May 13, 1757
On this date in 1757, Engineer officers in the British Army were granted military rank as engineers and no longer had to seek line commissions.
May 12, 1943
1943 - Axis forces in North Africa surrendered.
May 12, 1944
On this date in 1944, a 100-foot Load Class 30 tank-mounted Bailey bridge was launched over the Gari River. This was the first of this type constructed.
May 11, 1957
On this date in 1957, Brig J.L. Melville officially opened the RCE Museum at Camp Chilliwack.
May 10, 1915
On this date in 1915, two sappers from 1st Divisional Signal Company built two receiving sets and initiated wireless communication in the Canadian Expeditionary Force.
May 9, 1945
On this date in 1945, the Royal Canadian Engineer strength with Canadian Army overseas was 685 officers and 15,677 other ranks.
May 8, 1976
On this day in 1976, an advance party of Canadian Forces personnel departed Lahr, Germany for an earthquake zone around Fruili, Italy. The operation involves the medical corps, a squadron of field engineers, and helicopters and their crews.
May 8, 1945
On this date in 1945, there were 521 officers and 13,020 other ranks of the Royal Canadian Engineers serving with 21 Army Group in Northwest Europe.
May 7, 1972
On this date in 1972, The Trans-Canada Highway bridge over the Petawawa River collapsed. In a short period, 1 Field Squadron constructed a detour route including a two-span Bailey bridge.
May 6, 1947
On this date in 1947, Spr R.C. Spencer MM, was first other rank to enlist in the post-war 23rd Field Squadron. Maj G.K. Wade was appointed the first Commanding Officer.