September 16, 1944
On this date in 1944, Headquarters RCE 1st Canadian Corp Troops had under command 3100 all ranks, belonging to 23 different units.
September 15, 1969
On this date in 1969, the Canadian Military Engineers were assigned the responsibility to train and maintain Combat Diving resources for the Army.
September 15, 1936
On this date in 1936, Maj.F.R. Henshaw was formally appointed the first Chief Instructor of the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering.
September 15, 1826
On this date in 1826, Lt-Col John By set off to Wrightville to build the Rideau Canal.
September 14, 1944
On this date in 1944, armoured D-7 bulldozers came into use with 1 Canadian Corps.
September 13, 1954
On this date in 1954, the Army Survey Establishment became involved with the RCAF in the survey of the Mid-Canada Radar Line.
September 13, 1942
On this date in 1942, 1st Division engineers started training exercise SPINACH in England. Practising the rapid pursuit, 21 crossings were affected in ten days using all types of equipment.
September 12, 1944
On this date in 1944, 4th Field Survey Company was reorganized as 1st Air Survey Company, RCE and augmented by 1st Map Photo Section
September 12, 1713
On this date in 1713, the French took possession of Cape Breton Island and started construction of the fortress at Louisbourg.
September 11, 1944
On this date in 1944, Major D.W Cunnington was sent to the US Command and General Staff Course in preparation to a posting in the Pacific Theatre.