On this date in 1945, a platoon of 2nd Drilling Company was employed at Ostend to help destroy the reinforced-concrete submarine pens.

On this date in 1874, Lt-Col Casimir Gzowski was appointed Staff Officer for the Engineer Force of the Dominion.

On this date in 1929, Maj-Gen A.G.L. McNaughton Chief of Defence Staff in a speech to the Military Engineers” Association of Canada provided a good insight into his understanding of the role of the engineers.

On this date in 1968, 1 Airborne Field Squadron was established as part of the Canadian Airborne Regiment.

On this date in 1945, 3rd Battalion and No. 2 Drilling Company completed a 42 mile section of "DUMBO" - a petrol pipeline to supply 48,000 gallons per hour.

On this date in 1824, Samuel Clowes finished the engineer route survey for the Rideau Canal and reported to Governor Maitland.

On this date in 1945, Maj D.W. Cunnington was an observer at the invasion of Okinawa, Japan.

On this date in 1912, Militia Order 212 dated 20 April 1912 authorized formation of the Military Engineers' Association of Canada (MEAC).

On this date in 1946, Canada was in the early stages of taking over the Canadian section of the Alaska Highway, including telephone systems, buildings, and other assets valued at $108 million.