July 5, 1916
On this date in 1916, No. 2 Construction Battalion (the “Black Battalion”) was authorized and was attached to the Forestry Corps in France.
July 4, 1941
On this date in 1941, RCE units provided the Guard of Honour during an inspection of 1st Canadian Division by HM King George VI.
July 3, 1943
On this date in 1943, 3rd Canadian Division, upon being selected for the assault phase of the invasion of Europe, began an intensive period of assault landing training.
July 2, 1918
On this date in 1918, Sgt T. Jackson, 2nd Battalion, a wrestler, and Spr Keeper, distinguished themselves in Corps sports events.
July 1, 1968
On this date in 1968, 5e Escadron de Genie du Canada was formed to be part of 5e Groupement de Combat in Valcartier, QC.
July 1, 1903
On this date in 1903, the Canadian Engineer Corps was officially authorized. Lt-Col Weatherbee was the first Commander. One year later, the organization was re-named the Royal Canadian Engineers.
June 29, 1783
On this date in 1783, 183 Militia members began construction a road from the Saint Lawrence River to Lake Temiscouata.
June 28, 1917
On this date in 1917, most of the light railway construction and maintenance in the British sector was being handled by Canadian Railway Troops.
June 27, 1944
On this date in 1944, 18 Field Company found themselves involved in filling pot holes, clearing ditches, and other maintenance tasks in Italy.
June 26, 1945
On this date in 1945, No 1 Canadian Army Rehabilitation Training Centre (Survey) was opened to qualify military surveyors for employment with a Dominion Land Surveyor in Canada.