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  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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. …

  • 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…

  • RMR Marching towards the Front in 1915

    Thursday, February 18, 1915 Hazebrouk The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Arrived Hazebrouck 6 a.m.  Detrained quickly and in good order. Picked up advance party under Lieut. Frost, and left…

  • RMR Riding the Rails to the Front in 1915

    Wednesday, February 17, 1915 On board train proceeding to front The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Discipline on train excellent, though conditions were anything but comfortable for the men.” [1]…

  • LEAVING ST. NAZAIRE IN 1915

    Tuesday, February 16, 1915 On board train proceeding to front The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Left St. Nazaire at 7 a.m. for railroad.  Passed through several large towns on…