July 29, 1944
On this date in 1944, 1 Field Park Company was able to develop a cable layer from a plough that that very much pleased the Signals.
On this date in 1944, 1 Field Park Company was able to develop a cable layer from a plough that that very much pleased the Signals.
On this date in 1916, at the request of the British Government three sections of Skilled Railway Employees, Canadian Expeditionary Force, were authorized.
On this date in 1944, 10th Field Park Company completed emergency repairs of the printing presses to enable "The Maple Leaf" to print its first edition.
On this date in 1945, 2/6 Field Company of the Occupation Force in Germany organized a unit canteen “Club 49” to provide local recreation facilities as such other facilities were too far away.
On this date in 1936, Spr G.L. Turner of 1st Field Company rode for Canada in the 100 km bicycle race in the 1936 Olympics.
On this date in 1916, the 1st Tunneling Company raised a warning of an enemy mine about to be detonated and saved many casualties among the allied defenders.
On this date in 1944, Headquarters 1st Canadian Army became operational and took up the left flank of the Allied Armies where it remained for the rest of the war.
On this date in 1944, 7 Field Company experienced difficulties in Italy with infantry support during night laying of mines.
On this date in 1958, Engineer elements fighting forest fires threatening Whitehorse were stood down as the fires died down.
On this date in 1943, Lt-Col J.D. Christian assumed the appointment of Commander Royal (Canadian) Engineers, 5th Canadian Armoured Division.