January 6, 1918
On this date in 1918, Cpl Robert Clark from 1st Field Company was serving with 40 other Canadians in Mesopotamia to train a guerilla army from the Kurds
January 5, 1943
On this date in 1943, sappers comprised 10% of the Canadian troops that arrived in Algiers for service with the British Army in North Africa.
January 4, 1683
On this date in 1683, Etienne Verrier was born. He was to become Chief Engineer of Fortress Louisburg from 1724-45.
January 3, 1877
On this date in 1877, Maj G.R. Walker was appointed the first Professor of Military Engineering at the Royal Military College.
January 2, 1969
On this date in 1969, the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering was renamed to the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering.
January 1, 1941
On this date in 1941, No. 2 Tunneling Company RCE was authorized. The first Commanding Officer, Maj C.B. North RCE had previously served in the First World War. The CMEA sponsors The Tunnellers' Cup every year.
December 31, 1942
On this date in 1942, the Field Companies were assigned a series of demolitions to be carried out in the event of an invasion of England.
December 30, 1944
On this date in 1944, the Directorate of Engineer Development designed and tested a light alloy assault bridge for infantry use with a 100-foot span.
December 29, 1915
On this date in 1915, Cpl A. McI. Morrison was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for carrying out demolitions in the German lines.
December 28, 1943
On this date in 1943, all available engineer personnel were employed clearing debris from the streets and roads around Ortona after the German Parachutists retreated.