On this date in 1945, Lt Dean and party from 1 Field Squadron faced the difficult task of laying mines and wire in an area in France that was largely under water.

On this date in 1919, Capt R.D. Adams was awarded the Military Cross for his action as part of the Allied force in Murmansk, Russia.

On this date in 1876, the Toronto Engineer Company was authorized. Its name was later changed to the 2nd Military District Engineer Company in October of that year.

On this date in 1944, the RCE personnel in the mechanical trades were transferred to the newly established corps of Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.

On this date in 1893, Edwin Albert Baker was born at Collins Bay, ON. As Lieutenant in the Canadian Engineers, he was wounded during WW I and lost his sight. He was later instrumental in founding the Canadian National Institute of the Blind (CNIB).

On this date in 1947, No. 7 Artisan Works Company was disbanded - the last World War II unit of the Royal Canadian Engineers overseas.

On this date in 1943, Cpl Claude Radley, in England with 18 Field Company, penned the poem "Salute to the Engineers."

On this date in 1918, Cpl Robert Clark from 1st Field Company was serving with 40 other Canadians in Mesopotamia to train a guerilla army from the Kurds

On this date in 1943, sappers comprised 10% of the Canadian troops that arrived in Algiers for service with the British Army in North Africa.

On this date in 1683, Etienne Verrier was born. He was to become Chief Engineer of Fortress Louisburg from 1724-45.