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August 15
1917: HILL 70, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 25 Aug 17)
1917: VC won by Pte Michael James O'Rourke, 7th Battalion, CEF, Hill 70, France
1944: Operation Dragoon, Allied landing in South of France
1944: SOUTHERN FRANCE, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 28 Aug 44)
1945: Emperor Hirohito's radio broadcast, accepting Allied surrender terms - VJ Day
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