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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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…