February 15, 1916
On this date in 1916, due to the shortage of engineer personnel, work parties from other units were attached on a temporary basis - an arrangement that was not very satisfactory.
On this date in 1916, due to the shortage of engineer personnel, work parties from other units were attached on a temporary basis - an arrangement that was not very satisfactory.
On this date in 1910, 1st Field Troop CE was authorized to serve with the cavalry.
On this date in 1945, 16 Field Company blew breeches in the dykes to alleviate flooding in the area of Kranenburg in support of operation VERITABLE.
On this date in 1947, North American Air Defence (NORAD), a joint Canada-USA agreement for air defence of North America was announced.
On this date in 1917, the Permanent Base Company, Canadian Engineers was established at le Havre. This unit was a forerunner of the Field Park units that appeared in later years.
On this date in 1943, the Joint Chiefs of Staff decide that 1st Canadian Infantry Division including RCE units 1st, 3rd, and 4th Field Companies; 2nd Field Park Company, a Detachment of 1 Tunnelling Company and HQ RCE would participate in Op HUSKY - the Invasion of Sicily.
On this date in 1944, the Canadian Railway Operating Companies posted some 230 members with British Railways to relieve their shortages of skilled staff.
On this date in 1944, the Engineer Tunneling Companies were redesignated as "Drilling Companies" with revised establishments.
On this date in 1915, Engineer and Signal units of the 1st Canadian Division embarked for St. Nazaire France.
On this date in 1968, Bill C-243 was passed - formalizing the restructuring of the Canadian Forces into a single, unified force. Three years later the Military Engineer Branch emerged.