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The Rain on the Plain Fell Mainly… On the Troops
Monday, December 7, 1914 In Camp, West Down South, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Entrenching work in afternoon.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: “On Salisbury Plain…
December 7, 2014 -
CANADIAN AVIATION CORPS FORMED in 1914
Sunday, December 6, 1914 In Camp, West Down South, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Duty Battalion. Church Parade.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: “Ottawa. Nov. 30th…
December 6, 2014 -
Beer finally allowed for RMR’s in 1914
Saturday, December 5, 1914 In Camp, West Down South, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Route march in morning. Rain in afternoon” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY:…
December 5, 2014 -
Camp Flooded but RMR capbadge is saved!
Friday, December 4, 1914 In Camp, West Down South, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Rain all day. Lt.-Gen. Alderson met officers of 3rd Brigade at Bde. H.Q.…
December 4, 2014 -
Problems with boots in 1914
Thursday, December 3, 1914 In Camp, West Down South, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Company in attack training in morning. Night march.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR…
December 3, 2014 -
RMR Foundation joins Giving Tuesday
Westmount, QC – 02 December 2014: GivingTuesday marks the opening day of the holiday giving season. Occurring annually on the Tuesday after Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the movement encourages individuals and organizations…
December 2, 2014 -
Being “On Duty” in 1914: as much fun as in 2014
Wednesday, December 2, 1914 In Camp, West Down South, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Duty Battalion. Moved lines to fresh ground about 700 yards south of first…
December 2, 2014 -
CASUALTY REPORTS IN 1914
Tuesday, December 1, 1914 In Camp, West Down South, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Training, a.m. skirmishing; p.m. Battn. in attack. Outpost work at night.” [1] THIS…
December 1, 2014 -
Lieutenant-General Edwin Alfred Hervey Alderson
Monday, November 30, 1914 Camp Salisbury Plain, West Down South The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Drill. Rain” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: “General Alderson commanded the 1st Canadian…
November 30, 2014 -
GALA BALL KICKS OFF RMR CENTENNIAL WITH A BLAST
Written by Buzz Bourdon (late the RMR 1975-82) 30 November 2014, Memories from the past, thoughts about the present and future, colleagues you worked with for years, sharing both the good and bad times,…
November 29, 2014