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21 September 1944

Battle of San Fortunato

end of the Battle of San Fortunato, the town in Canadian hands, which opened up the Italian north, an objective since the initial invasion

21 September 1944

13 March 1945

Disembark with 1 Canadian Corps

Disembark with 1 Canadian Corps for the Northern European theatre

13 March 1945

08 May 1945

VE Day

VE Day and the Liberation of Holland: PPCLI is the first Allied Regiment to enter Amsterdam, Holland

08 May 1945

01 June 1945

Canadian Pacific Force

New battalion is authorized to join the Canadian Pacific Force for a campaign against Japan. After Japan’s surrender (15 August) the Pacific Force is disbanded.

01 June 1945

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