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  • The Rain on the Plain Fell Mainly… On the Troops

    Monday, December 7, 1914 In Camp, West Down South, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Entrenching work in afternoon.”  [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: “On Salisbury Plain…

    December 7, 2014

  • CANADIAN AVIATION CORPS FORMED in 1914

    Sunday, December 6, 1914 In Camp, West Down South, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Duty Battalion.  Church Parade.”  [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: “Ottawa.  Nov. 30th…

    December 6, 2014

  • Beer finally allowed for RMR’s in 1914

    Saturday, December 5, 1914 In Camp, West Down South, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Route march in morning. Rain in afternoon”  [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY:…

    December 5, 2014

  • Camp Flooded but RMR capbadge is saved!

    Friday, December 4, 1914 In Camp, West Down South, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Rain all day.  Lt.-Gen. Alderson met officers of 3rd Brigade at Bde. H.Q.…

    December 4, 2014

  • Problems with boots in 1914

    Thursday, December 3, 1914 In Camp, West Down South, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Company in attack training in morning.  Night march.”  [1] THIS DAY IN RMR…

    December 3, 2014

  • RMR Foundation joins Giving Tuesday

    Westmount, QC – 02 December 2014: GivingTuesday marks the opening day of the holiday giving season. Occurring annually on the Tuesday after Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the movement encourages individuals and organizations…

    December 2, 2014

  • Being “On Duty” in 1914: as much fun as in 2014

    Wednesday, December 2, 1914 In Camp, West Down South, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Duty Battalion.  Moved lines to fresh ground about 700 yards south of first…

    December 2, 2014

  • CASUALTY REPORTS IN 1914

    Tuesday, December 1, 1914 In Camp, West Down South, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Training, a.m. skirmishing; p.m. Battn. in attack. Outpost work at night.”  [1] THIS…

    December 1, 2014

  • Lieutenant-General Edwin Alfred Hervey Alderson

    Monday, November 30, 1914 Camp Salisbury Plain, West Down South The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Drill.  Rain”  [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: “General Alderson commanded the 1st Canadian…

    November 30, 2014

  • GALA BALL KICKS OFF RMR CENTENNIAL WITH A BLAST

    Written by Buzz Bourdon (late the RMR 1975-82) 30 November 2014, Memories from the past, thoughts about the present and future,  colleagues you worked with for years, sharing both the good and bad times,…

    November 29, 2014