On this date in 1966, the Chief of Technical Services, Lt-Gen LGC Lilley (former RCE), announced that the base Construction Engineering organizations of all three Services would be realigned in accordance with a standard organization.
On this date in 1945, the 1st Field Company was the first engineer unit to leave Italy for the Northwest Europe theatre. The last unit left on 14 April.
On this date in 1943, Lt E.T Galway was awarded the George Medal and Spr J. Lorraine the British Empire Medal for their part in rescuing L/Cpl W.N. Hunt from a watery grave in England.
On this date in 1904, the Corps was renamed the Royal Canadian Engineers and His Majesty authorized the Royal Cypher surmounted by the Imperial Crown.
On this date in 1836, Royal Engineers Lt-Col John By, builder of the Rideau Canal, died in Frant, East Sussex, England.
On this date in 1951, 57th Field Squadron completed their unit training and spent time in the field in Fort Lewis, Washington to acclimatize personnel to the harsh living conditions anticipated in Korea.
On this date in 1945, in preparation for the advance into Germany, 11 Field Company practised ferrying a battalion with support weapons including Bren Gun carriers and anti-tank artillery.
On this date in 1940, intervention by the Engineer Commander of the 1st Canadian Division was necessary to obtain basic tools for the sappers to conduct training in England.
On this date in 1961, the works section of the United Nations Emergency Force (UNEF) completed an extensive renovation program at Sharm El Sheikh.
On this date in 1945, 5 Field Company, assisted by 23 Field Company and 2 Road Construction Company removed debris from the Maas River in preparation for erecting the Walsh Bridge.