On this date in 1944, in Italy 10 Field Company found that road maintenance in Italy was a never-ending task due to weather, heavy traffic and enemy shelling.

On this date in 1944, in Italy 1st Field Company learned they were able to repair damaged Bailey Bridges due to the basic design of the equipment.

On this date in 1942, the 1^st Canadian Tunnelling Company completed its training at the Engineer Reinforcement Unit and began sending detachments across the UK to develop critical mineral deposits.

On this date in 1918, the Canadian Railway Operating Company reported that it was dispatching 150 trains a day - transporting 200 tonnes of supplies plus troops and wounded.

On this date in 1953, the first intake of the Sapper Apprentice Program arrived at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack. A total of 14 intakes were enrolled with the last one graduating in 1967.

On this date in 1945, 4th Equipment and Maintenance Platoon RCE demonstrated a 30-foot span Bailey lift bridge for use over canals.

On this date in 1944, Lt Doug Graham of the 10^th Field Squadron conducted a mine clearing operating in Italy in preparation for an attack. The unit suffered six men wounded in this operation.

On this date in 1945, Engineer units of 6 Division were disbanded and most members transferred to the Infantry reinforcement stream.

On this date in 1946, the Directorate of Engineers was authorized in General Staff Branch at Army Headquarters.

On this date in 1944, Lt J.J. Denovan demonstrated a prototype model of what became the Armoured Vehicle Royal Engineers (AVRE).