On this date in 1944, I Canadian Corps assaulted the Gothic Line. The 3^rd Field Company used three Sherman bulldozers for the first time to successfully build two crossings over the Metauro River. Bailey bridges followed.

On this date in 1949, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization came into effect. Canada’s contribution included an Engineer Field Squadron.

On this date in 1944, Spr C.H. Kreuger of the 1st Mechanical Equipment Company, having cleared 24 miles of road with his D-7 dozer, won the Military Medal for work under fire.

On this date in 1986, 56 Field Engineer Squadron completed an Acrow bridge over the Dyke's River in Labrador in support of Air Command.

On this date in 1950, Brig R.M. Rockingham announced that a new unit, 57th Canadian Independent Field Squadron would be formed for service in Korea.

On this date in 1954, the Army Survey Establishment began the production of Military City Maps of major urban locations in Canada - eventually producing 51 map sheets.

On this date in 1855, Cornelius Krieghoff, a renown Dutch-Canadian painter, was listed on the nominal roll of a Volunteer Militia Company of Engineers in Lower Canada as a lieutenant.

On this date in 1941, 3rd Field Company embarked for Spitzbergen where they destroyed wireless installations and coal depots to prevent the enemy using the site.

On this date in 1942, 71 Beach Assault Team sappers and 98 Demolition Team Sappers landed on the beach at Dieppe. Only 18 returned to England.  Twenty 27 died on the beaches, in the boats, or later in hospital or in captivity.

On this date in 1942, L/Sgt G.A. Hickson was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for action at Dieppe. He later was awarded the Military Medal for action in North Africa.