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  • RMR’s MECHANICAL TRANSPORT IN 1915

    Sunday, January 10, 1915 In Camp, Lark Hill, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Rain.  No parades.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: “For the purchase of the vehicles required…

    January 10, 2015

  • BRITISH TRAINING CAMPS – WINTER QUARTERS IN 1915

    Saturday, January 9, 1915 In Camp, Lark Hill, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Hut inspection by Lt.-Col. Meighen in morning, lecture to officers in afternoon by Col.…

    January 9, 2015

  • SALISBURY PLAIN IN FLOOD TIME 1915

    Friday, January 8, 1915 In Camp, Lark Hill, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Lecture to officers by Lt.-Col. Burland on “Discipline,” and by Gen. McCracken in p.m.…

    January 8, 2015

  • RMR ASSOCIATION LAUNCHES 2015 BURSARY PROGRAM

    Westmount, 07 January 2015: Two different application packages have been launched for bursary and scholarship programs through the Royal Canadian Legion: the RMR Association Bursary Program and the Quebec Provincial Command Scholarship Program. …

    January 7, 2015

  • Camps Flooded Out in 1915

    Thursday, January 7, 1915 In Camp, Lark Hill, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Address to officers 3rd Bde. by Gen. McCracken* on ‘Phases of War, and Discipline.” [1]…

    January 7, 2015

  • Canadians finally begin to move into UK billets in 1915

    Wednesday, January 6, 1915 In Camp, Lark Hill, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “No parades.  All men on fatigues.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: “London, Jan 6.  Several…

    January 6, 2015

  • CANADIANS TRAIN UNDER DIFFICULTY IN 1915

    Tuesday, January 5, 1915 In Camp, Lark Hill, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “No parades.  All men on fatigues.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: “Salisbury, Eng., Jan 5. …

    January 5, 2015

  • 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,…

    January 4, 2015

  • 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…

    January 3, 2015

  • 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…

    January 2, 2015