How To Get Mail To POW’s In 1915
Friday, May 28, 1915 In trenches, Festubert The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Relieved at night by 13th Bn. R.H.C. […]
“Bumps In The Night” – RMR Company Commander Arrested As A Spy
Thursday, May 27, 1915 In trenches, Festubert The Battalion War Diary has no entry for this day: [1] THIS DAY IN RMR […]
Final Gasps: Battle of Festubert (1915)
Wednesday, May 26, 1915 In billets, Le Hamel The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Received orders and left at 7 […]
RMR’s Still Dying From Wounds Suffered A Month Prior
Tuesday, May 25, 1915 In billets, Le Hamel The Battalion War Diarist has no entry for this day. [1] THIS DAY […]
Origins of Hockey’s Memorial Cup
Monday, May 24, 1915 In billets, Le Hamel The Battalion War Diarist wrote nothing for this day. [1] THIS DAY […]
The Story of our Regimental March – Ça Ira
Sunday, May 23, 1915 In billets, Le Hamel The Battalion War Diarist wrote nothing for this day. THIS DAY IN […]
RMR MARCHES THROUGH WESTMOUNT IN ANNUAL CHURCH PARADE
Story and photos by Buzz Bourdon (late the RMR 1975-82) Under a hot spring sun, the men and women of […]
Private Drake (RMR) first of Canadian soldiers to win DCM in CEF
Saturday, May 22, 1915 Festubert (Indian Village) The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Relieved by 4th Battn. about […]
SERGEANT HARDWICK BACK FROM THE DEAD IN 1915
Friday, May 21, 1915 Festubert (Indian Village) The Battalion War Diarist wrote nothing for this day – the RMR War […]
Summary of Operations: Battle of Festubert
Thursday, May 20, 1915 Festubert (Indian Village) The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Lts. Godwin, Richardson and Sumption […]