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Canadian Forces Joint Support Group

Today in Military History

November 1

1918:

VALENCIENNES, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 2 Nov 18)

1918:

VC won by Sgt Hugh Cairns, 46th Battalion, CEF, Valenciennes (posthumous)

1944:

Walcheren

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