September 28, 1918
On this date in 1918, an Inglis bridge was built on the Arras-Cambrai road - the first one erected by Canadians under shellfire.
On this date in 1918, an Inglis bridge was built on the Arras-Cambrai road - the first one erected by Canadians under shellfire.
On this date in 1915, No 1 Canadian Forestry Party formed at Hautot Remount Depot and began work in the Foret de Rouvey near Rouen, France.
On this date in 1944, 3rd Field Company, in support of the New Zealanders, built a 80-footTriple-Single Bailey bridge and a 90-foot Triple-Single Bailey in one day.
On this date in 1914, the establishment of a Field Company included 17 riding horses, 35 draught horses, 4 pack mules, 4 Royal Engineer wagons, 8 tool carts, 75 feet of medium bridge, 2 wooden pontoons, and 2 trestles.
On this date in 1915, the 1st Tunneling Company was formed at Petawawa and the 2nd Tunneling Company was formed at Calgary.
On this date in 1916, Lt W.B. Pennock was instrumental in producing a camouflage model of tank to confuse the enemy.
On this date in 1941, Lt J.M.S. Patten and Capt D.W. Cunnington removed an unexploded bomb from the Hawker Hurricane plant. For this action they were subsequently awarded the George Cross and the George Medal, respectively.
On this date in 1967, 56 Field Engineer Squadron completed the restoration of the Quidi Vidi Battery as a Centennial project.