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LETTER HOME FROM SOLDAT ST-HILAIRE (RMR) IN 1915
Monday, March 15, 1915 In billets, Rue du Quesne The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “No parade. Men given absolute rest.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: “Mr. George St. Hilaire, who resides…
March 15, 2015 -
Trench life described in letter home in 1915
Sunday, March 14, 1915 In billets, Rue du Quesne The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Same billets as last time out. Weather fine.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: Division Occupied Trenches Vacated…
March 14, 2015 -
RMR “GIANT” LAID LOW IN 1915
Saturday, March 13, 1915 In Trenches, Rue Petillon The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Relieved at night by 15th Battn. Relief more quickly done this tour.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: “One…
March 13, 2015 -
SMOKE ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM
Friday, March 12, 1915 In Trenches, Rue Petillon The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Quiet day on our front. Some fighting still going on at Neuve Chapelle. Usual schedule shelling and…
March 12, 2015 -
First DCM Awarded to a Canadian in WW1 Goes to an RMR soldier
Thursday, March 11, 1915 In Trenches, Rue Petillon The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Fighting still going on at Neuve Chapelle. Stretcher-bearer Drake recommended for the Distinguished Conduct Medal. He went…
March 11, 2015 -
“Battle of Vimy Ridge” movie night: 09 April 15
Westmount, QC – 10 March 2015: 09 April is “Vimy Ridge Day” in Canada, and 2015 marks the 98th anniversary of the battle of Vimy Ridge. The RMR Foundation and Canada…
March 10, 2015 -
BATTLE OF NEUVE-CHAPELLE: 1915
Wednesday, March 10, 1915 In Trenches, Rue Petillon The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Battle of Neuve Chapelle began with tremendous bombardment of enemy lines by British, about 3 miles to…
March 10, 2015 -
RMR Moves Back Into The Line in 1915
Tuesday, March 9, 1915 In billets Rue du Quesne The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Relieved 15th Battn. At night, in same sub-sector as before. Nos. 4, 1, and 2 Cos.…
March 9, 2015 -
Afghanistan Memorial Vigil in St-Jean: 10 – 14 March 2015
One of the ways the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces are commemorating the service of Canadian personnel is through an Afghanistan Memorial Vigil. The Vigil commemorates those who…
March 8, 2015 -
THE ANDERSONS OF MONTREAL: AN RMR FAMILY
By Buzz Bourdon (late the RMR 1975-82) While many militia units can boast two generations of the same family in their history, the Andersons of Montreal can claim a proud history of…
March 8, 2015