January 26, 1940
On this date in 1940, 1st Corps Field Survey Company sailed from Halifax on the Empress of Australia for service in Europe.
January 25, 1943
On this date in 1943, in Italy 4 Field Company was conducting training for officers and NCOs on reconnaissance by means of Tactical Exercises Without Troops (TEWTs).
January 24, 1942
On this date in 1942, the Field Companies training in England conducted surveys of slopes and water depth of possible enemy assault locations on England.
January 23, 1944
On this date in 1944, in Italy 10 Field Company found that road maintenance in Italy was a never-ending task due to weather, heavy traffic and enemy shelling.
January 22, 1944
On this date in 1944, in Italy 1st Field Company learned they were able to repair damaged Bailey Bridges due to the basic design of the equipment.
January 21, 1942
On this date in 1942, 3 Field Company was engaged in demolition training in England in the withdrawal phase of battle. It was reported that training was hampered by a shortage of materials.
January 20, 1918
On this date in 1918, the Canadian Railway Operating Company reported that it was dispatching 150 trains a day - transporting 200 tonnes of supplies plus troops and wounded.
January 19, 1953
On this date in 1953, the first intake of the Sapper Apprentice Program arrived at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack. A total of 14 intakes were enrolled with the last one graduating in 1967.
January 18, 1945
On this date in 1945, 4th Equipment and Maintenance Platoon RCE demonstrated a 30-foot span Bailey lift bridge for use over canals.