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Changes in Uniforms in 1915
Sunday, February 28, 1915 In billets, Armentières The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Platoons in trenches relieved, and were not replaced by battalion.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: London, February 22…
February 28, 2015 -
RMR’s First Casualty: Private Eaton
Saturday, February 27, 1915 In billets, Armentières The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Platoons in trenches again changed over. Had first man wounded. O.C., 2nd in Command, and Adjutant proceeded with…
February 27, 2015 -
RMR’s love affair with SRD Begins in 1915
Friday, February 26, 1915 In billets, Armentières The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Platoons in trenches again relieved. On call for volunteers for patrol in No-Man’s-land, 4 French Canadians of No.…
February 26, 2015 -
150,000 Jars of Rum for the Front
Thursday, February 25, 1915 In billets, Armentières The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Platoons in trenches relieved at night by other platoons of Battalion.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: TOMMY’S RUM…
February 25, 2015 -
RMR detachments fed into Front Line Trenches
Wednesday, February 24, 1915 In billets, Armentières The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “At night two platoons each of Nos. 1 and 2 companies and Battn. H.Q. went into trenches opposite…
February 24, 2015 -
Mademoiselle From Armentières
Tuesday, February 23, 1915 March to Armentières The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Left Flêtre 8 a.m. marching via Meteren and Nieppe. During halt in Nieppe British Officers billeted there…
February 23, 2015 -
RMR “Prepares to Move” in 1915
Monday, February 22, 1915 In Billets, Flêtre The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Orders received to be ready to move next day.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: Life in…
February 22, 2015 -
CANON FREDERICK G. SCOTT: RMR’s First Padre
Sunday, February 21, 1915 In Billets, Flêtre The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Overhauling equipment.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: This day marked the Battalion’s first Sunday, and first…
February 21, 2015 -
CAPTAIN ANDREW PATON HOLT
Saturday, February 20, 1915 In Billets, Flêtre The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “3rd Canadian Infantry Brigade inspected by Gen. Sir John French in field near Caestre. Apparently much pleased. …
February 20, 2015 -
MAIL AND POSTAL CENSORSHIP in 1915
Friday, February 19, 1915 In Billets, Flêtre The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Censoring men’s letters. H.Q. Mess established in village inn. Signal lamps placed in Chateau tower for communication…
February 19, 2015
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