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Private Charlie Cooper Writes From Front
Wednesday, July 21, 1915 On to March to Divisional Reserve Huts The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Relieved by 2rd Canadians and Battalion proceeded to huts – Divisional Reserve.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: We are told by the Battalion history “On July 21st the 3rd Canadian Infantry Brigade paraded for inspection by…
ContinuePADRE JOHN ZOELLNER RETIRES FROM ACTIVE SERVICE
Westmount, Quebec – 29 June 2015: Lieutenant-Colonel John Zoellner, MMM, CD reached the compulsory retirement age this Spring and has subsequently retired from the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). Padre Zoellner joined the Army in 1991 and originally came to the RMR in September 1992. He served the Regiment diligently until April 2008 when he was promoted…
ContinueLetter from the Front: 1915
Sunday, June 27, 1915 Billets – Neuf Berquin The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Left here at 7:00 p.m. for Outtersteene, arriving there about 10:45 p.m. Billeted.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: “Rain fell that [this] day, but the men were comfortably billeted and not inconvenienced, except at night when the Battalion marched from…
ContinueLIFE ON FIRING LINE In 1915
Wednesday, March 17, 1915 In billets, Rue du Quesne The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Relieved 15th Battn. In same sub-sector at night. Nos. 3, 4, and 1 Cos. in front line, beginning from right, No. 2 Coy. in support..” [1] Again the Battalion history mentions that “At night on the 17th the Battalion moved…
ContinueRMR’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. G. Scott, Protestant Chaplain of the Regiment, held a celebration of Holy Communion in Amesbury Parish Church. The service was impressive, because of…
ContinueRMR CELEBRATES THE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH A CHRISTMAS DINNER
Story and photos by Buzz Bourdon (late the RMR 1975-82) Every December, the officers and soldiers of The Royal Montreal Regiment gather in their venerable armoury to celebrate the Christmas season by sharing a traditional meal together in a spirit of good cheer and fellowship. This year, the dinner was held on 13 December 2014 and…
Continue25,000 Men Paraded in Valcartier
THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY, 20 September 1914 – “Issue of material and equipment continued through September, service uniforms gradually replacing the militia uniforms and mufti in which the troops had reached camp. As a result of these issues the men presented a smart appearance when reviewed by H.R.H. the Duke of Connaught on September…
ContinuePARADES, VISITORS and MORE PARADES
THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY – 13 September 1914 – Sunday, September 13th was a fine day, the first sunny Sunday since the men had come to camp. It was a busy twenty-four hours, the busiest since camp began. The first part of the day was occupied in rescuing 200 remounts that had broken out…
ContinuePLOEGSTEERT HEROINE RECEIVES RECOGNITION
Sunday, July 11, 1915 Reserve Billets – The Piggeries The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “The Battalion supplied working parties of 150 by day and 150 by night for work with Engineers on various forts and reserve trenches. 3 officers with each duty.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: “The village of Ploegsteert behind the wood was…
ContinueMorale Improves: RMR Takes A Bath in 1915
Sunday, March 28, 1915 In billets, Estaires The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Battalion being paid, and men sent by Companies to Divisional Baths in Estaires where they had hot baths and clean underclothes were issued to them.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: “Here [billets at Estaires] the Regiment spent eleven days, the time,…
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