January 19, 1953
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.
January 18, 1945
On this date in 1945, 4th Equipment and Maintenance Platoon RCE demonstrated a 30-foot span Bailey lift bridge for use over canals.
January 16, 1945
On this date in 1945, Engineer units of 6 Division were disbanded and most members transferred to the Infantry reinforcement stream.
January 15, 1946
On this date in 1946, the Directorate of Engineers was authorized in General Staff Branch at Army Headquarters.
January 14, 1944
On this date in 1944, Lt J.J. Denovan demonstrated a prototype model of what became the Armoured Vehicle Royal Engineers (AVRE).
January 13, 1945
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.
January 12, 1919
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.
January 11, 1876
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.
January 10, 1944
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.