November 12, 1944
On this date in 1944, the 2nd Battalion built two 140-foot Triple-Triple Bailey bridges over the Albert Canal named "Ottawa" and "Washington" for use by the US Army.
On this date in 1944, the 2nd Battalion built two 140-foot Triple-Triple Bailey bridges over the Albert Canal named "Ottawa" and "Washington" for use by the US Army.
On this date in 1918, the Canadian Railway Troops had a strength 491 officers and 14,390 other ranks with a daily strength of 9000 involved in construction.
On this date in 1918, Headquarters 3rd Brigade Canadian Engineers entered Mons while the rank and file were busy with spade, axe, and probe to clear the routes in the area.
On this date in 1926, Lt-Col J.P. Fell was appointed honourary Lieutenant Colonel of the 11th District Engineers, the first such appointment in the Canadian Engineers.
On this date in 1914, all ranks of Canadian Engineers in England were employed in the erection of hutments for the Canadian Expeditionary Force.
On this date in 1943, a Tunneling Company Detachment was employed cutting a section of road in the rock cliff north of Carpinone, Italy.
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.
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.
On this date in 1950, 57th Independent Field Squadron moved to Fort Lewis Washington for training with US Forces prior to deployment to Korea.
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.