June 16, 1945
On this date in 1945, Cpl R.M. Fetherston and Spr J.D. Garrett of 11 Field Company were awarded the George Medal for rescuing British soldiers in an ammunition fire.
June 15, 1952
On this date in 1952, the Donjek Bridge, constructed by No 1 Road Maintenance Company at Mile 1132.8 on the Alaska Highway, was opened by Brig J.L. Melville.
June 15, 1921
On this date in 1921, the Royal Canadian Corps of Signals became established and they took over the duties of the Canadian Engineer telegraph and wireless sections.
June 14, 1940
On this date in 1940, Tommy Prince enrolled in the 1st Corps Field Park Company, RCE. He became Canada's most decorated native soldier.
June 12, 1943
On this date in 1943, 2nd Battalion RCE began construction on the Royal Air Force Coastal Command Airfield at St.Eval, Cornwall.
June 11, 1955
On this date in 1955, 26 helicopter-transported field crews were involved in survey for the Mid-Canada Radar Line sites.
June 10, 1884
On this date in 1884, an Engineer Branch was established at Military Headquarters in Ottawa and the care of all military buildings and fortifications was transferred from Public Works.
June 9, 1862
On this date in 1862, the Province of Canada Militia Act was amended to include Engineer companies as corps liable to serve in peacetime.
June 8, 1945
On this date in 1945, 3rd Battalion officially opened the Foulkes and Simond bridges at Arnhem. These were steel-piled Bailey bridges about 1400 feet long.