Private Drake (RMR) first of Canadian soldiers to win DCM in CEF
Saturday, May 22, 1915 Festubert (Indian Village) The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Relieved by 4th Battn. about […]
SERGEANT HARDWICK BACK FROM THE DEAD IN 1915
Friday, May 21, 1915 Festubert (Indian Village) The Battalion War Diarist wrote nothing for this day – the RMR War […]
Summary of Operations: Battle of Festubert
Thursday, May 20, 1915 Festubert (Indian Village) The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Lts. Godwin, Richardson and Sumption […]
Major J. N. Warminton KIA In 1915
Wednesday, May 19, 1915 Festubert (Indian Village) The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Major Warminton killed.” [1] THIS DAY […]
15-Year Old Serving With RMR In Trenches Is Recommended For DCM
Tuesday, May 18, 1915 Essars The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Received orders to move back to Le […]
RMR Meets Gurkhas In 1915
Monday, May 17, 1915 On the march, departing from Mont Bernenchon The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Left […]
1915 Interview with RMR Signaller Thomas S. Daniel
Sunday, May 16, 1915 In billets, Mont Bernenchon The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “All ranks resting. Orders received […]
War Summary: May 1915
Saturday, May 15, 1915 In billets, Mont Bernenchon The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Arrived about 6:30 a.m. Men […]
65th Carabiniers (Mont-Royal) Grieve Their Losses In 1915
Friday, May 14, 1915 In billets, Bailleul (Le Nouveau Monde) The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Orders received […]
“Prepare To Move” – RMR Prepares For The Battle of Festubert in 1915
Thursday, May 13, 1915 In billets, Bailleul (Le Nouveau Monde) The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Preliminary orders […]