September 15, 1936
On this date in 1936, Maj.F.R. Henshaw was formally appointed the first Chief Instructor of the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering.
On this date in 1936, Maj.F.R. Henshaw was formally appointed the first Chief Instructor of the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering.
On this date in 1826, Lt-Col John By set off to Wrightville to build the Rideau Canal.
On this date in 1944, armoured D-7 bulldozers came into use with 1 Canadian Corps.
On this date in 1954, the Army Survey Establishment became involved with the RCAF in the survey of the Mid-Canada Radar Line.
On this date in 1942, 1st Division engineers started training exercise SPINACH in England. Practising the rapid pursuit, 21 crossings were affected in ten days using all types of equipment.
On this date in 1944, 4th Field Survey Company was reorganized as 1st Air Survey Company, RCE and augmented by 1st Map Photo Section
On this date in 1713, the French took possession of Cape Breton Island and started construction of the fortress at Louisbourg.
On this date in 1944, Major D.W Cunnington was sent to the US Command and General Staff Course in preparation to a posting in the Pacific Theatre.
On this date in 1944, A/Maj Sharon and Lt Rollefson were awarded the Military Cross and Sgt Burlton the Military Medal, for their role in building a bridge over the Ghent Canal.
On this date in 1916, five officers and 23 other ranks from the 1st Overseas Canadian Pioneer Details were sent to operate steam boats on the River Tigris.