September 20, 1967
On this date in 1967, 56 Field Engineer Squadron completed the restoration of the Quidi Vidi Battery as a Centennial project.
On this date in 1967, 56 Field Engineer Squadron completed the restoration of the Quidi Vidi Battery as a Centennial project.
On this date in 1918, the formation of the Brigade Forward Water Supply Sections Canadian Engineers was authorized.
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.
On this date in 1943, a senior staff officer commenting on the role of the engineers said: "What this division needs is three brigades of Sappers and three companies of Infantry.
On this date in 1944, Headquarters RCE 1st Canadian Corp Troops had under command 3100 all ranks, belonging to 23 different units.
On this date in 1969, the Canadian Military Engineers were assigned the responsibility to train and maintain Combat Diving resources for the Army.
On this date in 1936, Maj.F.R. Henshaw was formally appointed the first Chief Instructor of the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering.
On this date in 1826, Lt-Col John By set off to Wrightville to build the Rideau Canal.
On this date in 1944, armoured D-7 bulldozers came into use with 1 Canadian Corps.
On this date in 1954, the Army Survey Establishment became involved with the RCAF in the survey of the Mid-Canada Radar Line.