Category / This Day in RMR History
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Beer finally allowed for RMR’s in 1914
Saturday, December 5, 1914 In Camp, West Down South, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Route march in morning. Rain in afternoon” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY:…
December 5, 2014 -
Camp Flooded but RMR capbadge is saved!
Friday, December 4, 1914 In Camp, West Down South, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Rain all day. Lt.-Gen. Alderson met officers of 3rd Brigade at Bde. H.Q.…
December 4, 2014 -
Problems with boots in 1914
Thursday, December 3, 1914 In Camp, West Down South, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Company in attack training in morning. Night march.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR…
December 3, 2014 -
Being “On Duty” in 1914: as much fun as in 2014
Wednesday, December 2, 1914 In Camp, West Down South, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Duty Battalion. Moved lines to fresh ground about 700 yards south of first…
December 2, 2014 -
CASUALTY REPORTS IN 1914
Tuesday, December 1, 1914 In Camp, West Down South, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Training, a.m. skirmishing; p.m. Battn. in attack. Outpost work at night.” [1] THIS…
December 1, 2014 -
Lieutenant-General Edwin Alfred Hervey Alderson
Monday, November 30, 1914 Camp Salisbury Plain, West Down South The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Drill. Rain” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: “General Alderson commanded the 1st Canadian…
November 30, 2014 -
MOCCASINS CONSIDERED FOR THE TROOPS in 1914
Sunday, November 29, 1914 Camp Salisbury Plain, West Down South The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Drill. Rain” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: “Canadian Press Dispatch: Ottawa, Nov. 29.…
November 29, 2014 -
RMR SOLDIER’S HUMOUR in 1914
Saturday, November 28, 1914 Camp Salisbury Plain, West Down South The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Rain. Church Parade” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: Soldiers with time on their…
November 28, 2014 -
RMR PARTICIPATES IN 1914 DIVISION MANOEUVRES
Friday, November 27, 1914 Camp Salisbury Plain, West Down South The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Divisional Drill under Lt.-Gen. Alderson in morning. Lecture on communications in the field by…
November 27, 2014 -
COMPARISON OF RIFLES USED BY BELLIGERENT ARMIES IN 1914
Thursday, November 26, 1914 Camp Salisbury Plain, West Down South The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Rain in the morning.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: This report from The…
November 26, 2014