1 February 1944 A Canadian corps operates on the front line, in Italy, for the first time since the Great War. 2 February 1915 A German spy

1 January 1916 In his New Years’ message, Prime Minister Robert Borden announces Canada’s goal to place 500,000 men in uniform. 2 January 1940 PO Selby Roger

1 November 1918 Sgt. Hugh Cairns earns the Victoria Cross for capturing multiple machine-gun crews near Valenciennes, France. He is mortally wounded in the process.

1 October 1917  Lt.-Col. Philip Bent is posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for leading a successful counterattack to regain lost positions near Polygon Wood, Belgium. 3

2 September 1945  Japan signs an unconditional surrender, ending six years of war. 3 September 1916  The Canadian Corps take a front along Pozières Ridge