October 3, 1914
On this date in 1914, 38 officers and 721 other ranks of the Canadian Engineers sailed for Europe. Sapper signals personnel were in addition to these.
October 2, 1940
On this date in 1940, the first of 7000 members of the Canadian Forestry Corps arrived in Scotland to provide sawn lumber for the Allied Armies in Europe.
October 1, 1946
On this date in 1946, A6 Canadian Engineer Training Centre was redesignated the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering and Camp Chilliwack became the "Home of the Engineers."
September 30, 1826
On this date in 1826, the Earl of Dalhousie was returning to Quebec City after he turned the first sod for the Rideau Canal in Entrance Valley.
September 29, 1945
On this date in 1945, 1st Field Company once again marched through the streets of Halifax following the unit’s return from Europe.
September 28, 1918
On this date in 1918, an Inglis bridge was built on the Arras-Cambrai road - the first one erected by Canadians under shellfire.
September 28, 1915
On this date in 1915, No 1 Canadian Forestry Party formed at Hautot Remount Depot and began work in the Foret de Rouvey near Rouen, France.
September 27, 1944
On this date in 1944, 3rd Field Company, in support of the New Zealanders, built a 80-footTriple-Single Bailey bridge and a 90-foot Triple-Single Bailey in one day.
September 26, 1914
On this date in 1914, the establishment of a Field Company included 17 riding horses, 35 draught horses, 4 pack mules, 4 Royal Engineer wagons, 8 tool carts, 75 feet of medium bridge, 2 wooden pontoons, and 2 trestles.