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  • RMR “Prepares to Move” in 1915

    Monday, February 22, 1915 In Billets, Flêtre The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Orders received to be ready to move next day.”    [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY:  Life in…

    February 22, 2015

  • CANON FREDERICK G. SCOTT: RMR’s First Padre

    Sunday, February 21, 1915 In Billets, Flêtre The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Overhauling equipment.”    [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY:  This day marked the Battalion’s first Sunday, and first…

    February 21, 2015

  • CAPTAIN ANDREW PATON HOLT

    Saturday, February 20, 1915 In Billets, Flêtre The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “3rd Canadian Infantry Brigade inspected by Gen. Sir John French in field near Caestre.  Apparently much pleased. …

    February 20, 2015

  • MAIL AND POSTAL CENSORSHIP in 1915

    Friday, February 19, 1915 In Billets, Flêtre The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Censoring men’s letters.  H.Q. Mess established in village inn. Signal lamps placed in Chateau tower for communication…

    February 19, 2015

  • RMR Marching towards the Front in 1915

    Thursday, February 18, 1915 Hazebrouk The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Arrived Hazebrouck 6 a.m.  Detrained quickly and in good order. Picked up advance party under Lieut. Frost, and left…

    February 18, 2015

  • RMR Riding the Rails to the Front in 1915

    Wednesday, February 17, 1915 On board train proceeding to front The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Discipline on train excellent, though conditions were anything but comfortable for the men.” [1]…

    February 17, 2015

  • LEAVING ST. NAZAIRE IN 1915

    Tuesday, February 16, 1915 On board train proceeding to front The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Left St. Nazaire at 7 a.m. for railroad.  Passed through several large towns on…

    February 16, 2015

  • RMR Arrives in France, Greeted by Goatskins

    Monday, February 15, 1915 On Board H.M. Transport “Australind,” (Captain Sidney Angell) The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “French men-of-war came out to escort ships into port of St. Nazaire,…

    February 15, 2015

  • Burial At Sea in 1915

    Sunday, February 14, 1915 On Board H.M. Transport “Australind,” (Captain Sidney Angell) The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Weather moderated.  Held Orderly Room on deck.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR…

    February 14, 2015

  • A STORMY VOYAGE FOR THE RMR IN 1915

    Saturday, February 13, 1915 On Board H.M. Transport “Australind,” (Captain Sidney Angell) The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Weather still very bad. One man of battery killed by being thrown…

    February 13, 2015