15th Field Artillery Regiment
The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery
1994
The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery
1994
as at 14 October 2018
Sub-units
31st Field Battery, RCA
68th Field Battery, RCA
Band of the 15th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA
31st Field Battery, RCA
68th Field Battery, RCA
Band of the 15th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA
Key Appointments
Nominal Roll 31 Battery as at 4 Oct 1994
Battery Commander (BC): Major Leon Jensen CD
Battery Sergeant Major (BSM): Master Warrant Officer James E Jacobson
Capt Watkins Stephen A Capt Kent A Wickens
Lt Gayton Douglas P Lt McCready Grayson A
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Battery Commander (BC): Major Leon Jensen CD
Battery Sergeant Major (BSM): Master Warrant Officer James E Jacobson
Capt Watkins Stephen A Capt Kent A Wickens
Lt Gayton Douglas P Lt McCready Grayson A
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Canadian Forces' Decoration (CD)
The Canadian Forces' Decoration is awarded to officers and Non-Commissioned Members of the Canadian Forces who have completed twelve years of service. The decoration is awarded to all ranks, who have a good record of conduct. On 9 Dec 1994, Sergeant Donato Calogero CD was awarded his Canadian Forces Decoration. See more... |
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Special Service Medal (SSM)
The Special Service Medal (SSM) was created to recognize members of the Canadian Forces who are taking part in activities and operations under exceptional circumstances. In Mar 1994, Captain Noel RR Dykes, CD was awarded the SSM with NATO bar. Headquarters presentations are often in congruence with the expectations of field units. The presentation of this award was a “simple sliding across the table during the Headquarters’ Commanding Officer’s O Group.” See more... |
New Members
Wayne GN Ablitt
Cheryl K Arai
Wayne GN Ablitt
Cheryl K Arai
Most Efficient Recruit 15th Field Regiment RCA
This award is presented to the most efficient recruit from the start of the training period in September of the previous year. This year’s winner of the trophy is Private (Recruit) M Thompson.
This award is presented to the most efficient recruit from the start of the training period in September of the previous year. This year’s winner of the trophy is Private (Recruit) M Thompson.
Gunner Douglas Corsor Jr. Memorial Trophy
The Gunner Douglas Corsor Jr. memorial trophy was created by his close friends in the Regiment, Gunner Noel RR Dykes, Gunner Joseph C. Gauthier, Gunner R. Gerard, Gunner H. Harsch and Gunner V. Hughes after his untimely death in a vehicle accident in 1974. It is presented to the Gunner that most exemplifies the best characteristics of being a Gunner. The 1994 award is presented to Gunner Ingram.
The Gunner Douglas Corsor Jr. memorial trophy was created by his close friends in the Regiment, Gunner Noel RR Dykes, Gunner Joseph C. Gauthier, Gunner R. Gerard, Gunner H. Harsch and Gunner V. Hughes after his untimely death in a vehicle accident in 1974. It is presented to the Gunner that most exemplifies the best characteristics of being a Gunner. The 1994 award is presented to Gunner Ingram.
15th Field Regiment RCA Rifle Range Challenge Cup
Oct 1994 Awarded to Captain Kent A. Wickens. |
Members Extra-Regimentally Employed
Brigadier General Stuart T McDonald, CD employed as Chief of Staff – Reserves; Reserve Advisor to the Commander of the Army at Land Force Headquarters, Montreal, QC.
Brigadier General Stuart T McDonald, CD retires from the Primary Reserves on the completion of his term as Chief of Staff – Reserves.
Brigadier General Stuart T McDonald, CD employed as Chief of Staff – Reserves; Reserve Advisor to the Commander of the Army at Land Force Headquarters, Montreal, QC.
Brigadier General Stuart T McDonald, CD retires from the Primary Reserves on the completion of his term as Chief of Staff – Reserves.
Former Members now in Regular Force
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Captain Noel Dykes is Battery Commander, 4 Air Defence Battery, Air Defence Artillery School, Chatham, NB. These photos are from Ex Perfect Kill (ADATS live shoot) in Suffield AB in February 1994. Captain Dykes, as Exercise OIC, in the Command Post and viewing the T54 Tank target, hit by ADATS missile, Note hole, as viewed, to the right of the gun barrel, at the intersection of the front Glacis plate and the top deck…had tank been full of fuel and ammo it would have resembled those photos of completely torn apart tanks from Normandy invasion. In June 1994 Posted to Land Force Western Area Headquarters, Edmonton AB G1 Operations 2 (Responsible for all Board of Enquiries, Summary Investigations).
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Captain John P Pulchny Land Force Atlantic Area Headquarters.
6 Jul 1994 Master Warrant Officer Colin Norris posted to Royal Canadian Artillery School as student on Master Gunner (MrGnr) Course, Gagetown, NB.
Warrant Officer Paul A Stewart posted to Field Artillery School, Gagetown, NB
Sergeant George M Dempsey 15th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA as part of 10/90 cadre.
6 Jul 1994 Master Warrant Officer Colin Norris posted to Royal Canadian Artillery School as student on Master Gunner (MrGnr) Course, Gagetown, NB.
Warrant Officer Paul A Stewart posted to Field Artillery School, Gagetown, NB
Sergeant George M Dempsey 15th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA as part of 10/90 cadre.
Former Members now retired
James Christensen’s last day in the US Army
James Christensen’s last day in the US Army
Exercises Conducted
19-20 Feb 1994 Exercise Pacific Orca, District Headquarters, Jericho, Vancouver, BC
DS – Major Leon Jensen
3-5 Jun 1994 Exercise Shellburst Valley, Fort Lewis, WA
BC Major Leon Jensen
Exercise Western Challenge, Officers’ TEWT, Calgary, AB
Participants Major Leon Jensen
7-11 Oct 1994 Exercise Target Round II, CFB Chilliwack, BC
OIC – Major Leon Jensen
5-6 Nov 1994 Exercise Target Round III, CFB Chilliwack, BC
OIC – Major Leon Jensen
18-20 Nov 1994 Exercise Basic Skills, CFB Chilliwack, BC
OIC – Major Leon Jensen
19-20 Feb 1994 Exercise Pacific Orca, District Headquarters, Jericho, Vancouver, BC
DS – Major Leon Jensen
3-5 Jun 1994 Exercise Shellburst Valley, Fort Lewis, WA
BC Major Leon Jensen
Exercise Western Challenge, Officers’ TEWT, Calgary, AB
Participants Major Leon Jensen
7-11 Oct 1994 Exercise Target Round II, CFB Chilliwack, BC
OIC – Major Leon Jensen
5-6 Nov 1994 Exercise Target Round III, CFB Chilliwack, BC
OIC – Major Leon Jensen
18-20 Nov 1994 Exercise Basic Skills, CFB Chilliwack, BC
OIC – Major Leon Jensen
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Lieutenant - Colonel John Brownlee-Baker on the ranges in somewhat inclement weather.
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Members Qualifications
Qualification Level 3 (QL3) Artilleryman Course23 Oct 1993 – 28 Mar 1994 Rear Rank: _____, _____, _____, _____, _____, _____, _____, _____. Centre Rank: _____, _____, _____, _____, _____, _____, _____, _____, _____, _____, _____, _____. Front Rank: ___ George Lenis, __________, Warrant Officer Brian Lougheed, Regimental Sergeant Major, Chief Warrant Officer Vic Yano, Commanding Officer, Lieutenant-Colonel John Brownlee-Baker, Lieutenant Douglas P Gayton, Master Bombardier Mann, Master Bombardier Lavalee. |
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Fry Backs Community Bid for Armoury
Vancouver Courier 9 March 1994 The originators of this community plan apparently thought that there was a pool in the Armoury and that it was only being used for the storage of tanks. |
Officers' Mess
The 49th Annual Military Ball
The prestigious event was held at the Hotel Vancouver. Invites were mailed, tickets purchased. Debutantes were enlisted and given a wonderful introduction to the intricacies of the formal event.
There was a Tea and training session with the RCMP. Dance lessons and a dress rehearsal at the Sherman Armoury and the Mother and Daughter Tea at HMCS Discovery. See more...
The prestigious event was held at the Hotel Vancouver. Invites were mailed, tickets purchased. Debutantes were enlisted and given a wonderful introduction to the intricacies of the formal event.
There was a Tea and training session with the RCMP. Dance lessons and a dress rehearsal at the Sherman Armoury and the Mother and Daughter Tea at HMCS Discovery. See more...
Regimental Museum
Stanley Park
The following photographs are from various locations in Stanley Park and show some of the artillery remnants still in place from the days of the 15th (Vancouver) Coast Brigade RCA during World War II. Can you identify them?
The following photographs are from various locations in Stanley Park and show some of the artillery remnants still in place from the days of the 15th (Vancouver) Coast Brigade RCA during World War II. Can you identify them?
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Architect - Richard Thomas Perry
The Vancouver Sun highlighted one of Lieutenant-Colonel Perry's buildings in their Christmas Edition. |
Obituary
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Lieutenant-Colonel Barrie Alan Clemons CD passed away on 28 June 1984. He was taken on strength with 15th Field Regiment RCA on 11 March 1948, appointed Lance Bombardier on 16 September 1948 and Bombardier on 1 June 1950. On 14 June 1951 he was appointed Acting Sergeant before his appointment as Officer Cadet later that year on 29 September 1951. He was commissioned Second Lieutenant on 28 June 1952, promoted Lieutenant on 7 September 1955 and was a Captain in 1960 when he was awarded the Canadian Forces Decoration on 30 May 1960. He was appointed Adjutant in 1962 and in 1965 he was a Major and Battery Commander 158 Battery. Awarded the Canadian Centennial Medal, in 1969 he was promoted Lieutenant-Colonel and appointed Commanding Officer until 1972. Lieutenant-Colonel Clemons CD is interred at Victory Memorial Park in Surrey, BC.
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Lists - The following pages contain additional information relating to the 15th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA
Honours and Awards
Trophies
Commanding Officers and Regimental Sergeants Major
Honoraries
Battery Commanders and Battery Sergeants Major
Band Appointments
Nominal Roll
Guns of the Regiment
Memorial Page
Honours and Awards
Trophies
Commanding Officers and Regimental Sergeants Major
Honoraries
Battery Commanders and Battery Sergeants Major
Band Appointments
Nominal Roll
Guns of the Regiment
Memorial Page