On this date in 1919, the first drafts of 16th Field Company left Siberia. The rear parties were back in Vancouver by 18 June 1919 and demobilized by the end of June.

On this date in 1948, a stained glass window honouring Canadian railway troops killed during the Second World War was unveiled in Garrison Church at Longmoor, England.

On this date in 1944, the 10^th Field Squadron experimented by building an under-water Bailey bridge, effectively creating a ford hidden from the enemy.

On this date in 1940, the 3^rd Field Company, RCE built corduroy roads in England using hand tools only due to lack of bulldozers.

On this date in 1951, 57th Independent Field Squadron embarked on the USNS Marine Adder enroute to Korea.

On this date in 1945, No 1 Drilling Company left Italy and arrived in North West Europe under command 1 Canadian Army Group Royal Engineers.

On this date in 1936, 1st Corps Field Survey Company was formed. This was the last Canadian Engineers unit formed before the Engineers became the Royal Canadian Engineers on 29 Apr 1936.

On this date in 1992, Sappers from 4 CER were engaged in mine clearing at Ilok, Croatia.

On this day in 1945, Lt J.A. York of the 12^th Field Company RCE saved a section of floating bridge from enemy action and the forces of nature during an assault crossing of the River Ijssel. He was awarded the Military Cross for his superhuman efforts.

On this date in 1991, 1 CER deployed to Kuwait. This was the first complete combat engineer unit deployed since the Korean War.