Significant Dates in Canadian Military History


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  • 26/6/1885
    A Brigade Order issued by Major-General John Laurie thanked the nursing sisters for their contribution during the North West rebellion.
  • 26/6/1923
    HMCS Queen, a current day Naval Reserve Division, was raised as a Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve half-company in Regina.
  • 26/6/1941
    The Canadian government announces its intention to form a Canadian Women's Army Corps.
  • 26/6/1959
    Canadian warships assigned to Atlantic Command participate in the opening ceremonies of the St. Lawrence Seaway.

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