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First Ever Division Sized Parade in Canadian History
THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY – 06 September 1914 – “For the first time in the history of the Canadian Militia, a complete division was paraded this afternoon and passed in review…
September 6, 2014 -
Impressive Progress in Valcartier
THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY – 05 September 1914 – Several months after development and expansion of the new military camp at Valcartier had taken place the Minister of Militia reported to…
September 5, 2014 -
Price Named as First RSM for RMR
THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY – 04 September 1914 – “Promotions amongst the non-commissioned officers took place at the same time as the changes mentioned above [yesterday]. Men who showed ability in…
September 4, 2014 -
RMR Reinforced in Valcartier
THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY – 03 September 1914 – As part of the reorganization of the Canadian Contingent, and “to bring the battalions of the newly formed 3rd Canadian Infantry Brigade…
September 3, 2014 -
RMR SOLDIERS HELP GUARD OTTAWA’S TOMB OF THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER
By Buzz Bourdon (late the RMR, 1975-82) Westmount, 02 Sept 2014 – Two army reserve soldiers from the Royal Montreal Regiment had the eyes of the world on them this summer, as…
September 2, 2014 -
RMR Confirmed As 14th CEF, Manages to Keep Pants On
THIS DAY IN HISTORY – 02 September 1914 – “By the end of August thousands of troops had poured into Valcartier and organization of a Canadian division was in process. After one or…
September 2, 2014 -
RMR Confirmed as 14th Battalion CEF
THIS DAY IN HISTORY – 01 September 1914 – Canada’s initial plans were to establish a Canadian Division consisting of three brigades, each with four battalions. It soon became apparent that with…
September 1, 2014 -
150,000 Pairs of Socks Needed
THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY – 31 August 1914 – When war was declared at the beginning of the month, Canada had volunteered to send troops to the aid of Britain. However,…
August 31, 2014 -
Routine Sets in For RMR in Valcartier
THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY – 30 August 1914 – “For a few days after arrival at Valcartier the Royal Montreal Regiment was occupied with routine. As Sir Andrew Macphail in his…
August 30, 2014 -
When Will the RMR Sail for Europe?
THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY – 29 August 1914 – By now on August 29th rumours were circulating that the First Canadian Contingent might be ready to sail for England about mid-…
August 29, 2014
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