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LEAVING ST. NAZAIRE IN 1915
Tuesday, February 16, 1915 On board train proceeding to front The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Left St. Nazaire at 7 a.m. for railroad. Passed through several large towns on…
February 16, 2015 -
RMR Arrives in France, Greeted by Goatskins
Monday, February 15, 1915 On Board H.M. Transport “Australind,” (Captain Sidney Angell) The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “French men-of-war came out to escort ships into port of St. Nazaire,…
February 15, 2015 -
Burial At Sea in 1915
Sunday, February 14, 1915 On Board H.M. Transport “Australind,” (Captain Sidney Angell) The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Weather moderated. Held Orderly Room on deck.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR…
February 14, 2015 -
A STORMY VOYAGE FOR THE RMR IN 1915
Saturday, February 13, 1915 On Board H.M. Transport “Australind,” (Captain Sidney Angell) The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Weather still very bad. One man of battery killed by being thrown…
February 13, 2015 -
Rough Sea Crossing for RMR in 1915
Friday, February 12, 1915 On Board H.M. Transport “Australind,” (Captain Sidney Angell) The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Weather very bad, furious gales, most of officers and men seasick.” [1]…
February 12, 2015 -
RMR OFF TO SEA AND FRANCE in 1915
Thursday, February 11, 1915 On Board H.M. Transport “Australind,” (Captain Sidney Angell) The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Embarked on transport direct from train; found a heavy artillery battery commanded…
February 11, 2015 -
Deployment to France in 1915
Wednesday, February 10, 1915 In Hutments, Lark Hill, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Left Lark Hill at 9 p.m., entraining at Amesbury between 10 and 11 p.m. …
February 10, 2015 -
RMR Off to France at Last!
Tuesday, February 9, 1915 In Hutments, Lark Hill, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Everything complete, standing by.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: Off to France! The…
February 9, 2015 -
RMR Still Allowed to Drink Beer in 1915
Monday, February 8, 1915 In Hutments, Lark Hill, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Orders received to be ready to move in 24 hours.” [1] THIS DAY IN…
February 8, 2015 -
MEN FROM 17th CANADIAN INFANTRY BATTALION JOIN THE RMR IN 1915
Sunday, February 7, 1915 In Hutments, Lark Hill, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Outfitting draft from 17th Battn. as their clothing was in as bad shape as…
February 7, 2015