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CFAD

Canadian Forces Ammunition Depot

Today in Military History

October 3

1917:

Sir Wilfred Laurier resigns

1918:

Battle of BEAUREVOIR LINE, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 5 Oct 18)

1944:

MONTE CECO, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 17 Oct 44)

1951:

KOWANG-SAN, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 12 Oct 51)

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