Author / Colin

Thursday, March 18, 1915 In Trenches, Rue Petillon The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Fairly quiet.  One man killed and two wounded by snipers.  Enemy evidently searching for our batteries as…

Wednesday, March 17, 1915 In billets, Rue du Quesne The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Relieved 15th Battn. In same sub-sector at night.  Nos. 3, 4, and 1 Cos. in front…

Tuesday, March 16, 1915 In billets, Rue du Quesne The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “No parade except rifle inspection.  Men played football in the afternoon.” [1] The Battalion history has noted…

Monday, March 15, 1915 In billets, Rue du Quesne The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “No parade.  Men given absolute rest.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: “Mr. George St. Hilaire, who resides…

Sunday, March 14, 1915 In billets, Rue du Quesne The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Same billets as last time out.  Weather  fine.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: Division Occupied Trenches Vacated…

Saturday, March 13, 1915 In Trenches, Rue Petillon The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Relieved at night by 15th Battn.  Relief more quickly done this tour.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: “One…

Friday, March 12, 1915 In Trenches, Rue Petillon The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Quiet day on our front.  Some fighting still going on at Neuve Chapelle.  Usual schedule shelling and…

Thursday, March 11, 1915 In Trenches, Rue Petillon The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Fighting still going on at Neuve Chapelle.  Stretcher-bearer Drake recommended for the Distinguished Conduct Medal. He went…

Wednesday, March 10, 1915 In Trenches, Rue Petillon The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Battle of Neuve Chapelle began with tremendous bombardment of enemy lines by British, about 3 miles to…