November 6, 1990
On this date in 1990, 45 Field Engineer Squadron completed building a Load Class 20 Non-Standard Bridge for the local school board on Beechmont Road, Cape Breton.
November 5, 1956
On this date in 1956, the United Nations authorized an emergency peacekeeping force (UNEF) for employment in Egypt. 53 Engineer personnel were included in the initial Canadian unit.
November 4, 1950
On this date in 1950, 57th Independent Field Squadron moved to Fort Lewis Washington for training with US Forces prior to deployment to Korea.
November 3, 1967
On this date in 1967, 2 Field Squadron demolished the Hawkshaw Bridge over the Saint John River in New Brunswick at the request of the Province.
November 2, 1920
On this date in 1920, the Engineer Units (except for some Signals units) were disbanded by General Order 192. They had suffered 2004 fatalities during the war.
November 1, 1918
On this date in 1918, Sgt A.G.B. Pratt and LCpl F.L. Breeze crawled forward under machine gun fire to cut the wires leading to a bridge demolition. Each was awarded the Military Medal for their action.
October 31, 1944
On this date in 1944, No 1 Railway Operating Group had dispatched 165,104 net tons forward in 11,715 wagons made up in 699 trains during the month of October.
October 30, 1899
On this date in 1899, the liner Sardinian, having been refitted by the Engineers, sailed for South Africa loaded with troops. Four more ships followed.
October 29, 1826
On this date in 1826, Sappers Bridge was under construction in Ottawa over the Rideau Canal.
October 28, 1944
On this date in 1944, L/Sgt A. E. Yeats won the Distinguished Conduct Medal for silencing two enemy pillboxes and capturing 12 enemy while engaged in road clearing operations.