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  • 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

  • MOCCASINS CONSIDERED FOR THE TROOPS in 1914

    Sunday, November 29, 1914 Camp Salisbury Plain, West Down South The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Drill.  Rain”  [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: “Canadian Press Dispatch:  Ottawa, Nov. 29.…

    November 29, 2014

  • RMR SOLDIER’S HUMOUR in 1914

    Saturday, November 28, 1914 Camp Salisbury Plain, West Down South The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Rain.  Church Parade”  [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: Soldiers with time on their…

    November 28, 2014

  • RMR At Home Announced for Saturday 06 December 2014

    Westmount, QC – 27 November 2014: The serving battalion issued an invitation to all members of the Regimental Family to join them in their Messes on Saturday 06 December 2014, between 16h00…

    November 27, 2014

  • Reproductions of RMR’s First History Book Now On Sale

    Westmount, QC – 27 November 2014: Reproductions of the RMR’s “Volume 1” are now available for sale through Naval & Military Press in the UK.  Originally published in 1927, it was written…

    November 27, 2014