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Today in Military History

April 3

1917:

Major F.W. Lumsden , DSO, Royal Marine Artillery awarded the Victoria Cross, France

1943:

Corporal T. P. Hunter, 43 Commando Royal Marines awarded the Victoria Cross, Italy

1951:

KAPYONG-CHON, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 16 Apr 51)

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