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TRAINING THE DIVISION IN 1915
Saturday, February 6, 1915 In Hutments, Lark Hill, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Adjutant, Capt. A.P. Holt unfit for overseas owing to attack of pneumonia, Asst. Adjt.,…
February 6, 2015 -
First Canadian military aviator killed in the Great War
Friday, February 5, 1915 In Hutments, Lark Hill, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “After weeding out unfits, Battalion about 100 under strength; received draft from 17th Battn.…
February 5, 2015 -
King Inspects the RMR in 1915
Thursday, February 4, 1915 In Hutments, Lark Hill, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Canadian Division reviewed by H.M. The King, accompanied by Lord Kitchener. The King first…
February 4, 2015 -
The Horse in the Canadian Army in WWI
Wednesday, February 3, 1915 In Hutments, Lark Hill, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Balance of wagons and mules received.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: “One Canadian Army…
February 3, 2015 -
23rd BATTALION, CEF Departs Quebec in 1915
Tuesday, February 2, 1915 In Camp, Lark Hill, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Working on equipment. O.C. and Adjutant reconnoitered ground where King’s review is to take…
February 2, 2015 -
LT.-COL. FREDERICK HOLMES HOPKINS
Monday, February 1, 1915 In Camp, Lark Hill, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Completing equipment and mobilization stores. Lt.-Col. F.H. Hopkins, Junior Major, transferred to 17th Battn.”…
February 1, 2015 -
LET ME HEAR YOUR WAR CRY!
Written by Lieutenant Alan Vincent, RMR Westmount, QC – 25 January 2015: The sun had not yet risen from behind the horizon and its urban silhouette as soldiers began to arrive at…
January 31, 2015 -
RMR Association (Branch 14) welcomes new President
by Comrade Andrew Ross (RMR Association’s Public Affairs Officer) Westmount, QC – 26 January 2015: Elected by acclamation and thunderous applause, Comrade Sue Guerin, CD has been elected as the RMR Association’s new president, taking…
January 31, 2015 -
IT’S A LONG WAY TO TIPPERARY
Sunday, January 31, 1915 In Camp, Lark Hill, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Route march. Lecture to officers by Capt. E. W. Pope,* Bde. Staff on Military…
January 31, 2015 -
COMPLETION OF EQUIPMENT ISSUE IN 1915
Saturday, January 30, 1915 In Camp, Lark Hill, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Drawing equipment. Active preparations for move.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: “Although the First…
January 30, 2015