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
August 16, 1827
On this date in 1827, Admiral John Franklin laid the first stone in the Rideau Canal Locks after his return from the Arctic.
August 15, 1927
On this date in 1927, the Engineer Corps School in Halifax was granted the title of “Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering.”
August 14, 1971
On this date in 1971, the statue of Lt-Col John By, RE, was unveiled in Major Hill's Park, Ottawa.
August 13, 1944
On this date in 1944, "Monty's Bridge," constructed by 20th Field Company was opened in Caen. This Bailey Bridge consisted of two 70-foot Triple-Single spans and one 40-foot Double-Single span.
August 12, 1944
On this date in 1944, a section of 1st Drilling Company was employed restoring the water supply to the city of Florence.