January 29, 1940
On this date in 1940, intervention by the Engineer Commander of the 1st Canadian Division was necessary to obtain basic tools for the sappers to conduct training in England.
January 28, 1961
On this date in 1961, the works section of the United Nations Emergency Force (UNEF) completed an extensive renovation program at Sharm El Sheikh.
January 27, 1945
On this date in 1945, 5 Field Company, assisted by 23 Field Company and 2 Road Construction Company removed debris from the Maas River in preparation for erecting the Walsh Bridge.
January 26, 1940
On this date in 1940, 1st Corps Field Survey Company sailed from Halifax on the Empress of Australia for service in Europe.
January 25, 1943
On this date in 1945, Lt Arthur Paul Beaven of the 9th Field Company, led a group of tanks into the garrison at Kappelsche Veer in Holland at great danger to himself ensuring a Canadian victory. For this he was awarded a Military Cross.
January 24, 1942
On this date in 1942, the Field Companies training in England conducted surveys of slopes and water depth of possible enemy assault locations on England.
January 23, 1944
On this date in 1944, in Italy 10 Field Company found that road maintenance in Italy was a never-ending task due to weather, heavy traffic and enemy shelling.
January 22, 1944
On this date in 1944, in Italy 1st Field Company learned they were able to repair damaged Bailey Bridges due to the basic design of the equipment.
January 21, 1942
On this date in 1942, the 1st Canadian Tunnelling Company completed its training at the Engineer Reinforcement Unit and began sending detachments across the UK to develop critical mineral deposits.
January 20, 1918
On this date in 1918, the Canadian Railway Operating Company reported that it was dispatching 150 trains a day - transporting 200 tonnes of supplies plus troops and wounded.