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.
September 6, 1944
On this date in 1944, 31 Field Company occupied a former German billet near Samer and found a joint of beef cooking in the oven.
September 5, 1917
On this day in 1917, the 2nd Battalion Canadian Railway Troops repaired 175 rail line breaks caused by enemy shellfire.
September 4, 1971
On this date in 1971, following two years of work by 3 Field Squadron and 1 Construction Engineering Unit, the Ogilvy River bridge on the Demster Highway was handed over to the Yukon Territory.
September 3, 1944
On this date in 1944, the 9th Field Squadron erected three Bailey bridges over the Somme River: a 60-foot Double-Single by 0430 hrs; a 40-foot Single-Single by 0730 hrs, and a 70-foot Double-Single by 0945 hrs.