Friday, March 19, 1915 In Trenches, Rue Petillon The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “German aeroplane over our lines, first one we had seen. Too high for rifle fire
Thursday, March 18, 1915 In Trenches, Rue Petillon The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Fairly quiet. One man killed and two wounded by snipers. Enemy evidently searching for our
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.
Tuesday, March 16, 1915 In billets, Rue du Quesne The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “No parade except rifle inspection. Men played football in the afternoon.” [1] The Battalion history
Monday, March 15, 1915 In billets, Rue du Quesne The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “No parade. Men given absolute rest.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: “Mr. George St. Hilaire,
Sunday, March 14, 1915 In billets, Rue du Quesne The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Same billets as last time out. Weather fine.” [1] THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: Division Occupied
Saturday, March 13, 1915 In Trenches, Rue Petillon The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Relieved at night by 15th Battn. Relief more quickly done this tour.” [1] THIS DAY IN
Friday, March 12, 1915 In Trenches, Rue Petillon The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Quiet day on our front. Some fighting still going on at Neuve Chapelle. Usual schedule
Thursday, March 11, 1915 In Trenches, Rue Petillon The Battalion War Diarist wrote for this day: “Fighting still going on at Neuve Chapelle. Stretcher-bearer Drake recommended for the Distinguished Conduct Medal.
Westmount, QC – 10 March 2015: 09 April is “Vimy Ridge Day” in Canada, and 2015 marks the 98th anniversary of the battle of Vimy Ridge. The RMR Foundation