February 12, 1947
On this date in 1947, North American Air Defence (NORAD), a joint Canada-USA agreement for air defence of North America was announced.
February 11, 1917
On this date in 1917, the Permanent Base Company, Canadian Engineers was established at le Havre. This unit was a forerunner of the Field Park units that appeared in later years.
February 10, 1943
On this date in 1943, the Joint Chiefs of Staff decide that 1st Canadian Infantry Division including RCE units 1st, 3rd, and 4th Field Companies; 2nd Field Park Company, a Detachment of 1 Tunnelling Company and HQ RCE would participate in Op HUSKY - the Invasion of Sicily.
February 9, 1944
On this date in 1944, the Canadian Railway Operating Companies posted some 230 members with British Railways to relieve their shortages of skilled staff.
February 8, 1944
On this date in 1944, the Engineer Tunneling Companies were redesignated as "Drilling Companies" with revised establishments.
February 7, 1915
On this date in 1915, Engineer and Signal units of the 1st Canadian Division embarked for St. Nazaire France.
February 6, 1968
On this date in 1968, Bill C-243 was passed - formalizing the restructuring of the Canadian Forces into a single, unified force. Three years later the Military Engineer Branch emerged.
February 5, 1966
On this date in 1966, the Chief of Technical Services, Lt-Gen LGC Lilley (former RCE), announced that the base Construction Engineering organizations of all three Services would be realigned in accordance with a standard organization.
February 4, 1945
On this date in 1945, the 1st Field Company was the first engineer unit to leave Italy for the Northwest Europe theatre. The last unit left on 14 April.
February 3, 1943
On this date in 1943, Lt E.T Galway was awarded the George Medal and Spr J. Lorraine the British Empire Medal for their part in rescuing L/Cpl W.N. Hunt from a watery grave in England.