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  • RMR “GIANT” LAID LOW IN 1915

    Saturday, March 13, 1915 In Trenches, Rue Petillon The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Relieved at night by 15th Battn.  Relief more quickly done this tour.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: “One…

    March 13, 2015

  • SMOKE ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM

    Friday, March 12, 1915 In Trenches, Rue Petillon The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Quiet day on our front.  Some fighting still going on at Neuve Chapelle.  Usual schedule shelling and…

    March 12, 2015

  • First DCM Awarded to a Canadian in WW1 Goes to an RMR soldier

    Thursday, March 11, 1915 In Trenches, Rue Petillon The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Fighting still going on at Neuve Chapelle.  Stretcher-bearer Drake recommended for the Distinguished Conduct Medal. He went…

    March 11, 2015

  • BATTLE OF NEUVE-CHAPELLE: 1915

    Wednesday, March 10, 1915 In Trenches, Rue Petillon The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Battle of Neuve Chapelle began with tremendous bombardment of enemy lines by British, about 3 miles to…

    March 10, 2015

  • RMR Moves Back Into The Line in 1915

    Tuesday, March 9, 1915 In billets Rue du Quesne The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Relieved 15th Battn.  At night, in same sub-sector as before.  Nos. 4, 1, and 2 Cos.…

    March 9, 2015

  • CANADIANS DOING WELL AT FRONT IN 1915

    Monday, March 8, 1915 In billets Rue du Quesne The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Battn. resting.  Senior officers reconnoitred G.H.Q. defence line, which runs immediately south of Rue Du Quesne,…

    March 8, 2015

  • ENEMY’S COPPER SHORTAGES PREDICTED In 1915

    Sunday, March 7, 1915 In billets Rue du Quesne The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Men paid.  Battn resting.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: “A Times Correspondent, vouched for by the editor…

    March 7, 2015

  • No Raincoats for RMR’s Serving in Wet Flanders Spring of 1915

    Saturday, March 6, 1915 In trenches Rue Petillon The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Quiet day except for usual shelling at noon.  Considerable work done on front line and breastwork…

    March 6, 2015

  • RMR’s Movements Kept Secret in 1915

    Friday, March 5, 1915 In trenches Rue Petillon The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Had 2nd man killed by sniper at corner Sailly-Fromelles Road while going up to front line…

    March 5, 2015

  • First RMR Killed in Action: Private Hopey

    Thursday, March 4, 1915 In trenches Rue Petillon The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Slight shelling by German ‘77’ guns about noon.  Had the first man killed in trenches by…

    March 4, 2015