Olympic Medalist Joins the RMR in 1915
Friday, May 7, 1915 In billets, Bailleul (Nouveau Monde) The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Large draft of […]
Private H. L. Dupuy (RMR) KIA in Belgium in 1915
Thursday, May 6, 1915 In billets, Bailleul (Nouveau Monde) The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “All ranks rapidly […]
Casualty Lists from Ypres Battle Trickle In
Wednesday, May 5, 1915 In billets, Bailleul (Nouveau Monde) The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “All ranks resting”. [1] […]
Sgt Volkert Sees Three RMR Officers Fall in 1915
Tuesday, May 4, 1915 In trenches on Yser Canal The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Relieved after dusk […]
“In Flanders Field” Written in 1915
Monday, May 3, 1915 In trenches on Yser Canal The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “For particulars see […]
Canadian Division Loses 35% of Effective Strength in 2nd Battle of Ypres
Sunday, May 2, 1915 In trenches on Yser Canal The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “For particulars see […]
Canadians Fight Against Odds in 1915
Saturday, May 1, 1915 In trenches on Yser Canal The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “For particulars see […]
Casualty Reports From 2nd Ypres begin to appear
Friday, April 30, 1915 THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: “On the night of April 29/30 the Battalion was moved to the […]
POISON GASES KILLED MANY CANADIANS in 1915
Thursday, April 29, 1915 THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: From the Ops-Report attached to the War Diary:- “The Bn. maintained its […]
RMR soldier recounts heroic fight at Ypres
Wednesday, April 28, 1915 THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: To paraphrase the Ops-Report attached to the War Diary:- “The whole Bn. […]