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TODAY IN CANADIAN MILITARY HISTORY
1944 - Major John Mahony of the Westminister Regiment was a constant source of inspiration and determination as he tirelessly organized the defence, visited his men in their positions, and personally directed the fire of the light anti-tank weapons on hand near the Melfa River, Italy. For his actions Major Mahony earned the Victoria Cross.
Today's Honour Roll
W. Gordon, E. J. Keegan, J. V. Snyder, J. R. Crowther, H. M. Tinker, D. R. Thomas, C. P. Storer, R. Shaw, E. Collard, D. J. Tenaille
These are 10 of the 401 Canadians who fell on this day in history.
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