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  • RMR Meets Gurkhas In 1915

    Monday, May 17, 1915 On the march, departing from Mont Bernenchon The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Left Mont Bernenchon at 5 a.m. and marched to Le Touret on Bethune-Neuve…

    May 17, 2015

  • 1915 Interview with RMR Signaller Thomas S. Daniel

    Sunday, May 16, 1915 In billets, Mont Bernenchon The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “All ranks resting.  Orders received at night to move early next morning.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY:…

    May 16, 2015

  • War Summary: May 1915

    Saturday, May 15, 1915 In billets, Mont Bernenchon The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Arrived about 6:30 a.m.  Men very tired but in good spirits.  No stragglers.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR…

    May 15, 2015

  • 65th Carabiniers (Mont-Royal) Grieve Their Losses In 1915

    Friday, May 14, 1915 In billets, Bailleul (Le Nouveau Monde) The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Orders received to move to Mont Bernenchon, near Robecq.  Left Bailleul in brigade at…

    May 14, 2015

  • “Prepare To Move” – RMR Prepares For The Battle of Festubert in 1915

    Thursday, May 13, 1915 In billets, Bailleul (Le Nouveau Monde) The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Preliminary orders that battalion should be ready to move shortly.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR…

    May 13, 2015

  • 1915 Battlefield Commissions For Two Future RMR CO’s

    Wednesday, May 12, 1915 In billets, Bailleul (Le Nouveau Monde) The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Battn. inspected by Brig.-Gen. Turner, V.C., who expressed himself satisfied with reorganization and refitting. …

    May 12, 2015

  • RMR Letter Describes ‘Splendid’ Hospital Treatment in 1915

    Tuesday, May 11, 1915 In billets, Bailleul (Le Nouveau Monde) The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Bn. Headquarters visited by Lt.-Gen. Sir H. Smith-Dorrien and Major-Gen. J. W. Carson.  Gen.…

    May 11, 2015

  • Sapping and Mining in the First World War

    Monday, May 10, 1915 In billets, Bailleul (Le Nouveau Monde) The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Refitting and reorganization of battalion rapidly proceeding”. [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: “To an extent…

    May 10, 2015

  • RMR Entrepreneur Spirit in 1915…?

    Sunday, May 9, 1915 In billets, Bailleul (Le Nouveau Monde) The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “14th Bn. inspected by Lt.-Gen. E.A.H. Alderson who addressed the original men of the…

    May 9, 2015

  • Where Did The RMR Come From?

    Saturday, May 8, 1915 In billets, Bailleul (Nouveau Monde) The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “New men drafted to Companies, several exchanges of men arranged with Ontario battalions and other…

    May 8, 2015