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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 -
SERGEANT HARDWICK BACK FROM THE DEAD IN 1915
Friday, May 21, 1915 Festubert (Indian Village) The Battalion War Diarist wrote nothing for this day – the RMR War Diary contains no entry this date. THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: In what…
May 21, 2015 -
Summary of Operations: Battle of Festubert
Thursday, May 20, 1915 Festubert (Indian Village) The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Lts. Godwin, Richardson and Sumption arrived from England on May 20th. Lt. Godwin took over command of…
May 20, 2015 -
Major J. N. Warminton KIA In 1915
Wednesday, May 19, 1915 Festubert (Indian Village) The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Major Warminton killed.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: “From May 19th to May 22nd, the Royal Montreal Regiment…
May 19, 2015 -
15-Year Old Serving With RMR In Trenches Is Recommended For DCM
Tuesday, May 18, 1915 Essars The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Received orders to move back to Le Touret and left Essars at 7 a.m. going to same trenches as…
May 18, 2015 -
RMR Meets Gurkhas In 1915
Monday, May 17, 1915 On the march, departing from Mont Bernenchon The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Left Mont Bernenchon at 5 a.m. and marched to Le Touret on Bethune-Neuve…
May 17, 2015 -
1915 Interview with RMR Signaller Thomas S. Daniel
Sunday, May 16, 1915 In billets, Mont Bernenchon The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “All ranks resting. Orders received at night to move early next morning.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY:…
May 16, 2015 -
War Summary: May 1915
Saturday, May 15, 1915 In billets, Mont Bernenchon The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Arrived about 6:30 a.m. Men very tired but in good spirits. No stragglers.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR…
May 15, 2015