July 12, 1853
On this date in 1853, the Rideau Canal was turned over to Canada West (Ontario). Imperial troops withdrew.
July 11, 1944
On this date in 1944, the 2nd and 3rd Canadian Infantry Divisions, along with the 4th Canadian Armoured Division, and all associated Engineer units formed the II Canadian Corps as part of the 21st Army Group.
July 10, 1943
On this date in 1943, RCE field companies landed in Sicily with assault troops of the 1st and 2nd Canadian Infantry Brigades. The six-week campaign was costly with 15 RCE officers and men killed and many more wounded. On a man for man basis, the RCE received more awards for bravery than any other arm.
July 9, 1954
On this date in 1954, as a result of the Kennedy report, there were substantial changes in the organization of the Engineer units in the Militia.
July 8, 1944
On this date in 1944, Engineers began the task of clearing the rubble from the streets of Caen that had been created by the many collapsed buildings.
July 7, 2002
On this date in 2002, 12 Field Engineer Squadron of 1 Combat Engineer Regiment destroyed 11,340 kg of enemy ammunition and weapons in Afghanistan.
July 6, 1948
On this date in 1948, a total of 49 "active" Reserve Force Engineer units and headquarters was authorized.
July 5, 1916
On this date in 1916, No. 2 Construction Battalion (the “Black Battalion”) was authorized and was attached to the Forestry Corps in France.
July 4, 1941
On this date in 1941, RCE units provided the Guard of Honour during an inspection of 1st Canadian Division by HM King George VI.
July 3, 1943
On this date in 1943, 3rd Canadian Division, upon being selected for the assault phase of the invasion of Europe, began an intensive period of assault landing training.