October 1, 1916
Second Lieutenant W.J. Tempest, a western Canadian immigrant, shoots down a Zeppelin over England. He is awarded the Distinguished Service Order.
October 2, 1952
Three sailors are killed, 10 wounded when an enemy shell hits HMCS Iroquois off the east coast of Korea.
My Dear Mother and Family, Well, I am the lucky boy. Just drew down your letter, a couple from Ada and one from Elliott and
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