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.
May 1, 1940
On this date in 1940, No 1 Tunneling Company, RCE was formed from an ad hoc detachment of Canadian hard rock miners working in England.
April 30, 1919
On this date in 1919, the Canadian Railway Troops ceased operations - having won 530 decorations (14 being foreign) and 228 Mentioned in Dispatches.
April 29, 1936
On this date in 1936, King Edward VIII granted the title "Royal" to the Corps of Canadian Engineers.
April 28, 1915
On this date in 1915, L/Cpl R.J. Casement of 1st Field Company won the Distinguished Conduct Medal for leading a party under fire to rescue a wounded Royal Engineer officer behind enemy lines.