May 29, 1944
On this date in 1944, Lt J.W. Bailey was sent back to organize and train 1 Cdn Assault Troop with the Armoured Corps.
May 28, 1918
On this date in 1918, in recognition of the greater mobility of operations, sappers were transferred to specialized bridging units.
May 27, 1944
On this date in 1944, based on past experience, the Engineer component of 5th Armoured Division was increased to three Field Squadrons. 14 Field Company thus joined 1 and 10 Field Squadrons.
May 26, 1945
On this date in 1945, 2nd Battalion completed two timber pile bailey bridges at Zutphen each about 1450 feet long. The Army Commander officially opened the bridges on 29 May.
May 25, 1916
On this date in 1916, 239th Canadian Overseas Railway Construction Battalion was authorized to carry outwork on the Western front.
May 24, 1832
On this date in 1832, Lt-Col John By, RE officially opened the Rideau Canal.
May 23, 1918
On this date in 1918, the personnel of 107th Pioneer Battalion, which included Tom Longboat (the famous Onondaga long distance runner), were distributed amongst 1st Divisional Engineers. Longboat served as a dispatch runner.
May 22, 1948
On this date in 1948, training programs were initiated to train personnel in the construction trades as it was proving impractical to recruit qualified tradesmen.
May 21, 1918
On this date in 1918, Sappers in France were able to incorporate wine barrels into an improvised bridge at a rate of 50 feet in 8 minutes.
May 20, 1870
On this date in 1870, the Red River Expedition left Toronto with 20 Royal Engineer members.