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TORONTO INSURES SOLDIERS
Monday, June 28, 1915 Billets – Outtersteene The Battalion War Diarist wrote nothing for this day: [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: “After war was declared in August of 1914, Toronto soon became a…
June 28, 2015 -
Letter from the Front: 1915
Sunday, June 27, 1915 Billets – Neuf Berquin The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Left here at 7:00 p.m. for Outtersteene, arriving there about 10:45 p.m. Billeted.” [1] THIS DAY IN…
June 27, 2015 -
Anti-Submarine Measures In 1915
Saturday, June 26, 1915 Reserve Billets, Le Quesnoy The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Left Reserve Billets at 6:30 for Neuf Berquin arriving there about 4:00 am June 27th.” [1] THIS…
June 26, 2015 -
“Trench Foot” Causes Distress in 1915
Friday, June 25, 1915 Reserve Billets – Le Quesnoy The Battalion War Diarist wrote nothing for this day: [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: On this day “the Battalion was inspected by…
June 25, 2015 -
MOVE OF FIRST CANADIAN INFANTRY DIVISION IN 1915
Thursday, June 24, 1915 Trenches – Givenchy The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Relieved in trenches by 2nd Battn. Gordon Highlanders. Proceeded to Reserve Billets in Le Quesnoy.” [1] THIS DAY…
June 24, 2015 -
CANADIAN INFANTRY SOLDIER’S LOAD IN BATTLE
Wednesday, June 23, 1915 Trenches – Givenchy The Battalion War Diarist wrote nothing for this day: [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: During the First World War, “The Canadian infantry soldier carried about…
June 23, 2015 -
French War Dogs in WW1
Tuesday, June 22, 1915 Reserve Billets, Le Quesnoy The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “On the night of June 22nd, 1915, the 14th Battalion moved forward to reserve trenches (Givenchy Sector)…
June 22, 2015 -
YPRES – THE TOLL OF WAR
Monday, June 21, 1915 Reserve Billets, Le Quesnoy The Battalion War Diarist wrote nothing for this day: [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: “British Headquarters, France, June 21. – “How are the turrets? Still…
June 21, 2015 -
RMR’s First CO Returns To Canada In 1915
Sunday, June 20, 1915 Reserve Billets, Le Quesnoy The Battalion War Diarist wrote nothing for this day: [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: Following the announcement to the 14th Battalion two days previously, newspapers…
June 20, 2015 -
New CO Appointed For RMR In 1915
Saturday, June 19, 1915 Rest Billets, Bethune The Battalion War Diarist wrote for day: “Left for Reserve Billets at La Quesnoy about 4 p.m. [arriving there at about 7:00 p.m.]. Lt.-Col. Meighen recalled to…
June 19, 2015