June 7
1855: Bombardier T. Wilkinson, Royal Marine Artillery, awarded the Victoria Cross, Sebastopol
1872: Governor General's Foot Guards: Civitas et Princeps Cura Nostra (Our country and ruler are our concern)
1917: MESSINES, 1917, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 14 June 17): 19 mines exploded, 9 miles of front stormed, 6400 prisoners taken
1944: Capture of Port-en- Bessin, (47 Royal Marine Commando)
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