May 10, 1915
On this date in 1915, two sappers from 1st Divisional Signal Company built two receiving sets and initiated wireless communication in the Canadian Expeditionary Force.
May 9, 1945
On this date in 1945, the Royal Canadian Engineer strength with Canadian Army overseas was 685 officers and 15,677 other ranks.
May 8, 1976
On this day in 1976, an advance party of Canadian Forces personnel departed Lahr, Germany for an earthquake zone around Fruili, Italy. The operation involves the medical corps, a squadron of field engineers, and helicopters and their crews.
May 8, 1945
On this date in 1945, there were 521 officers and 13,020 other ranks of the Royal Canadian Engineers serving with 21 Army Group in Northwest Europe.
May 7, 1972
On this date in 1972, The Trans-Canada Highway bridge over the Petawawa River collapsed. In a short period, 1 Field Squadron constructed a detour route including a two-span Bailey bridge.
May 6, 1947
On this date in 1947, Spr R.C. Spencer MM, was first other rank to enlist in the post-war 23rd Field Squadron. Maj G.K. Wade was appointed the first Commanding Officer.
May 5, 1918
On this date in 1918, the formation of the Corps of Canadian Railway Troops, effective 23 April was announced - combining five previously independent railway units.
May 4, 1951
On this date in 1951, 58th Independent Field Squadron was created for service with 27 Brigade in Northwest Europe.
May 3, 1945
On this date in 1945, German “pioneer” Prisoners of War provided maps of mine fields and helped to lift mines.
May 2, 1945
On this date in 1945, at the end of a ten day period, 2nd Corps Troops Engineers had constructed 2678 feet of Bailey bridging and conducted some 200 Bailey-raft miles.