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THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY – 09 September 1914 – By the eighth of September W. Marchington, the Staff Correspondent of The Globe, of Toronto, was able to report from Valcartier as…

THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY – 08 September 1914 – “On the outbreak of War steps were immediately taken by the Director of Supplies and Transport at Ottawa (Colonel J.L. Biggar) to arrange…

THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY – 07 September 1914 – Rain began on Saturday night and continued steadily.  It poured heavily during Sunday’s review parade by the Governor-General and continued throughout today. …

THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY – 06 September 1914 – “For the first time in the history of the Canadian Militia, a complete division was paraded this afternoon and passed in review…

THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY – 05 September 1914 – Several months after development and expansion of the new military camp at Valcartier had taken place the Minister of Militia reported  to…

THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY – 04 September 1914 – “Promotions amongst the non-commissioned officers took place at the same time as the changes mentioned above [yesterday].  Men who showed ability in…

THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY – 03 September 1914 – As part of the reorganization of the Canadian Contingent, and  “to bring the battalions of the newly formed 3rd Canadian Infantry Brigade…

THIS DAY IN HISTORY – 02 September 1914 – “By the end of August thousands of troops had poured into Valcartier and organization of a Canadian division was in process.  After one or…

THIS DAY IN HISTORY – 01 September 1914 – Canada’s initial plans were to establish a Canadian Division consisting of three brigades, each with four battalions. It soon became apparent that with…