Month / December 2014
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RMR’s 1914 NEW YEARS EVE CHURCH SERVICE
Thursday, December 31, 1914 In Camp, Lark Hill, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Duty Battalion. No training.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: “On New Year’s Eve Major F.…
December 31, 2014 -
FEEDING THE 1914 ARMY – PART 2 OF 2
Wednesday, December 30, 1914 In Camp, Lark Hill, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “All available men on fatigues. No training.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: “The organization of…
December 30, 2014 -
FEEDING THE 1914 ARMY – Part 1 of 2
Tuesday, December 29, 1914 In Camp, Lark Hill, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “All available men on fatigues. No training.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: “The poor Belgians…
December 29, 2014 -
LONDON RESIDENTS WARNED OF DANGER IN 1914
Monday, December 28, 1914 In Camp, Lark Hill, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Duty Battalion.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: “London, Dec. 28. – The London Official Bureau…
December 28, 2014 -
Canadians ESCAPE FROM THE TOWER OF LONDON
Sunday, December 27, 1914 In Camp, Lark Hill, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Church Parade.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: “London, December 27. – Two members of the…
December 27, 2014 -
G.O.C.’S CHRISTMAS GREETING in 1914
Saturday, December 26, 1914 In Camp, Lark Hill, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Rain. Holiday.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: “London, Dec. 25. – General Alderson commanding the…
December 26, 2014 -
Christmas for the RMR in 1914
Friday, December 25, 1914 In Camp, Lark Hill, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Duty Battalion.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: Earlier in the month The Globe in Toronto…
December 25, 2014 -
1914 CHRISTMAS EVE
Thursday, December 24, 1914 In Camp, Lark Hill, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “All available men on fatigue. * Midnight mass in hut of No. 4 Co.” [1]…
December 24, 2014 -
Unhappy Camper Writes Home in 1914
Wednesday, December 23, 1914 In Camp, Lark Hill, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Rain. Whole Battalion on fatigues at Lark Hill.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: This letter…
December 23, 2014 -
CHRISTMAS HOSPITALITY EXTENDED TO RMR IN 1914
Tuesday, December 22, 1914 In Camp, West Down South, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Duty Battalion.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: “London, Dec. 21. – An interesting…
December 22, 2014