RMR RELIEVES FRENCH TROOPS IN YPRES SALIENT
Friday, April 16, 1915 NO LOCATION GIVEN The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Left Steenvoorde by motor buses […]
Sir John French Gives Praise to Canadians in 1915
Thursday, April 15, 1915 Billets, Cassel The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Left at 1:30 p.m. for Steenvoorde, […]
Soldiers Vote Bill Passes in 1915
Wednesday, April 14, 1915 Billets, Cassel The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Lieut. G.W. Stairs arrived from England”. [1] […]
Canadian Innovation: Lacrosse Sticks to throw grenades in 1915
Tuesday, April 13, 1915 Billets, Cassel The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: Nothing – No details recorded. [1] THIS DAY […]
RMR AT TRENCH WORK IN 1915
Monday, April 12, 1915 Billets, Cassel The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Comdg. Officers of Brigade went night […]
RMR Inspected by Gen. Sir. H. Smith Dorrien in 1915
Sunday, April 11, 1915 Billets, Cassel The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “All ranks resting. Inspection 3rd Brigade […]
Militia Recruiting Standards Raised in 1915
Saturday, April 10, 1915 Billets, Cassel The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “All ranks resting.” [1] THIS DAY IN […]
Canadian soldiers get the right to vote amid rumours of impending gas attacks
Friday, April 9, 1915 Billets, Cassel The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “All ranks resting. Small reinforcing draft, […]
Canadian Artillery in Action in 1915
Thursday, April 8, 1915 Billets, Cassel The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “All ranks resting.” [1] THIS DAY IN […]
PRIVATE WHITBY’S LATEST LETTER – PART 2
Wednesday, April 7, 1915 Departed rest billets northern outskirts of Estaires The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Left Estaires 6 […]