2 octobre 1940
On this date in 1940, the first of 7000 members of the Forestry Corp arrived in Scotland to provide sawn lumber for the Allied Armies in Europe.
18 septembre 1916
On this date in 1916, following the advance after the battle of Courcelette, the Engineers were fully committed in preparing defensive works, tramways, and trenches for Canadian forces.
25 septembre 1944
On this date in 1944, 20 and 23 Field Companies were instrumental in evacuating some 1500 paratroopers from the Arnhem bridgehead.
22 septembre 1944
On this date in 1944, 2 Battalion RCE commenced construction of a semi-permanent three-span Bailey bridge over the Seine at Rouen. The spans were 150 feet, 160 feet and 180 feet.
19 septembre 1918
On this date in 1918, the formation of the Brigade Forward Water Supply Sections Canadian Engineers was authorized.
15 septembre 1969
On this date in 1969, following extensive trials, it became policy that the Canadian Military Engineers would provide the Combat Diving expertise for the Army.
15 septembre 1826
On this date in 1826, Lt-Col John By was enroute to Wrightville to build the Rideau Canal.
3 septembre 1944
On this date in 1944, 9th Field Squadron erected three Bailey bridges over the Somme River: a 60-foot Double-Single by 0430 hrs; a 40-foot Single-Single by 0730 hrs, and a 70-foot Double-Single by 0945 hrs.
3 septembre 1943
On this date in 1943, 4th Field Company landed on "Fox Green" Beach at Reggio, Italy at 0700 hours. 1st Field Company built the first Bailey Bridge later that evening.
2 septembre 1944
On this date in 1944, several officers and 750 sappers were transferred to the Infantry – an action that would later cause operational problems.