June 1, 1951
On this date in 1951, 45 Field Squadron, RCE (Reserve Force), located in Sydney NS, was activated as a sub-unit of 5 Field Engineer Regiment in Halifax.
June 1, 1942
On this date in 1942, the Canadian Petroleum Warfare Experimental Unit, RCE was formed. The unit carried out flame warfare experimentation.
May 31, 1827
On this date in 1827, the 15th Company of Royal Sappers and Miners arrived to build the Rideau Canal.
May 30, 1944
On this date in 1944, 14 Field Company erected a 110 foot Double-Single Bailey bridge across the Liri River near Ceprano to provide an urgently needed crossing.
May 29, 1944
On this date in 1944, Lt J.W. Bailey was sent back to organize and train 1 Cdn Assault Troop with the Armoured Corps.
May 28, 1918
On this date in 1918, in recognition of the greater mobility of operations, sappers were transferred to specialized bridging units.
May 27, 1944
On this date in 1944, based on past experience, the Engineer component of 5th Armoured Division was increased to three Field Squadrons. 14 Field Company thus joined 1 and 10 Field Squadrons.
May 26, 1945
On this date in 1945, 2nd Battalion completed two timber pile bailey bridges at Zutphen each about 1450 feet long. The Army Commander officially opened the bridges on 29 May.
May 25, 1916
On this date in 1916, 239th Canadian Overseas Railway Construction Battalion was authorized to carry outwork on the Western front.
May 24, 1832
On this date in 1832, Lt-Col John By, RE officially opened the Rideau Canal.