October 22, 1944
On this date in 1944, Canadian Engineers suffered casualties while clearing extensive mines and booby traps during operations near Bergen-Op-Zoom.
On this date in 1944, Canadian Engineers suffered casualties while clearing extensive mines and booby traps during operations near Bergen-Op-Zoom.
On this date in 1944, 8 Field Squadron encountered a heavily mined railway crossing (that included 50kg bombs) north of Calmpthout.
On this date in 1884, the Canadian Nile Voyaguers begin the mission to rescue General Gordon at Khartoum Egypt.
On this date in 1966, 3 Field Squadron began work on 40 miles of road improvement and the construction of a bridge to provide access to the Nemaiah Valley, BC.
On this date in 1918, Canadian Engineers became involved in a massive bridge building operation as the army moved forward on their front in France.
On this date in 1957, the 2,130- foot long suspension bridge over the Peace River collapsed. Prompt action by Northwest Highway System personnel opened a detour route within days.
On this date in 1953, 1st Field Engineer Regiment, part of the new Division, was established with its Headquarters at Camp Chilliwack. 23 Fd Sqn was redesignated 1 Fd Sqn, the 57th became 2 Fd Sqn, the 58th became 3 Fd Sqn, and the 59th became 3 Fd Sqn.
On this date in 1972, the RCE Museum was redesignated as the Canadian Military Engineer Museum and in July 1973 was granted official museum status by National Defence Headquarters.
On this date in 1966, the Army Survey Establishment was redesignated the Canadian Forces Mapping and Charting Establishment.