July 25, 1936
On this date in 1936, Spr G.L. Turner of 1st Field Company rode for Canada in the 100 km bicycle race in the 1936 Olympics.
July 24, 1916
On this date in 1916, the 1st Tunneling Company raised a warning of an enemy mine about to be detonated and saved many casualties among the allied defenders.
July 23, 1944
On this date in 1944, Headquarters 1st Canadian Army became operational and took up the left flank of the Allied Armies where it remained for the rest of the war.
July 22, 1944
On this date in 1944, 7 Field Company experienced difficulties in Italy with infantry support during night laying of mines.
July 21, 1958
On this date in 1958, Engineer elements fighting forest fires threatening Whitehorse were stood down as the fires died down.
July 21, 1943
On this date in 1943, Lt-Col J.D. Christian assumed the appointment of Commander Royal (Canadian) Engineers, 5th Canadian Armoured Division.
July 20, 1944
On this date in 1944, Engineers of the 2nd Division opened a water point near Fleury, France. It dispensed over 100,000 gallons of treated water the first day of operation.
July 19, 1943
On this date in 1943, 24th Field Company landed on Adak Island as part of a force to repel a Japanese invasion. They landed on Kiska on 16 Aug where they remained until 4 Jan 1944.
July 17, 1944
On this date in 1944, the first elements of 2nd Field Survey Company arrived in Normandy. The last survey units set up near Caen on 19 Aug 1944.