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  • Lull in Flanders in 1915

    Sunday, July 4, 1915 Billets – La Crêche The Battalion War Diarist wrote nothing for this day:  [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: “Frederick Palmer, who is at the front in France for The…

    July 4, 2015

  • Brigade Routine in 1915

    Saturday, July 3, 1915 Billets – La Crêche The Battalion War Diarist wrote nothing for this day:  [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: Speaking of this period of time, Lt.-Col. Hugh M. Urquhart, who…

    July 3, 2015

  • Officer Casualty Rate Is Double The Troops In 1915

    Friday, July 2, 1915 Billets – La Crêche The Battalion War Diarist wrote nothing for this day:  [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: “It will be important hereafter in computing the effect of wastage…

    July 2, 2015

  • CLOTHING KITCHENER’S ARMY IN 1915

    Thursday, July 1, 1915 Billets – La Crêche The Battalion War Diarist wrote nothing for this day:  [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: “The manufacture of clothing for the new British armies is proceeding in…

    July 1, 2015

  • Comrade Wilfred Mann earns 65-year Service Pin

    Brockville, Ontario – 20 June 2015: Just four days prior to his 95th birthday, Comrade Mann was awarded his 65-year service pin by Comrade Sue Guerin, President of RMR Association (Br. 14).…

    June 30, 2015

  • KILLED IN ACTION AT 17-YEARS OLD

    Wednesday, June 30, 1915 Billets – Nouveau Monde The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Left here at 4:00 p.m. and reached Le Crêche about 5:00 p.m.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR…

    June 30, 2015

  • LEGIONNAIRE OF THE YEAR – RMR CONTINUES TO SET THE STANDARD

    Westmount, Quebec – 18 June 2015: Comrade Trevor Holmes, CD was recently recognized by the Quebec Provincial Command of the Royal Canadian Legion as the ‘Legionnaire of the Year’ for his exemplary service.…

    June 29, 2015

  • PADRE JOHN ZOELLNER RETIRES FROM ACTIVE SERVICE

    Westmount, Quebec – 29 June 2015: Lieutenant-Colonel John Zoellner, MMM, CD reached the compulsory retirement age this Spring and has subsequently retired from the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).  Padre Zoellner joined the Army…

    June 29, 2015

  • PROFILE OF SERVICE: PRIVATE SHANKS

    Tuesday, June 29, 1915 Billets – Outtersteene The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Left this place by Companies at 2:30 and arrived in Nouveau Monde about 4 o’clock p.m.” [1] THIS…

    June 29, 2015

  • SMOKER ANNOUNCED FOR 22 AUG 2015

    Westmount, Quebec – 28 June 2015: Comrade Sue Guerin, President of the RMR Association (Br. 14) announced today that the RMR Association will be hosting another Reunion Smoker for all Regimental Family…

    June 28, 2015