October 1

1870:

The Yukon field force reaches Dawson City

1916:

ANCRE HEIGHTS, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 11 Nov 1916)

1918:

VC won by Lt Milton Fowler Gregg, The Royal Canadian Regiment, Near Cambrai, France

1918:

VC won by Sgt William Merrifield, MM, 4th Battalion, CEF, Abancourt, France

1943:

MOTTA MONTECORVINO, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 3 Oct 43)

1944:

THE SCHELDT, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 8 Nov 44)