June 5, 1944
On this date in 1944, between 8 May and 5 June, the RCE in Italy had built 31 bridges totalling 2300 feet in length. The longest was 170-foot Triple-Single Load Class 9 Bailey bridge.
June 4, 1956
On this date in 1956, elements of 2 Field Squadron were deployed to Creston, BC to work on the dykes that were threatened by the flooding Kootenay River.
June 4, 1918
On this date in 1918, the Canadian Anti-Aircraft Searchlight Company was authorized and came under Commander [Canadian] Royal Engineers, Canadian Corps troops.
June 3, 1918
On this date in 1918, to overcome the lack of adequate transport, the Canadian Mechanical Transport Company was formed to support the Engineers.
June 2, 1916
On this date in 1916, while working on a tunnel, both exits were collapsed by enemy fire. Upon digging themselves out, the tunnellers found themselves behind German lines and were taken prisoner.
June 1, 1951
On this date in 1951, 45 Field Squadron, RCE (Reserve Force), located in Sydney NS, was activated as a sub-unit of 5 Field Engineer Regiment in Halifax.
June 1, 1942
On this date in 1942, the Canadian Petroleum Warfare Experimental Unit, RCE was formed. The unit carried out flame warfare experimentation.
May 31, 1827
On this date in 1827, the 15th Company of Royal Sappers and Miners arrived to build the Rideau Canal.
May 30, 1944
On this date in 1944, 14 Field Company erected a 110 foot Double-Single Bailey bridge across the Liri River near Ceprano to provide an urgently needed crossing.
May 29, 1944
On this date in 1944, Lt J.W. Bailey was sent back to organize and train 1 Cdn Assault Troop with the Armoured Corps.