August 24, 1944
On this date in 1944, Spr C.H. Kreuger of the 1st Mechanical Equipment Company, having cleared 24 miles of road with his D-7 dozer, won the Military Medal for work under fire.
August 23, 1986
On this date in 1986, 56 Field Engineer Squadron completed an Acrow bridge over the Dyke's River in Labrador in support of Air Command.
August 22, 1950
On this date in 1950, Brig R.M. Rockingham announced that a new unit, 57th Canadian Independent Field Squadron would be formed for service in Korea.
August 21, 1954
On this date in 1954, the Army Survey Establishment began the production of Military City Maps of major urban locations in Canada - eventually producing 51 map sheets.
August 21, 1855
On this date in 1855, Cornelius Krieghoff, a renown Dutch-Canadian painter, was listed on the nominal roll of a Volunteer Militia Company of Engineers in Lower Canada as a lieutenant.
August 20, 1941
On this date in 1941, 3rd Field Company embarked for Spitzbergen where they destroyed wireless installations and coal depots to prevent the enemy using the site.
August 19, 1942
On this date in 1942, 71 Beach Assault Team sappers and 98 Demolition Team Sappers landed on the beach at Dieppe. Only 18 returned to England. Twenty 27 died on the beaches, in the boats, or later in hospital or in captivity.
August 19, 1942
On this date in 1942, L/Sgt G.A. Hickson was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for action at Dieppe. He later was awarded the Military Medal for action in North Africa.
August 18, 1914
On this date in 1914, five officers and 144 other ranks from 5th Field Company arrived at Valcartier to prepare the camp for the training of the Expeditionary Force