November 11, 1918
On this date in 1918, Headquarters 3rd Brigade Canadian Engineers entered Mons while the rank and file were busy with spade, axe, and probe to clear the routes in the area.
November 10, 1926
On this date in 1926, Lt-Col J.P. Fell was appointed honourary Lieutenant Colonel of the 11th District Engineers, the first such appointment in the Canadian Engineers.
November 8, 1914
On this date in 1914, all ranks of Canadian Engineers in England were employed in the erection of hutments for the Canadian Expeditionary Force.
November 7, 1943
On this date in 1943, a Tunneling Company Detachment was employed cutting a section of road in the rock cliff north of Carpinone, Italy.
November 6, 1990
On this date in 1990, 45 Field Engineer Squadron completed building a Load Class 20 Non-Standard Bridge for the local school board on Beechmont Road, Cape Breton.
November 5, 1956
On this date in 1956, the United Nations authorized an emergency peacekeeping force (UNEF) for employment in Egypt. 53 Engineer personnel were included in the initial Canadian unit.
November 4, 1950
On this date in 1950, 57th Independent Field Squadron moved to Fort Lewis Washington for training with US Forces prior to deployment to Korea.
November 3, 1967
On this date in 1967, 2 Field Squadron demolished the Hawkshaw Bridge over the Saint John River in New Brunswick at the request of the Province.
November 2, 1920
On this date in 1920, the Engineer Units (except for some Signals units) were disbanded by General Order 192. They had suffered 2004 fatalities during the war.
November 1, 1918
On this date in 1918, Sgt A.G.B. Pratt and LCpl F.L. Breeze crawled forward under machine gun fire to cut the wires leading to a bridge demolition. Each was awarded the Military Medal for their action.