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  • SALISBURY CAMP NOT FIT FOR TRAINING IN 1915

    Monday, January 4, 1915 In Camp, Lark Hill, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Duty Battn.  No parades.  All men on fatigues.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: “Salisbury Plain,…

  • RSM’S OF THE 14 CEF (RMR) IN WW1

    Sunday, January 3, 1915 In Camp, Lark Hill, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Rain all day.  Heavy snow at night.  Confidential letter received from 3rd Bge. regarding…

  • POST OFFICE DELAYS IN 1915

    Saturday, January 2, 1915 In Camp, Lark Hill, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Rain all day. All available men on fatigues.  No parades.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR…

  • Military Cross Instituted

    Friday, January 1, 1915 In Camp, Lark Hill, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Rain all day. All available men on fatigues.  No parades.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: “London,…

  • CHANGE NEEDED IN 1915

    Monday, January 11, 1915 In Camp, Lark Hill, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Training.  Battalion route march and drill.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: “Salisbury, January 11., –…

  • RMR’s 1914 NEW YEARS EVE CHURCH SERVICE

    Thursday, December 31, 1914 In Camp, Lark Hill, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Duty Battalion. No training.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: “On New Year’s Eve Major F.…

  • FEEDING THE 1914 ARMY – PART 2 OF 2

    Wednesday, December 30, 1914 In Camp, Lark Hill, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “All available men on fatigues.  No training.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: “The organization of…

  • FEEDING THE 1914 ARMY – Part 1 of 2

    Tuesday, December 29, 1914 In Camp, Lark Hill, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “All available men on fatigues.  No training.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: “The poor Belgians…

  • LONDON RESIDENTS WARNED OF DANGER IN 1914

    Monday, December 28, 1914 In Camp, Lark Hill, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Duty Battalion.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: “London, Dec. 28. – The London Official Bureau…

  • Canadians ESCAPE FROM THE TOWER OF LONDON

    Sunday, December 27, 1914 In Camp, Lark Hill, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Church Parade.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: “London, December 27. – Two members of the…