier and published many books on Canadian military history with his wife Shelagh. Rev. John Wier Foote, VC, was awarded the Victoria Cross during the battle of Dieppe for rescuing fallen Allied soldiers and surrendering so as to assist the captured and injured Allied soldiers during their wait for liberation. William Merrifield, Victoria Cross recipient George R. Robinson, Director of Music of the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry Band from 1871 – 1916 Traditions Soldiers of the regiment are colloquially known individually and collectively as Rileys referring phonetically to RHLI. Exercise Resolute Riley: held annually since 1997 at Valens Conservation Area in Waterdown. This event, which historically takes place the second weekend in September, tests soldiers physical fitness as well as teamwork while completing a swamp crossing, cross-country run, rucksack march and water crossing. The winning team is awarded the Nicolazzo Trophy (named after Master Corporal Frank Nicolazzo, who was killed in 1996). Silver Cap Badge: This honour is awarded annually to the top soldier within the following rank groups; private/corporal, master corporal, sergeant and junior officer. Awarded during the Regimental Christmas Dinner, the Silver Cap Badge is then worn by the recipient for one year. RHLI 13th Battalion Ceremonial Guard: The regiment maintains a ceremonial guard used to perform public duties on behalf of the regiment. Known as The RHLI 13th Battalion Ceremonial Guard, it demonstrate the weapons, tactics (field formations and maneuvers)