July 20, 1944
On this date in 1944, Engineers of the 2nd Division opened a water point near Fleury, France. It dispensed over 100,000 gallons of treated water the first day of operation.
July 19, 1943
On this date in 1943, 24th Field Company landed on Adak Island as part of a force to repel a Japanese invasion. They landed on Kiska on 16 Aug where they remained until 4 Jan 1944.
July 17, 1944
On this date in 1944, the first elements of 2nd Field Survey Company arrived in Normandy. The last survey units set up near Caen on 19 Aug 1944.
July 16, 1956
On this date in 1956, Sgt D.E. Stevenson, an RCAF firefighter, was awarded the George Medal for his efforts in quelling a fire in a NATO fuel dump in France.
July 15, 1858
On this date in 1858, the British Boundary Commission commenced the survey of the boundary between the United States and British Columbia.
July 14, 1958
On this date in 1958, Military Engineer personnel were employed fighting a forest fire that threatened Whitehorse, YK. Several fires also occurred in other locations.
July 13, 1943
On this date in 1943, a detachment of No. 1 Tunnelling Company landed in Sicily where it was employed drilling wells and quarrying.
July 12, 1853
On this date in 1853, the Rideau Canal was turned over to Canada West (Ontario). Imperial troops withdrew.
July 11, 1944
On this date in 1944, the 2nd and 3rd Canadian Infantry Divisions, along with the 4th Canadian Armoured Division, and all associated Engineer units formed the II Canadian Corps as part of the 21st Army Group.