September 13, 1942
On this date in 1942, 1st Division engineers started training exercise SPINACH in England. Practising the rapid pursuit, 21 crossings were affected in ten days using all types of equipment.
September 12, 1944
On this date in 1944, 4th Field Survey Company was reorganized as 1st Air Survey Company, RCE and augmented by 1st Map Photo Section
September 12, 1713
On this date in 1713, the French took possession of Cape Breton Island and started construction of the fortress at Louisbourg.
September 11, 1944
On this date in 1944, Major D.W Cunnington was sent to the US Command and General Staff Course in preparation to a posting in the Pacific Theatre.
September 10, 1944
On this date in 1944, A/Maj Sharon and Lt Rollefson were awarded the Military Cross and Sgt Burlton the Military Medal, for their role in building a bridge over the Ghent Canal.
September 10, 1916
On this date in 1916, five officers and 23 other ranks from the 1st Overseas Canadian Pioneer Details were sent to operate steam boats on the River Tigris.
September 10, 1747
On this date in 1747, Etienne Verrier, Chief Engineer of Fortress Louisburg, died.
September 9, 1918
On this date in 1918, four battalions of Canadian Railway Troops, having been employed on railroads between Arras and Amien, turned them over to the Railway Operating Department.
September 8, 1943
On this date in 1943, Italy announced its surrender.
September 7, 1943
On this date in 1943, after days of craters, blown bridges, and more craters 1st Division was very Sapper-conscious and Engineers basked in the glory.