Article by LCol Don Chipman (Ret’d)
08 January 2025
The Revelstoke Review recently published a short announcement concerning Bob Lymburne, who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers during the Second World War:
A special letter was received by a local couple from Revelstoke’s famous ski jumper, Bob Lymburne. At the time, he was serving with the No.1 Railway operating Company, the Royal Canadian Engineers in France. The letter spoke about his service and the numerous other…
Article submitted by LCol Dan O’Keefe, CD (Ret’d)
Another successful Exercise Paladin Response was conducted in and around Chilliwack, BC, from December 26 to 31, 2024. Training sites included the Maple Bay Boat Launch and campground areas at Cultus Lake, the Colonel Roger St. John Armoury in Vedder Crossing, Chilliwack, and the OPSEE Training Area.
This annual exercise, previously known as Ex QUARREL JUMP, has been held for approximately 35 years, primarily in the…
The CME would like to announce the release or retirement of the following members (no biographies submitted):
After more than 33 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, CWO A.R. Taylor, MMM, CD, (00339) will retire on 27 June 2025. Anecdotes and well wishes may be sent to WO K.W. Henry at kevin.henry@forces.gc.ca
After more than 23 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the…
From President Alice van Bekkum
We are pleased to report on the activities of Faces to Graves since spring 2024. In this newsletter:
Part 1:
Unveiling plaque Vierlingsbeek | Gijs Krist en Mike McDonnell
Jane Grey visits her father's grave | Marian Straatman
100 life stories
Four Days Marches: commemorations
Visit Norma Luks-Walsh from Toronto
Donation of 500 euros | Gavin van Kuppeveld
Commendation Kurt Johnson
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Historica Canada is excited to share this NEW #HeritageMinute celebrating Edwin Baker, co-founder of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind. After losing his vision during the First World War, Edwin Baker brought his determination back to Canada and co-founded the Canadian National Institute for the Blind. Check out this new #HeritageMinute by @HistoricaCanada celebrating his legacy.
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In honour of the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, the Defence Attaché Office of Canada in France and the Canadian Military Engineers are presenting 80 Izzy doll shadow boxes to communities in France as a tangible symbol of the enduring friendship between Canada and France.
In a touching tribute to the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the "80 Izzy Dolls for the 80th" project honours the legacy of fallen Canadian combat engineer MCpl Mark "Izzy" Isfeld. This ongoing Izzy Doll…
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The CME would like to announce the release or retirement of the following members (no biographies submitted):
After more than 27 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, MWO W.B. James, MMM, CD, (00307) will retire on 27 March 2025. Anecdotes and well wishes may be sent to WO L.T. Hooper at lance.hooper@forces.gc.ca
After more than 24 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed…
