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1,000 Casualties A Day to Hold Ypres
Sunday, May 30, 1915 Reserve trenches, Rue de l’Epinette The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Quiet except for occasional German shells.”[1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: The regimental history mentions: “Following relief…
May 30, 2015 -
Private John Lee: First of three brothers killed in WW1
Saturday, May 29, 1915 Reserve trenches, Rue de l’Epinette The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Quiet except for occasional German shells.”[1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: While the Battalion Diary indicated a quiet…
May 29, 2015 -
How To Get Mail To POW’s In 1915
Friday, May 28, 1915 In trenches, Festubert The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Relieved at night by 13th Bn. R.H.C. Retired to Reserve Trenches south of Rue du Bois and west of…
May 28, 2015 -
“Bumps In The Night” – RMR Company Commander Arrested As A Spy
Thursday, May 27, 1915 In trenches, Festubert The Battalion War Diary has no entry for this day: [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: The Battalion history tells us that: “Dawn on May 27th revealed that…
May 27, 2015 -
Final Gasps: Battle of Festubert (1915)
Wednesday, May 26, 1915 In billets, Le Hamel The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Received orders and left at 7 p.m. for trenches at Festubert, south of The Orchard towards Givenchy (La…
May 26, 2015 -
RMR’s Still Dying From Wounds Suffered A Month Prior
Tuesday, May 25, 1915 In billets, Le Hamel The Battalion War Diarist has no entry for this day. [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: According to his attestation paper Clarence was born in Montreal,…
May 25, 2015 -
Origins of Hockey’s Memorial Cup
Monday, May 24, 1915 In billets, Le Hamel The Battalion War Diarist wrote nothing for this day. [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: “Poison proved effective to the east of Ypres early yesterday…
May 24, 2015 -
The Story of our Regimental March – Ça Ira
Sunday, May 23, 1915 In billets, Le Hamel The Battalion War Diarist wrote nothing for this day. THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: May 23, 1915 – 222nd Anniversary of the Battle of Famars…
May 23, 2015 -
RMR MARCHES THROUGH WESTMOUNT IN ANNUAL CHURCH PARADE
Story and photos by Buzz Bourdon (late the RMR 1975-82) Under a hot spring sun, the men and women of The Royal Montreal Regiment marched through the streets of Westmount on May…
May 22, 2015 -
Private Drake (RMR) first of Canadian soldiers to win DCM in CEF
Saturday, May 22, 1915 Festubert (Indian Village) The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Relieved by 4th Battn. about 9 p.m. and marched to billets in Le Hamel on Rue du…
May 22, 2015