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Brigade Routine in 1915
Saturday, July 3, 1915 Billets – La Crêche The Battalion War Diarist wrote nothing for this day: [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: Speaking of this period of time, Lt.-Col. Hugh M. Urquhart, who…
July 3, 2015 -
Officer Casualty Rate Is Double The Troops In 1915
Friday, July 2, 1915 Billets – La Crêche The Battalion War Diarist wrote nothing for this day: [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: “It will be important hereafter in computing the effect of wastage…
July 2, 2015 -
CLOTHING KITCHENER’S ARMY IN 1915
Thursday, July 1, 1915 Billets – La Crêche The Battalion War Diarist wrote nothing for this day: [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: “The manufacture of clothing for the new British armies is proceeding in…
July 1, 2015 -
Comrade Wilfred Mann earns 65-year Service Pin
Brockville, Ontario – 20 June 2015: Just four days prior to his 95th birthday, Comrade Mann was awarded his 65-year service pin by Comrade Sue Guerin, President of RMR Association (Br. 14).…
June 30, 2015 -
KILLED IN ACTION AT 17-YEARS OLD
Wednesday, June 30, 1915 Billets – Nouveau Monde The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Left here at 4:00 p.m. and reached Le Crêche about 5:00 p.m.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR…
June 30, 2015 -
LEGIONNAIRE OF THE YEAR – RMR CONTINUES TO SET THE STANDARD
Westmount, Quebec – 18 June 2015: Comrade Trevor Holmes, CD was recently recognized by the Quebec Provincial Command of the Royal Canadian Legion as the ‘Legionnaire of the Year’ for his exemplary service.…
June 29, 2015 -
PADRE JOHN ZOELLNER RETIRES FROM ACTIVE SERVICE
Westmount, Quebec – 29 June 2015: Lieutenant-Colonel John Zoellner, MMM, CD reached the compulsory retirement age this Spring and has subsequently retired from the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). Padre Zoellner joined the Army…
June 29, 2015 -
PROFILE OF SERVICE: PRIVATE SHANKS
Tuesday, June 29, 1915 Billets – Outtersteene The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Left this place by Companies at 2:30 and arrived in Nouveau Monde about 4 o’clock p.m.” [1] THIS…
June 29, 2015 -
SMOKER ANNOUNCED FOR 22 AUG 2015
Westmount, Quebec – 28 June 2015: Comrade Sue Guerin, President of the RMR Association (Br. 14) announced today that the RMR Association will be hosting another Reunion Smoker for all Regimental Family…
June 28, 2015 -
COMMEMORATIVE CENTENNIAL COIN ISSUED
Westmount, Quebec – 04 June 2015: As part of the ongoing Centennial activities, the Commanding Officer of the serving battalion, LCol Paul Langlais, recently issued a commemorative ‘challenge style’ coin to all serving…
June 28, 2015