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Deployment to France in 1915
Wednesday, February 10, 1915 In Hutments, Lark Hill, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Left Lark Hill at 9 p.m., entraining at Amesbury between 10 and 11 p.m. …
February 10, 2015 -
RMR Off to France at Last!
Tuesday, February 9, 1915 In Hutments, Lark Hill, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Everything complete, standing by.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: Off to France! The…
February 9, 2015 -
RMR Still Allowed to Drink Beer in 1915
Monday, February 8, 1915 In Hutments, Lark Hill, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Orders received to be ready to move in 24 hours.” [1] THIS DAY IN…
February 8, 2015 -
MEN FROM 17th CANADIAN INFANTRY BATTALION JOIN THE RMR IN 1915
Sunday, February 7, 1915 In Hutments, Lark Hill, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Outfitting draft from 17th Battn. as their clothing was in as bad shape as…
February 7, 2015 -
TRAINING THE DIVISION IN 1915
Saturday, February 6, 1915 In Hutments, Lark Hill, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Adjutant, Capt. A.P. Holt unfit for overseas owing to attack of pneumonia, Asst. Adjt.,…
February 6, 2015 -
First Canadian military aviator killed in the Great War
Friday, February 5, 1915 In Hutments, Lark Hill, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “After weeding out unfits, Battalion about 100 under strength; received draft from 17th Battn.…
February 5, 2015 -
King Inspects the RMR in 1915
Thursday, February 4, 1915 In Hutments, Lark Hill, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Canadian Division reviewed by H.M. The King, accompanied by Lord Kitchener. The King first…
February 4, 2015 -
The Horse in the Canadian Army in WWI
Wednesday, February 3, 1915 In Hutments, Lark Hill, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Balance of wagons and mules received.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: “One Canadian Army…
February 3, 2015 -
23rd BATTALION, CEF Departs Quebec in 1915
Tuesday, February 2, 1915 In Camp, Lark Hill, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Working on equipment. O.C. and Adjutant reconnoitered ground where King’s review is to take…
February 2, 2015 -
LT.-COL. FREDERICK HOLMES HOPKINS
Monday, February 1, 1915 In Camp, Lark Hill, Salisbury Plains The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Completing equipment and mobilization stores. Lt.-Col. F.H. Hopkins, Junior Major, transferred to 17th Battn.”…
February 1, 2015
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