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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 -
THE RMR HELMET PLATE THAT NEVER WAS
by Buzz Bourdon (late the RMR, 1975-82) Two documents that had been buried and forgotten for over seven decades in the archives of the Department of National Defence saw the light of…
December 22, 2014 -
WESTJET AND AIR CANADA ENHANCED BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE
Westmount, QC – 22 December 2014: A reminder to all members of the RMR Family who are travelling this holiday season, this past July the Canadian Armed Forces announced via CANFORGEN 110/14…
December 22, 2014 -
RMR Moves Into Huts
Monday, December 21, 1914 In Camp, West Down South, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Battn. Moves to Lark Hill, Salisbury Plains.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: “The…
December 21, 2014 -
RMR CELEBRATES THE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH A CHRISTMAS DINNER
Story and photos by Buzz Bourdon (late the RMR 1975-82) Every December, the officers and soldiers of The Royal Montreal Regiment gather in their venerable armoury to celebrate the Christmas season by…
December 20, 2014 -
RMR Helps Build Railroad in 1914
Sunday, December 20, 1914 In Camp, West Down South, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Rain. Church Parade.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: “Salisbury, Eng., Dec. 10 –…
December 20, 2014 -
Conditions Slowly Improving for RMR in 1914
Saturday, December 19, 1914 In Camp, West Down South, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Orders to be prepared to move to hutments at Lark Hill.” [1] THIS DAY…
December 19, 2014