July 21, 1958
On this date in 1958, Engineer elements fighting forest fires threatening Whitehorse were stood down as the fires died down.
On this date in 1958, Engineer elements fighting forest fires threatening Whitehorse were stood down as the fires died down.
On this date in 1943, Lt-Col J.D. Christian assumed the appointment of Commander Royal (Canadian) Engineers, 5th Canadian Armoured Division.
On this date in 1944, Engineers of the 2nd Division opened a water point near Fleury, France. It dispensed over 100,000 gallons of treated water the first day of operation.
On this date in 1943, 24th Field Company landed on Adak Island as part of a force to repel a Japanese invasion. They landed on Kiska on 16 Aug where they remained until 4 Jan 1944.
On this date in 1944, the first elements of 2nd Field Survey Company arrived in Normandy. The last survey units set up near Caen on 19 Aug 1944.
On this date in 1956, Sgt D.E. Stevenson, an RCAF firefighter, was awarded the George Medal for his efforts in quelling a fire in a NATO fuel dump in France.
On this date in 1858, the British Boundary Commission commenced the survey of the boundary between the United States and British Columbia.
On this date in 1958, Military Engineer personnel were employed fighting a forest fire that threatened Whitehorse, YK. Several fires also occurred in other locations.
On this date in 1943, a detachment of No. 1 Tunnelling Company landed in Sicily where it was employed drilling wells and quarrying.