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.
February 2, 1904
On this date in 1904, the Corps was renamed the Royal Canadian Engineers and His Majesty authorized the Royal Cypher surmounted by the Imperial Crown.
February 1, 1836
On this date in 1836, Royal Engineers Lt-Col John By, builder of the Rideau Canal, died in Frant, East Sussex, England.
January 31, 1951
On this date in 1951, 57th Field Squadron completed their unit training and spent time in the field in Fort Lewis, Washington to acclimatize personnel to the harsh living conditions anticipated in Korea.
January 30, 1945
On this date in 1945, in preparation for the advance into Germany, 11 Field Company practised ferrying a battalion with support weapons including Bren Gun carriers and anti-tank artillery.