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September 20, 1967

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On this date in 1967, 56 Field Engineer Squadron completed the restoration of the Quidi Vidi Battery as a Centennial project.

September 19, 1918

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On this date in 1918, the formation of the Brigade Forward Water Supply Sections Canadian Engineers was authorized.

September 18, 1916

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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.

September 17, 1943

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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.

September 16, 1944

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On this date in 1944, Headquarters RCE 1st Canadian Corp Troops had under command 3100 all ranks, belonging to 23 different units.

September 15, 1969

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On this date in 1969, the Canadian Military Engineers were assigned the responsibility to train and maintain Combat Diving resources for the Army.

September 15, 1936

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On this date in 1936, Maj.F.R. Henshaw was formally appointed the first Chief Instructor of the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering.

September 15, 1826

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On this date in 1826, Lt-Col John By set off to Wrightville to build the Rideau Canal.

September 14, 1944

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On this date in 1944, armoured D-7 bulldozers came into use with 1 Canadian Corps.

September 13, 1954

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On this date in 1954, the Army Survey Establishment became involved with the RCAF in the survey of the Mid-Canada Radar Line.

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