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THE MILLS BOMB – THE GRENADE OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR
Thursday, April 1, 1915 In rest billets northern outskirts of Estaires The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “6 hours per day training. Trench digging, instruction in wiring and dealing with wire, route…
April 1, 2015 -
ROYAL MONTREALS’ BAPTISM OF FIRE IN 1915 – Part 2
Wednesday, March 31, 1915 In billets, Estaires The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Training carried on.” [1] PRIVATE C. D. B. WHITBY`S LETTER – PART 2 ROYAL MONTREALS’ BAPTISM OF FIRE Graphic…
March 31, 2015 -
ROYAL MONTREALS’ BAPTISM OF FIRE in 1915
Tuesday, March 30, 1915 In billets, Estaires The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Estaires bombed by German ‘planes. No casualties in the battalion. Training begun, special attention being paid to bombing…
March 30, 2015 -
THE GAZETTE TOBACCO FUND in 1915
Monday, March 29, 1915 In billets, Estaires The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Dammed up the Courant de Meteren-Basque, a small stream which flowed through our billeting area, and made swimming…
March 29, 2015 -
Morale 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…
March 28, 2015 -
CANADIAN EYEWITNESS WIRES FROM THE TRENCHES
Saturday, March 27, 1915 In billets, Estaires The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Very comfortable billets in northeast end of town, near cemetery.” [1] Sir W. Max Aitken, member of the…
March 27, 2015 -
The Very Pistol in 1915
Friday, March 26, 1915 In trenches, Rue Petillon The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Heavy day. Many wounded. The 3rd Canadian Brigade was relieved by 24th British Brigade, the 14th was…
March 26, 2015 -
BANDMASTER CAPTAIN THOMAS EDWARD JACKSON, E.D., E.M.
Thursday, March 25, 1915 In trenches, Rue Petillon The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Quiet day.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: March 25th is the anniversary of the birth of Thomas Edward…
March 25, 2015 -
CANADIANS INTRODUCE TUMPLINE CONTINGENT IN 1915
Wednesday, March 24, 1915 In billets, Rue du Quesne The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Relieved 15th Battn. at night. Nos. 2, 1, & 4 Cos. in front line, beginning from…
March 24, 2015 -
RMR “Did Gallant Work” in 1915
Tuesday, March 23, 1915 In billets, Rue du Quesne The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Battalion resting.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: “Canadian Press Despatch. Montreal, March 23. Lieut.-Col. F.S. Meighen of…
March 23, 2015
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