Nominal Roll - B - VANCOUVER GUNNERS

Nominal Roll - B

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Baanders, Gary Leigh; Taken on strength with 68 Battery 15th Field Artillery Regiment on 26 Feb 1976, released 16 Feb 1978.

Babey, Michael; Taken on strength with 15 Field Regiment RCA on 26 Feb 1948, appointed Lance Bombardier on 2 Dec 1948, struck off strength on 13 Dec 1951.

Babin, JG; Sergeant listed on the Warrant Officers and Sergeant’s Mess gong.
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Babinger, George Robert; Taken on strength 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA as a musician on 24 May 1977, released 1 Jun 1978.

Bachana, Vimaljeet Singh; Taken on strength as a Gunner in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 2 Apr 1987, qualified General Military Training on 13 Jun 1987, released on 25 Feb 1988.

Bachewich, MT; Private in 85 Battery in 1969.

Bachmeier, Steven Adam; Taken on strength 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 24 Sep 1970, struck off strength on 18 Jan 1972.

Back, WL; Lieutenant in 15th (Coast) Brigade RCA CA in 1942.

Badock, John Paul; Taken on strength as a Gunner in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 9 Jul 1979, qualified General Military Training on 2 Sep 1979, qualified TQ1 Artillery on 5 Apr 1980, promoted Bombardier on 9 Jul 1980, qualified Basic Artillery Technician TQ2 on 4 Jan 1981, qualified Driver Non-trade on 18 Dec 1980, released on 20 Jan 1983.

Baek, Chris Sung Yeol; Private in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA in 2017.

Bagnall, John Stanley; Taken on strength with Prince Edward Island Heavy Brigade Canadian Garrison Artillery in 1914, taken on strength with the the No. 5 Siege Battery Canadian Garrison Artillery on 25 Apr 1916, promoted Captain on 25 Apr 1916, embarked on the S.S. Southland on 26th Sep 1916, unit renamed 8th Siege Battery on 31 Mar 1917, landed in France on 31 Jul 1917, wounded in gas attack on 30 Jul 1917, appointed Adjutant Canadian Artillery Regimental Depot on 30 Nov 1918, struck off strength on cessation of hostilities 15 Jan 1919, deceased 1962.

Bagshawe, Edward Noel; Taken on strength with the 88th Victoria Fusiliers, taken on strength with the Canadian Over Seas Expeditionary Force on 14 Nov 1914, appointed Lance Corporal in the 30th Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force on 24 Apr 1915, transferred to 7th Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force on 4 May 1915, reverts to ranks at own request on 16 Jul 1915, discharged on appointment to commission in 2/1st Hartfordshire Battery 4th East Anglian Brigade Royal Field Artillery on 14 Oct 1915, Lieutenant in 5th Medium Battery from 1925 to 1928, deceased 1 Jun 1966, interred Ross Bay Cemetery Victoria BC.
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Bailey, Alfred Wayne; Taken on strength in 15 Field Regiment RCA on 23 Nov 1950, struck off strength on release on 1 Nov 1951.

Bailey, Clifford Dale; Taken on strength 15th Field Regiment RCA on 1 Apr 1958, transferred to 15th Field Regiment RCA Military Band on 31 Oct 1958.

Bailey, Gary J.; Taken on strength as a Gunner with 13th Field Battery 26 Field Regiment RCA in 1952, transferred to Banff Battery of 19th Medium Regiment RCA from 1955 to 1956, promoted Sergeant, attended 6 month long Officer Cadet Programme Command Contingent Method B at Camp Shilo MB in 1956/57, returned to 19th Medium Regiment RCA in Calgary in 1957/58, transferred to 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA as a Lieutenant from 1959 to 1961, promoted Major in May 1968, appointed Battery Commander of 158 Battery which was renamed 68 Battery, promoted Lieutenant-Colonel and appointed Commanding Officer from 1972 to 1973, retired as instructor at British Columbia Institute of Technology, School of Business in 2000 (Master Teaching Award year 2000).
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Bailey, Stephen Donald; Taken on strength as a Gunner in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 10 Oct 2002, qualified Soldiers Qualification on 25 Jul 2003, qualified Development Period 1 Artillery on 29 Aug 2003, released on 3 Jun 2004.

Bain, Gordon; Taken on strength in 15th Coast Regiment RCA on 10 Oct 1946.

Bains, Didar Singh; Member of 102nd Coast Regiment RCA in 1954.

Bajus, Norman Stanley; Taken on strength 58th Field Battery 15th Field Brigade RCA on 25 May 1937, promoted Lance Bombardier on 31 May 1938, promoted Bombardier on 30 Mar 1939, deceased on 14 Sep 1939, buried at Mountain View Cemetery.

Baker, Tania Lori; Taken on strength as a Gunner in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 22 Apr 1993, qualified QL2 General Military Training on 25 Aug 1993 qualified QL3 Artillery on 28 Mar 1994, qualified QL4 Artillery Communications on 12 Aug 1994, promoted Bombardier on 22 Apr 1995, released on 28 Nov 1996.

Bakewell, Milton Berle; Taken on strength in 15th Field Regiment RCA on 9 Apr 1953, struck off strength on release on 28 Dec 1954.

Balcom, CL; Sergeant in 1992, Unit Administrative Assistant in 1992.
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Baldizon, Diego J; Taken on strength as a Gunner in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA, Gunner in 2011, Bombardier from 2013 to 2017.

Baldry, Michael; Taken on strength 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 12 Jul 1982, released on 28 Jul 1982.

Ballam, Thomas Clive; Taken on strength as a Gunner 15th Field Regiment RCA 13 Mar 1952, appointed Lance Bombardier 1 Feb 1953, relinquished appointment of Lance Bombardier (unpaid) 30 Nov 1953, appointed Lance Bombardier (paid) 1 Dec 1953, promoted Acting Bombardier 15 Jan 1957, struck off strength on release 1 Aug 1957, deceased 3 Mar 2013 Nanaimo BC.

Bamford, Harold George; Gunner in Headquarters 15th Brigade Canadian Field Artillery in 1916, deceased 10 May 1987.
BWM, VM

Bamford, Thomas Harvey; Gunner in 5th Canadian Garrison Artillery, Gunner in Headquarters 15th Brigade Canadian Field Artillery in 1916, deceased 19 February 1969.
BWM, VM

Banfield, William Orson; COTC 1915-1916, 68th Battery Canadian Field Artillery Gunner Oct 1916, England 3rd Battery Canadian Artillery Training Brigade Driver Feb 1917, France 2nd Canadian Divisional Ammunition Column March 1917, Fourth D.A.C. June 1917, Bombardier Aug 1918, Corporal Sept 1918, Cadet Wing Canadian Artillery Training School Oct 1918, Canada and discharged Cadet Feb 1919.
BWM, VM

Banko, Christopher Anthony; Taken on strength as Gunner in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 18 Apr 1994, qualified QL2 Common Recruit on 2 Aug 1994, qualified LFC Driver Wheeled on 8 Jan 1995, qualified QL3 Artillery 0n 10 Nov 1995, qualified QL4 Artillery Driver Wheeled on 9 Oct 1995, promoted Bombardier on 20 Jun 1996, released 10 May 2001.

Bannister, ML; Bandsman (Gunner) in the 43rd Medium Anti-Aircraft Regiment RCA Band in 1958.

Bannon, Darryl R; Taken on strength in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA, Officer Cadet in 2009, Second Lieutenant from 2010 to 2011, Lieutenant from 2013 to 2014, Captain in 2017.

Baragar, John Hugh; Taken on strength 15th Field Regiment RCA on 18 Apr 1955, struck off strength on release on 27 Sep 1955.

Barber, John Carew; Embarked Canada 17 Apr 1918, disembarked England 28 Apr 1918, taken on strength Reserve Brigade Canadian Field Artillery 28 Apr 1918, taken on strength 16th Brigade Canadian Field Artillery 7 Sep 1918, overseas to North Russia Expeditionary Force 20 Sep 1918, disembarked Archangel 1 Oct 1918, Gunner in 68th Battery 16th Brigade Canadian Field Artillery North Russia Expeditionary Force in 1918, shipped to England 11 Jun 1919, disembarked to Canada 18 Jul 1919.

Barber, JD; Taken on strength in 15 Field Regiment RCA on 30 Mar 1950, struck off strength on 31 May 1951.

Barber, JM; Gunner in 15th (Vancouver) Coast Brigade RCA in 1940.

Barberie, John Patten; Taken on strength 31 Battery 15th (Vancouver) Coast Brigade RCA NPAM 20 Aug 1940, assigned regimental number VV9405, appointed Acting Bombardier 15 Sep 1940, assigned new regimental number K415507.

Barbour, Theodore Hunter; Taken on strength as a Gunner with 85th Battery 15th (Vancouver) Coast Regiment RCA NPAM on 9 Aug 1940, assigned regimental number V10455, assigned new regimental number K417513.

Bardoun, Karel Joseph; Taken on strength as a Musician in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 1 Feb 1979, qualified General Military Training on 1 Sep 1981, qualified TQ1 Musician on 1 Apr 1982, promoted Bombardier on 1 Mar 1982, qualified TQ2 Musician on 10 Jan 1985, transferred to Supplementary List on 23 May 1985.

Barker, Bill; Gunner in 85th Heavy Battery 15th (Vancouver) Coast Brigade RCA in 1939.

Barker, CW; Attached FAP from Supplementary Reserve RCA on 27 Mar 1952, completed 14 days training with 40 Field Regiment RA on 4 Aug 1952, ceases attachment FAP on 5 Aug 1952.

Barker, Murray; Gunner in 85th Heavy Battery 15th (Vancouver) Coast Brigade RCA on Yorke Island.

Barlow, William Francis; Taken on strength 68 Battery 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 11 Mar 1971, promoted Bombardier on 1 May 1973, appointed Master Bombardier effective 1 Dec 1976, released 17 May 1977, re-enrolled 1 May 1980, released 1 Jul 1981.

Barmby, Gregory John; Taken on strength as a Gunner in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 6 Oct 1992, released on 30 Nov 1993.

Barnes, Gordon James; Taken on strength as a Gunner with 85th Battery 15th (Vancouver) Coast Regiment RCA NPAM on 14 Aug 1940, assigned regimental number V10458, assigned new regimental number K417514.

Barnwell, George Francis; 68th Battery Canadian Field Artillery Gunner May, 1917, Bombardier Corporal. England Oct 1917, 18th Canadian Siege Battery Gunner May 1918, France 8th Canadian Siege Battery Bombardier Aug 1918, 5th Canadian Siege Battery Feb 1919, Canada and discharged May 1919.
BWM, VM

Barrett, AW; Sergeant listed on the Warrant Officers and Sergeant’s Mess gong, Listed on 1947-1967 list of reunion invitees.

Barrett, David William; Taken on strength 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 14 Sep 1968, struck off strength on 27 Jan 1970, re-enrolled on 9 Feb 1976, struck off strength on 31 Oct 1977.

Barrett, James D; Taken on strength as a Private in The British Columbia Regiment (Duke of Connaught’s Own) in 1982, commissioned later that year as a Second Lieutenant, Major from 1996 to 2007, transferred in 2005, appointed Commanding Officer 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA from 2007 to 2011, Lieutenant-Colonel from 2008 to 2011.
C125, QGJM, CD1

Barry, Brent Robert Gordon; Taken on strength as a Gunner in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 24 Apr 1999, transferred to Royal Westminster Regiment.

Barstow, Rachel Ann; Taken on strength as a Musician in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 8 Sep 1993, qualified QL2 Common Recruit on 30 Jun 1994, transferred on 18 Sep 1996.

Barter, Glendon Elias; Taken on strength as a Gunner with 85th Battery 15th (Vancouver) Coast Regiment RCA NPAM on 2 Aug 1940, assigned regimental number V10404, assigned new regimental number K417515.

Bartlett, Aaron Andrew; Taken on strength as a Gunner in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 30 May 1996, qualified QL2 General Military Training on 30 Aug 1996, qualified QL3 Artillery on 22 Aug 1997, released 3 Oct 2000.

Bartlett, Drew William; Taken on strength as a Gunner in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 19 Jan 1984, qualified General Military Training on 30 Jun 1984, qualified TQ1 Artilleryman on 7 Jul 1984, promoted Bombardier from on 11 Apr 1985, qualified Artillery Technician on 11 Apr 1985, qualified TQ2 Casualty Aide on 14 Aug 1985, qualified TQ2 Artillery Communications on 16 Nov 1986, promoted Master Bombardier on 10 Dec 1987, qualified Artillery Detachment Commander course on 28 Jul 1989, operational deployment with United Nations Protection Force from Sep 1992 to Jan 1993, promoted Sergeant on 1 Sep 1995, awarded Dumoulin Trophy for 1995, transferred to Headquarters 39 Canadian Brigade Group on 11 Jul 2000, deceased 27 August 2001.

Barton, Brad C; Private in 1976, Bombardier in 1978, component transferred to Regular Force.

Barton, Craig Johnston; Taken on strength as a Gunner in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 3 Nov 1984, transferred to Seaforth Highlanders of Canada on 19 Feb 1985.

Barton, PE; Captain in 31 Battery in 1969.

Baryliuk, D; Private in 158 Battery in 1969, Struck off strength and enrolled in US Army, served in Vietnam.

Basaraba, WJ; Private in 31 Battery in 1969, Lieutenant in 1971.

Baseley, Alfred; Taken on strength as a Gunner with 15 Coast Regiment RCA on 5 Jun 1947.

Basson, Archie Frederick; Attested Canadian Over-Seas Expeditionary Force 9 Nov 1917, embarked Halifax 10 Feb 1918, disembarked Glasgow 25 Feb 1918, taken on strength Reserve Brigade Canadian Field Artillery 26 Feb 1918, taken on strength 16th Brigade Canadian Field Artillery 10 Sep 1918, overseas to North Russia Expeditionary Force 20 Sep 1918, disembarked Archangel 1 Oct 1918, Driver in 68th Battery 16th Brigade Canadian Field Artillery North Russia Expeditionary Force in 1918, shipped to England 11 Jun 1919, proceeding to Canada 16 Jul 1919, discharged 2 Aug 1919.

Bates, TA; Listed on 1947-1967 list of reunion invitees

Bateson, William Joseph; Taken on strength 15th Field Regiment RCA with former service in Royal Artillery on 26 Sep 1957, struck off strength on release on 1 Apr 1958.

Bathgate, William Campbell; Taken on strength as a Gunner with 58th Battery 15th (Vancouver) Coast Regiment RCA NPAM on 7 Aug 1940, assigned regimental number V9908, assigned new regimental number K416528.

Batho, JE; Gunner in 58th Heavy Battery in 1939.

Bathurst, James William; Taken on strength and posted to 201 Battery 11th (Reserve) Anti-Aircraft Regiment RCA 15 Apr 1946, assigned Regt # K415908, appointed Acting Warrant Officer Class I and Regimental Sergeant Major of 43rd Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment RCA 1 Oct 1949 to 1959, awarded Canadian Forces Decoration 12 May 1958.
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Bathurst, (Jim Jr); On 1947-1967 list of reunion invitees.

Bathurst, Ken R; On 1947-1967 list of reunion invitees.

Batten, Cyril Townshend; Served as a Lieutenant in the Royal Garrison Artillery in World War I, France and Belgium from 31 Jan 1918 to 28 June 1919, taken on strength with 68th Battery 15th Brigade Canadian Field Artillery on 1 Jan 1923, Lieutenant in 1924, Captain from 1925 to 1930, Adjutant in 1927, 31st Battery in 1928, Major in 1939, in the Corps of Reserve Officers in 1939, Lieutenant-Colonel in 1943, deceased 8 Oct 1955, buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Burnaby.
BWM, VM, ED

Battye, Stephen Arthur; Taken on strength as a Musician in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 2 Jul 1981.

Bauer, Michael Jack; Taken on strength as a Gunner in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 17 Mar 1983, qualified General Military Training on 26 May 1984, released on 24 Jan 1985.

Bawden, Richard Phillip; Taken on strength 20th Battery Canadian Field Artillery, attested Canadian Overseas Expeditionary Force 1 May 1915, sailed from Canada 29 Jun 1915, landed in France 19 Jan 1916, Granted leave 4 Jun 1916, returned from leave 12 Jun 1916, hospitalized Diptheria 17 Jul 1916, 24 Jul 1917, contusion of left shoulder due to fall from horse attached Reserve Brigade Canadian Field Artillery 16 Aug 1916, taken on strength 4th Canadian Divisional Artillery 3 Nov 1916, taken on strength 60th Battery Canadian Field Artillery 3 Nov 1916, to be Temporary Captain 13 Aug 1917, landed in France 22 Aug 1917, on command Special Works Park RE 21 Sep 1917, returned to unit from course 26 Sep 1917, granted 14 days leave 8 Jan 1918, rejoined unit 24 Jan 1918, taken on strength 31st Battery 9th Brigade Canadian Field Artillery 9 Feb 1918, killed in action enemy shell fire 10 Aug 1918, buried at Beaucourt British Cemetery Beaucourt-en-Santerre Picardie France.

Baxter, Raymond Alexander; Taken on strength in 15 Field Regiment RCA on 15 Feb 1951, struck off strength on 30 Apr 1953.

Baxter, Wayne A; Second Lieutenant in the Royal Canadian Artillery School from 2008 to 2009, Lieutenant from 2010 to 2011, 1st Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery from 2010 to 2011, 15th Field Artillery Regiment from 2013 to 2015, Captain from 2013 to 2015.

Beads, Garry Ross; Taken on strength 15th Field Regiment RCA on 30 Oct 1958, member of 15th Field Regiment RCA CA(M) Military Band in 1959, struck off strength on release on 1 Jul 1959.

Beaddie, Art G; On 1947-1967 list of reunion invitees.

Beairsto, Everett Benjamin; Taken on strength as a Gunner with the the No. 5 Siege Battery Canadian Garrison Artillery, embarked on the S.S. Southland on 26th Sep 1916.

Beairsto, Harry Lorne; Taken on strength with Prince Edward Island Heavy Brigade Canadian Garrison Artillery, taken on strength as a Gunner with the the No. 5 Siege Battery Canadian Garrison Artillery, embarked on the S.S. Southland on 26 Sep 1916, deceased 2 Aug 1970.

Beales, John Douglas; Attested into 77th Depot Battery Canadian Field Artillery 20 Mar 1917, No 1250744, embarked Halifax 18 Apr 1917, arrived Liverpool 29 Apr 1917, transferred to Canadian Reserve Depot 30 Apr 1917, taken on strength 5th Canadian Siege Battery 17 Jul 1917, granted 14 days leave 28 Feb 1918, granted 14 days leave in UK 21 Dec 1918, embarked Southampton 7 May 1919, discharged 19 May 1919.

Beattie; Sergeant in 43rd Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment RCA in 1954.
39/45, FG, DM, CVSM, WM

Beattie, GW; Taken on strength 158 Battery 15th Field Regiment RCA in Mar 1959.

Beattie, Jason Robert; Taken on strength as a Gunner in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 19 May 1992, qualifed QL 2 General Military Training on 24 Jul 1992, qualified QL3 Artilleryman on 14 Aug 1992, qualified FMC Driver Wheeled on 14 Feb 1993, qualified Artillery Technician (Recce) on 29 May 1993, qualified QL4 Artillery Communicator on 30 Jun 1993, promoted Bombardier on 19 May 1994, top candidate on Forward Observation Officer Technician (FOO Tech) course on 28 Jul 1995, released on 3 Jul 1996, re-enroled on 19 May 1998, released 28 Jan 1999.

Beatty, Aaron David; Taken on strength as a Gunner in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 20 Sep 1994, qualified QL2 General Military Training on 5 Mar 1995, released on 24 Oct 1996.

Beatty, Gylnis Lynn; Taken on strength as a Musician in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 22 Sep 1983, released on 25 Oct 1983.

Beauchesne, Paul Christopher; Taken on strength as a Musician in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 11 May 1989, qualified QL4 Musician on 1 Jul 1990, released on 16 May 1995.

Beauchesne, Valerie A; Transferred to 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA as a Warrant Officer on 30 Sep 1993, transferred to the Grey and Simcoe Foresters on 15 Jul 1995.
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Beaulieu, Brett Allan; Taken on strength as a Gunner in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 28 Jan 1993, qualified QL2 General Military Training on 28 Jul 1993, qualified QL3 Artillery on 28 Mar 1994, released on 20 May 1994.

Beaumont, Gary Robert; Taken on strength as a Musician in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 19 Oct 1972, qualified General Military Training on 31 Jan 1974, promoted Bombardier on 17 Feb 1977, promoted Master Bombardier on 1 Mar 1979, promoted Sergeant on 1 Mar 1981, transferred to LFC Supplementary Ready Reserve on 16 Jun 1993.
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Beaver, Clarence Frank; Taken on strength in 15th Field Regiment RCA as a Gunner on 7 May 1953 with former service in Seaforths of Canada, appointed Acting Bombardier on 27 May 1953, reverts to Gunner (1st Class) on 6 Dec 1954, struck off strength on release on 6 Dec 1954.

Beckett, Kenneth Macfarlane; Lieutenant in 2 Medium Regiment RCA, Acting Captain in 1946, Mention in Despatches 9 Mar 1946, taken on strength from General List 15 Coast Regiment RCA 13 Aug 1946 as Lieutenant and Temporary Captain, promoted Major in 85 Battery 11 Apr 1947, appointed Second in Command 17 Oct 1948, promoted Lieutenant-Colonel and appointed Commanding Officer 7 Apr 1951, relinquished appointment of Commanding Officer 22 Dec 1955, struck off strength on transfer to Supplementary Reserve (RCA) 23 Dec 1955, deceased 21 Jul 1981, buried Ocean View Burial Park Burnaby BC.
MID, 39/45, FG,DM, CVSM1, WM, CD

Beddow, John Albert; Attested Canadian Over-Seas Expeditionary Force 5 Oct 1914, taken on strength 3rd Brigade Canadian Field Artillery, appointed Acting Bombardier 2 Oct 1915, promoted Bombardier 24 Feb 1916, appointed Acting Corporal 13 Jul 1916, promoted Corporal 1 Sep 1916, appointed Acting Sergeant 1 Sep 1916, Mentioned in Despatches 9 Apr 1917, awarded Military Medal for Bravery in the field 18 Jul 1917, gassed 6 Nov 1917, taken on strength Canadian Artillery Replacement Depot 26 Nov 1917, taken on strength 16th Brigade Canadian Field Artillery 23 Aug 1918, overseas to North Russia Expeditionary Force 20 Sep 1918, disembarked Archangel 1 Oct 1918, Sergeant in 68th Battery 16th Brigade Canadian Field Artillery North Russia Expeditionary Force in 1918, awarded Bar to Military Medal for Gallant Conduct in field 23 Mar 1919, shipped to England 11 Jun 1919, proceeding to Canada, discharged 25 Jul 1919.
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Beech, MJM; Private in 31 Battery in 1969.

Beecroft, WA; Lieutenant in 1918, Second in Command of the 58th Battery in 1918.
BWM, VM

Beer, Charles Albert; Taken on strength with 4th Regiment Canadian Artillery, taken on strength with Prince Edward Island Heavy Brigade Canadian Garrison Artillery, taken on strength as a Gunner with the the No. 5 Siege Battery Canadian Garrison Artillery on 26 Apr 1916, embarked on the S.S. Southland on 26th Sep 1916, unit renamed 8th Siege Battery Canadian Garrison Artillery on 31 Mar 1917, landed in France on 31 Jul 1917, to 54 Casualty Clearing Station on 23 Oct 1917, transferred to Regimental Depot on 10 Nov 1917, taken on strength C.C.R.C. on 28 Jul 1918, posted to 3rd Brigade Canadian Garrison Artillery on 10 Oct 1918, demobilized on 11 Apr 1919.

Beer, RF; Gunner in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA in 1961.

Beeston, Cyril Gainsborough; Taken on strength Victoria Fusiliers, taken on strength Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserves, attained rank of Able Seaman, attested Canadian Overseas Expeditionary Force 18 Mar 1915, arrived England 10 Jul 1915, 48th Battalion 6 Jan 1916, embarked for France 9 Mar 1916, granted commission as temporary Lieutenant in 4th East Anglian Brigade Royal Field Artillery 21 Apr 1916, to 3rd Reserve Brigade in Exeter 28 Apr 1916, appointed Second Lieutenant 21 Jul 1916, posted to 3/4th East Anglian Brigade Royal Field Artillery and No. 4 Artillery Training School, served in Egypt, served in the Balkans 1917, with 74th Yeomanry Division during the attack on Beersheba and the capture of Jerusalem, Captain in 31st Battery 15th Brigade Canadian Field Artillery from 1922 to 1925, promoted Major 1927, Battery Commander of 68th Field Battery 15th Field Brigade Canadian Artillery from 1927 to 1930, Member of Vancouver Armoury Association 1928, promoted Lieutenant-Colonel and appointed Commanding Officer from 1934 to 1938, Corps Reserve of Officers in 1939, appointed Commanding Officer 15th (Vancouver) Coast Brigade RCA NPAM 16 Jul 1940, appointed Acting Commander Vancouver Defences 26 Aug 1940, deceased 7 Sep 1981, buried Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery.
BWM, VM

Belda, Joseph Louis Jacques; Taken on strength as a Gunner in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 30 Jun 1983, qualified General Military Training on 19 Aug 1983, transferred to Supplementary List on 17 Nov 1983.

Bell, Benjamin Harrison; Attested Canadian Over-Seas Expeditionary Force 29 Mar 1916, 51st Battery 13th Brigade Canadian Field Artillery, embarked Canada 19 Sep 1916, disembarked Liverpool 25 Sep 1916, appointed Acting Corporal 2 Mar 1917, promoted Corporal 26 Mar 1917, landed in France 26 Aug 1917, shell wound scalp 5 Dec 1917, posted to Canadian Artillery Reinforcement Depot 19 Dec 1917, taken on strength Reserve Brigade Canadian Field Artillery 22 Feb 1918, taken on strength Composite Brigade 23 May 1918, taken on strength 16th Brigade Canadian Field Artillery 21 Aug 1918, overseas to North Russia Expeditionary Force 20 Sep 1918, disembarked Archangel 1 Oct 1918, appointed Acting Sergeant with pay and allowances to complete establishment 14 Apr 1919, confirmed in rank of Sergeant 14 Apr 1919, embarked for United Kingdom 11 June 1919, embarked for Canada 5 Jul 1919, discharged 15 Jul 1919.

Bell, Cyril Walter; Taken on strength as a Gunner with 85th Battery 15th (Vancouver) Coast Regiment RCA NPAM on 2 Aug 1940, assigned regimental number V10406, assigned new regimental number K417516.

Bell, Douglas Anthony; Taken on strength as a Musician in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 28 Apr 1977, released 24 Aug 1978.

Bell, DT; Taken on strength 15th (Vancouver) Coast Brigade RCA, assigned regimental number V9218, attended Nanaimo Camp 1 Sep 1940, assigned new regimental number K415009.

Bell, Gordon Thomas; Taken on strength from the Supplementary Reserve in the rank of Captain, Paymaster in 15 Field Regiment RCA on 18 Feb 1949, promoted Major on 1 Mar 1957.

Bell, Harold Glover; 68th Battery Canadian Field Artillery Gunner Feb 1918, England Mar 1918, France 2nd Brigade Headquarters Canadian Field Artillery Sept 1918, Canada and discharged Apr 1919.
BWM, VM

Bell, James Reginald Newall; Taken on strength 31 Battery 15th (Vancouver) Coast Brigade RCA NPAM 7 Aug 1940, assigned regimental number VV9406, assigned new regimental number K415521.

Bell, Joseph Jeremiah; Taken on strength with Prince Edward Island Heavy Brigade Canadian Garrison Artillery, taken on strength as a Gunner with the the No. 5 Siege Battery Canadian Garrison Artillery on 17 Apr 1916, embarked on the S.S. Southland on 26th Sep 1916, to be unpaid Acting Bombardier on 8 Mar 1917, unit renamed 8th Siege Battery Canadian Garrison Artillery on 31 Mar 1917, landed in France on 31 Jul 1917, gassed on 8 Aug 1917, rejoined unit 29 Aug 1917, reverted to Gunner on 11 Oct 1917, appointed Acting Bombardier on 5 Oct 1918, awarded Military Medal on 12 Nov 1918, demobilized on 18 May 1919, deceased 28 May 1978.
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Bell, Malcolm; Taken on strength with Prince Edward Island Heavy Brigade Canadian Garrison Artillery, taken on strength as a Gunner with the the No. 5 Siege Battery Canadian Garrison Artillery on 15 Jun 1916, embarked on the S.S. Southland on 26th Sep 1916, , unit renamed 8th Siege Battery Canadian Garrison Artillery on 31 Mar 1917, landed in France on 31 Jul 1917, admitted to hospital with burns to phase from cordite accident, discharged from hospital on 18 Mar 1918, taken on strength Canadian Aritillery Regimental Depot on 15 Jan 1918, proceeded overseas to Canadian Siege Artillery on 18 Aug 1918, taken on strength 3rd Brigade Canadian Garrison Artillery on 5 Sep 1918, proceeded to England on 28 Mar 1919.

Bell, Robert Irving; Taken on strength with with 82nd Battalion in 1909, taken on strength with Prince Edward Island Heavy Brigade Canadian Garrison Artillery, taken on strength as a Gunner with the the No. 5 Siege Battery Canadian Garrison Artillery on 18 Apr 1916, embarked on the S.S. Southland on 26th Sep 1916, transferred to Canadian Reinforcing Depot on 31 Feb 1917, taken on strength 11 Siege Battery on 28 Jun 1917, proceeded to France on 18 Oct 1917, now known as 3rd Brigade Canadian Garrison Artillery on 3 Apr 1918, proceed to Canada on 28 Mar 1919, proceeded to Canada on 3 May 1919, demobilized on 18 May 1919.

Bell, Stanley; Attested in 68th Overseas Depot Battery 19 Jun 1916, regimental # 339034, embarked Canada 15 Aug 1916, disembarked England 24 Aug 1916, taken on strength Reserve Brigade Canadian Field Artillery 24 Aug 1916, appointed Acting Lance Bombardier 5 Dec 1916, reverts to Gunner 14 Dec 1916, admitted Military Hospital 2 Jan 1917, discharged 1 Feb 1917, appointed Acting Bombardier 8 May 1917, deprived of acting rank 26 May 1917, posted to 4th Divisional Ammunition Column 21 Jun 1917, arrived at Column 3 Jul 1917, to hospital sick 25 Nov 1917, rejoined unit 3 Dec 1917, granted 14 days leave 24 Dec 1917, rejoined unit 9 Jan 1918, sick to hospital 10 Jan 1918, rejoined unit 16 Feb 1918, to hospital relapse 3 Mar 1918, discharged to duty 27 Mar 1918, granted 14 days leave 15 Jan 1919, rejoined from leave 26 Mar 1919, proceeded to England 25 Apr 1919, struck off strength to Canada 18 May 1919, discharged 1 Jun 1919, deceased 18 Feb 1967, buried Ocean View Burial Park Burnaby BC.
BWM, VM

Bell, William Henry; Taken on strength in 15th Field Regiment RCA as a Major on 20 Dec 1952 with former service in British Army, appointed Medical Officer on 20 Dec 1952, relinquished appointment of Medical Officer on 1 Jan 1955, struck off strength on transfer to Supplementary Reserve (RCAMC) on 1 Jan 1955.

Bellefontaine, Auguste James; Taken on strength in 15th Field Regiment RCA on 14 Feb 1952, struck off strength on 27 Nov 1952.

Bellinger, David Angus; Taken on strength as administrative staff (instructor) Gunner with 15th (Vancouver) Coast Regiment RCA NPAM on 1 Aug 1940, attended instructors course Heals Camp on 19 Aug 1940, appointed Acting Lance Sergeant, assigned new regimental number K415003 10 Oct 1940.

Bell-Irving, Aeneas McBean E; Second Lieutenant 1916, Lieutenant in the Corps Reserve 15th Brigade Canadian Field Artillery from 1922 to 1925, 85th Battery in 1928, 58th Heavy Battery 15th (Vancouver) Coast Brigade RCA in 1939, Commanding Officer of the 2nd Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment RCA in Second World War,Honorary Colonel from 1957 to 1959, City of Vancouver Councillor from 1962 to 1966, deceased 20 Nov 1966.
OBE, BWM, VM, 39/45, FG, DM, CVSM, WM, ED, CD

Beltran, Hugo Alex; Taken on strength as a Gunner in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 4 Apr 1996, qualified QL2 Basic Training on 30 Aug 1996, released on 14 Mar 1997.

Benes, Sona; Taken on strength as an Administrative Clerk in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 3 Jul 1978, promoted Corporal on 3 Jul 1979, released 5 Aug 1980.

Benjamin, Henry Elias; Taken on Strength Seaforth Highlanders of Canada in 1940, transferred to 1st Searchlight Regiment RCA in 1940, Gunner from 1940 to 1943, employed as batman, taken on Strength 15th (Vancouver) Coast Regiment RCA in 1942, transferred to Shaughnessy Hospital in 1943, struck off strength 1943, deceased 1 May 1944.
39/45, CVSM

Bennett, AW; Taken on strength 15th Field Regiment RCA on transfer from 43 Medium Anti-Aircraft Regiment RCA as Lieutenant on 2 Feb 1958.

Bennett, GM; Lieutenant in 158 Battery in 1969.

Bennett, Jeffrey; Taken on strength as a Gunner in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 20 Mar 1999, released on 24 Aug 2000.

Bennett, Robert Walter; Taken on strength in 15th Field Regiment RCA on 26 Mar 1953, appointed Lance Bombardier on 15 Feb 1955, relinquished appointment of Lance Bombardier on 15 Mar 1958, struck off strength on release on 1 Apr 1958.

Benson, Stephen John; Taken on strength as a Musician in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 26 May 1983, qualified General Military Training on 19 Aug 1983, qualified TQ1 Musician on 29 Jun 1983, qualified TQ2 Musician on 15 Aug 1983, released on 15 Mar 1984.

Bentzen, Peter Michael; Taken on strength in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 7 Mar 1976, transferred to 1st Hussars on 18 Nov 1976.

Benz, Sidney; Attested Canadian Over-Seas Expeditionary Force 25 Sep 1914, 3rd Brigade Canadian Field Artillery, invalided to England 18 Dec 1915, taken on strength to 40th Battery (Reserve) 7 Mar 1916, posted to 1st Canadian Divisional Ammunition Column 27 Feb 1917, posted to 2nd Brigade Canadian Field Artillery 22 Apr 1917, gassed 18 Aug 1917, invalided and posted to Canadian Artillery Reinforcement Depot 31 Aug 1917, taken on strength 16th Brigade Canadian Field Artillery 23 Aug 1918, overseas to North Russia Expeditionary Force 20 Sep 1918, disembarked Archangel 1 Oct 1918, Gunner in 68th Battery 16th Brigade Canadian Field Artillery North Russia Expeditionary Force in 1918, appointed Acting Bombardier with pay 25 Dec 1918, reverts to permanent grade of Gunner at his own request 14 Apr 1919, shipped to England 11 Jun 1919, struck off strength to Canada 13 Aug 1919, discharged 26 Aug 1919.

Berard, C; Taken on strength on transfer from 43 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment RCA to 15th Fd Regiment RCA on 7 Oct 1952, struck off strength on 24 Oct 1952.

Berg, Amanda Lee; Taken on strength as a Gunner in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 9 May 1995, qualified General Military Training on 10 Nov 1995, released on 17 Feb 1996.

Berg, Jason Charles; Taken on strength as a Gunner in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 30 May 1985, qualified General Military Training on 19 Aug 1985, released on 1 Sep 1985.

Bergey, Bert Noel; Taken on strength as a Gunner in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 16 Jun 1988, qualified General Military Training 16 Jul 1988, released on 6 Oct 1988.

Berkson, Raymond Max; Taken on strength 15th Field Regiment RCA on enrolment on 29 May 1956, struck off strength on release on 15 Feb 1957.

Berman, Maureen Phyllis; Taken on strength as an Administrative Clerk in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 18 Jun 1992, released on 20 Apr 1994.

Berman, Mauryne P; Private in Regimental Headquarters 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA in 1992.

Bernier, Leonard; Taken on strength 15th Field Regiment RCA on 18 Apr 1955, struck off strength on release on 1 Mar 1956.

Berry, Christopher Edwin; Taken on strength as a Gunner in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 30 May 1995, released on 17 Jan 1996.

Berry, John; Taken on strength as a Gunner 31st Battery 15th (Vancouver) Coast Brigade RCA NPAM, assigned regimental number V9407, on Advance Party 14 Sep 1940, appointed Acting Bombardier 19 Sep 1940, assigned new regimental number K415522.

Best, Jane; Lieutenant in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA in 1965, assistant editor of Concentration 1965 camp newsletter, Captain in 1966, Assistant Adjutant at 15th Field Regiment RCA in 1966.

Beveridge, Thomas Ernest; Royal Garrison Artillery (Volunteers) from 1900 to 1905, Gunner in Headquarters 15th Brigade Canadian Field Artillery in 1916, Sapper with 5th Divisional Signal Company Canadian Engineers in 1918, awarded Military Medal 10 October 1918, deceased 16 December 1932.
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Bhattai, Kesar Singh; Member of 102nd Coast Regiment RCA in 1954.

Bhim, Edward Basdeo; Taken on strength as a Gunner in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 24 Mar 1983, released on 10 Apr 1983.

Bhimji, Sanjay; Taken on strength as a Gunner in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 2 Jul 1984, qualified General Military Training on 10 Aug 1984, qualified Basic Artilleryman TQ1 on 22 Sep 1984, released on 13 Apr 1985.

Bianchin, Victor Pascal; Taken on strength 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 21 Nov 1974, struck off strength 17 Dec 1976.

Bibby, Paul Raymond; Taken on strength 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 7 Oct 1982, transferred to The British Columbia Regiment on 1 Dec 1982.

Bickner, James Beverly; Taken on strength 15th Field Regiment RCA on enrolment on 22 May 1956, struck off strength on release on 5 Jun 1956.

Biddle, G; Honorary Captain, Chaplain in 1939.

Bieker, EH; Private in 85 Battery in 1969.

Bielech, Ernest (Ernie) S; Sergeant listed on the Warrant Officers and Sergeant’s Mess gong, on 1947-1967 list of reunion invitees.

Bigelow, Stewart George; Taken on strength 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 15 Feb 1977, released 7 Dec 1977.

Bigham, Reginald Hartney; Taken on strength 15 Field Regiment RCA on 21 Oct 1954, struck off strength on release on 1 Apr 1957.

Billing, VW; Private in 85 Battery in 1969.

Billinghurst, Joshua James; Taken on strength as a Gunner in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 12 Mar 1998, released on 30 Jan 2003.

Billings, Aubrey Blair; Taken on strength as a Gunner with 85th Battery 15th (Vancouver) Coast Regiment RCA NPAM on 9 Aug 1940, assigned regimental number V10456, assigned new regimental number K417517.

Billington, PD; Confirmed Bombardier on 1 Jan 1954, promoted Acting Sergeant on 1 Jan 1954, promoted substantive Sergeant on 1 Jan 1955, struck off strength on release on 1 Aug 1957.

Billington, Peter Wade; Taken on strength in 15th Field Regiment RCA on 10 Sep 1953, promoted Bombardier on 12 Sep 1953.

Bilton, Herbert William; Member of 102nd RMA, attested Canadian Over-Seas Expeditionary Force 5 Jul 1916, posted to 6th Company Canadian Engineers, transferred to 68th Overseas Depot Battery as a Gunner 15 Nov 1916, embarked Halifax 25 Jan 1917, disembarked Liverpool 6 Feb 1917, taken on strength Reserve Brigade Canadian Field Artillery 7 Feb 1917, taken on strength 2nd Division Ammunition Column 3 Apr 1917, posted 5th Brigade Canadian Field Artillery 13 May 1917, gassed 5 Nov 1917, posted to Canadian Artillery Regimental Depot 18 Nov 1917, taken on strength 16th Brigade Canadian Field Artillery 21 Aug 1918, proceeded overseas to Northern Russia Expeditionary Force 23 Sep 1918, arrived Archangel 1 Oct 1918, to England 18 Jun 1919, embarked to Canada 18 Jul 1919, discharged 3 Aug 1919

Binnie, Russell Edward; Taken on strength 15th Field Regiment RCA on enrolment on 5 Jan 1956, struck off strength on transfer to No 8 Provost Company C Pro C on 25 Jan 1956.

Bird, Harry; Attested Canadian Over-Seas Expeditionary Force 28 Jul 1916, Gunner in 68th Depot Field Battery, embarked 8 Dec 1916, taken on strength 1st Brigade Canadian Field Artillery 18 Aug 1917, invalided sick 3 Nov 1917, posted to Reserve Brigade Canadian Field Artillery 5 Feb 1918, taken on strength 16th Brigade Canadian Field Artillery 4 Sep 1918, proceeded overseas to Northern Russia Expeditionary Force 20 Sep 1918, arrived Archangel 1 Oct 1918, to England 18 Jun 1919, embarked to Canada 15 Jul 1919, discharged 19 Jul 1919.

Birdsell, John Gordon; Taken on strength 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 17 Feb 1977, released 10 Mar 1977.

Bishof, René H; Taken on strength 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA, taken on strength Vancouver District Headquarters Class B, retired Feb 2006.

Bishop, CP; Attached FAP from Supplementary Reserve (RCAchC) to 15th Field Regiment RCA on 6 Jul 1952, struck off strength on 19 Jul 1952.

Bishop, DE; Taken on strength 15th (Vancouver) Coast Brigade RCA, assigned regimental number V9214, attended Nanaimo Camp 1 Sep 1940, assigned new regimental number K415010, posted to 85th Heavy Battery 11 Oct 1940, posted to 31st Battery 19 Nov 1940.

Bishop, Martin Egerton; Taken on strength 15 Field Regiment RCA on 18 Mar 1954, struck off strength on release on 30 Oct 1954.

Bjarason, JM; Private in 158 Battery in 1969.

Bjarkland, CJS; Lieutenant in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA in 1962.

Black; Major in 102nd Coast Regiment RCA in 1954.

Black, AF; Appointed to the 15th (Vancouver) Coast Brigade RCA as Second Lieutenant effective 15 Dec 1942, posted to 85th Battery effective 15 Dec 1942.

Black, Alexander Pineo, Jr.; C.A.S.C., Private, Nov 1915, 68th Battery CFA Gunner May 1916, England Sept 1916, France 58th Battery June 1917, Canada and discharged April 1919.
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Black, Edward Daniel; Taken on strength in 15th Field Regiment RCA on 13 Mar 1953, struck off strength on release on 30 Oct 1954.

Black, GF; Listed on 1947-1967 list of reunion invitees

Black, Stephen Gerald; Taken on strength 15th Field Regiment RCA on 19 Nov 1957, transferred to 15th Field Regiment RCA Military Band on 31 Oct 1958.

Black, Wallace Llewellyn; Taken on strength as a Gunner with 85th Battery 15th (Vancouver) Coast Regiment RCA NPAM on 2 Aug 1940, assigned regimental number V10407, assigned new regimental number K417518.

Blackburn, Jimmy; Gunner in 85th Heavy Battery 15th (Vancouver) Coast Brigade RCA on Yorke Island.

Blackhall, WW (Bill); Captain in 1958, 43rd Medium Anti-Aircraft Regiment RCA in 1958, 209 Battery 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA in 1961, awarded Efficiency Decoration 1961.
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Blair, Samuel Robert; Attested Canadian Over-Seas Expeditionary Force 1 Mar 1915 in 5th Canadian Mounted Rifles, transferred to 2nd Reserve Artillery Brigade 19 Oct 1915, transferred to 2nd Divisional Artillery Column France 21 Oct 1915, transferred to 1st Divisional Ammunition Column 28 May 1916, posted to 4th Divisional Ammunition Column 24 Jun 1917, taken on strength 16th Brigade Canadian Field Artillery 5 Sep 1918, proceeded overseas to Northern Russia Expeditionary Force 20 Sep 1918, arrived Archangel 1 Oct 1918, Gunner in "C" Sub Section 68 Battery Canadian Field Artillery North Russia Expeditionary Force in April 1919, to England 18 Jun 1919, embarked to Canada 5 Jul 1919, discharged 15 Jul 1919.

Blair, Thomas Craig; Taken on strength 15th Field Regiment RCA on 14 Jan 1958.

Blair, WJG; Captain in 1958, 43rd Medium Anti-Aircraft Regiment RCA in 1958.

Blair, WR; Sergeant from 2008 to 2014, awarded the Dumoulin Trophy for 2008.

Blake, Danette Arlene; Taken on strength as an Administrative Clerk in the British Columbia Dragoons on 17 Dec 1983, qualified General Military Training and TQ1 Administrative Clerk on 27 Aug 1987, transferred to 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 4 Nov 1987, qualified TQ2 Administrative Clerk on 29 Jul 1988, promoted to Corporal on 1 Mar 1989, transferred to Regular Force on 19 Jul 1989.

Blake, Graham Carl; Taken on strength in 15th Field Regiment RCA on 19 Feb 1953, struck off strength on release on 10 Mar 1955.

Blakely, Roberta Joanne; Taken on strength as Administrative Clerk in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 7 Feb 1980, occupational change to Casualty Aid on 20 May 1980, qualified first aid instructor on 1 Aug 1980, released 6 May 1981.

Blaker, Alfred William; Taken on strength 31 Battery 15th (Vancouver) Coast Brigade RCA NPAM 8 Jul 1940, assigned regimental number VV9408, assigned new regimental number K415523.

Blakey, Ronald James; Taken on strength 15 Field Regiment RCA on 8 Apr 1954, struck off strength on release on 17 Feb 1955.

Blanchard, John Francis; Taken on strength with Prince Edward Island Heavy Brigade Canadian Garrison Artillery, taken on strength as a Gunner with the the No. 5 Siege Battery Canadian Garrison Artillery on 20 Apr 1916, embarked on the S.S. Southland on 26th Sep 1916, unit renamed 8th Siege Battery Canadian Garrison Artillery on 31 Mar 1917, landed in France on 31 Jul 1917, admitted to 54 Casualty Clearing Station on 30 Jul 1917, discharged from hospital on 26 Oct 1917, posted to 11th Canadian Siege Battery on 11 Jan 1918, now known as 3rd Canadian Brigade Canadian Siege Artillery on 3 Apr 1918, died of wounds on 18 Oct 1918, buried at Wellington Cemetery Rieux-en-Cambresis Departement du Nord Nord-Pas-de-Calais France.

Blanchette, Christiane Louise; Taken on strength as an Administrative Clerk in 2nd Field Artillery Regiment RCA, transferred to 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 1 Sep 1982, transferred to Royal Montreal regiment on 25 Oct 1983.

Blanchin, VP; Private in the Regimental Band in 1976.

Blatny, Radovan; Taken on strength as a Gunner in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 1 Mar 1984, qualified General Military Training on 30 Jun 1984, qualified TQ1 Artilleryman on 7 Jul 1984, released on 3 Oct 1985.

Blenkhorn, James Donald; Taken on strength as a Gunner in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 26 May 1998, qualified QL2 General Military Training on 28 Aug 1998, released on 28 Oct 1999.

Bligh, Katrina SVB; Taken on strength 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA as a musician, Private 2007 to 2008, component transferred to Regular Force, posted to Naden Band, Leading Seaman, Petty Officer First Class , Petty Officer Second Class 2019.

Bligh, Ross K; Taken on strength as a Musician in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA, Private in 2005, awarded Most Efficient Recruit of the Year trophy 2005, promoted Bombardier 2008, retired 2018.

Bliss, Dale Arthur; Taken on strength 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 20 Mar 1976, promoted Bombardier on 1 Apr 1977, qualified Artillery Technician on 1 Jul 1977, awarded UNFME medal on 2 Sep 1978, transferred to Regular Force on 1 Jun 1979.

Bliss, Kevin B; Private in 2000.

Bliss, Neil Alan; Taken on strength as a Musician in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 14 Jun 1980, qualified General Military Training on 16 Aug 1981, promoted Bombardier on 4 Mar 1982, qualified TQ2 Musician on 28 Aug 1982, promoted Master Bombardier on 4 Mar 1984, transferred to HMCS Discovery on 18 Apr 1985.

Blyth, Graham Frederick; Taken on strength 15th Brigade Canadian Artillery as a Gunner 1929, taken on strength 15th (Vancouver) Coast Brigade RCA NPAM as a Gunner 31 Jul 1940, enroled 15th (Vancouver) Coast Regiment RCA (Reserve) 8 Mar 1941, assigned regimental number V9905, to be Acting Sergeant 1 Sep 1940, , assigned new regimental number K416504, Second Lieutenant 1941, posted Canadian Intelligence Corps, wounded by V-1 flying bomb, recovered in England, returned to Holland with Counter-Intelligence, Major 1951, awarded Canadian Forces Decoration 15 Jan 1951, promoted Lieutenant-Colonel and Commanding Officer 43rd Medium Anti-Aircraft Regiment RCA from 1955 to 1959, awarded 1st clasp to Canadian Forces Decoration 5 Nov 1956, appointed Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA 1 Apr 1970, appointed Honorary Colonel 10 May 1972, stood down 9 May 1980, deceased 7 Jun 1999.
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Bodnar, Fred William; Taken on strength as a Gunner with 58th Battery 15th (Vancouver) Coast Regiment RCA NPAM on 31 Jul 1940, assigned regimental number V9912, assigned new regimental number K416531, struck off strength not likely to become an efficient soldier 31 Oct 1940.

Bodnarchuk, Henry Robert; Taken on strength in 15th Field Regiment RCA on 14 May 1953, struck off strength on release on 1 Nov 1955.

Boisner, William Archibald; Taken on strength with Prince Edward Island Heavy Brigade Canadian Garrison Artillery, taken on strength as a Gunner with the the No. 5 Siege Battery Canadian Garrison Artillery on 18 Apr 1916, embarked on the S.S. Southland on 26th Sep 1916, unit renamed 8th Siege Battery Canadian Garrison Artillery on 31 Mar 1917, landed in France on 31 Jul 1917, to Wessex Field Ambulance 23 Aug 1917, discharged on 29 Aug 1917, to hospital on 29 Aug 1917, discharged on 30 Aug 1917, admitted Wessex Field Ambulance 8 Sep 1917, discharged 8 Sep 1917, now known as 3rd Brigade Canadian Garrison Artillery on 3 Apr 1918, invalided to Canadian Artillery Reinforcement Depot on 16 Mar 1919, depart to Canada on 20 May 1919, demobilized on 4 Jun 1919.

Bolegoh, David Steven; Taken on strength as a Gunner in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 7 Feb 2002, qualified Basic Military Qualification 0n 26 Jul 2002, qualified QL3 Artillery on 30 Aug 2002, qualified QL4 Artillery Communications on 16 Mar 2003.

Boles, SE; Private in 85 Battery in 1969.

Bolgak, Yuriy V; Taken on strength as a Gunner in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA, Gunner on 10 Oct 2002, Bombardier from 2007 to 2011, promoted Master Bombardier 2011, awarded the Most Proficient Detachment Commander of the Year Trophy in 2013.

Bolger, Glen Christopher; Taken on strength as a Gunner in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 16 Feb 1994, released on 25 Oct 1995.

Bolton, Walter Mason; Gunner with 68th Battery, 2nd Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery, Service Number 331605, deceased 11 May 1917, former employee of R.G. Dun and Company of Vancouver, Mason Bolton was one of two sons of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bolton who were killed during the First World War.

Bond, Andrea Michelle; Taken on strength as a Supply Technician in the Royal Westminster Regiment on 16 Mar 1989, transferred to 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 15 Feb 1990, MOC Change to Administrative Clerk on 19 Apr 1990, qualified Administrative Clerk on 15 Apr 1990, promoted Acting Corporal on 1 Jan 1991, confirmed as Corporal on 19 Jul 1991, qualified Combat Leaders Course on 28 Jul 1992, awarded Most Efficient Corporal of the Year 1994, promoted Master Corporal on 29 Dec 1992, promoted Sergeant on 7 Dec 2000, awarded the Dumoulin Trophy in 2001, 2004 and 2012, Warrant Officer.
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Bond, Roderick Munro; Taken on strength in 15th Field Regiment RCA on 31 Jan 1952, struck off strength on 7 May 1953.

Bond, Stephen John; Attested Canadian Over-Seas Expeditionary Force 15 Jan 1917, arrived England 7 May 1917, taken on strength Reserve Brigade Canadian Field Artillery 7 May 1917, proceeded overseas to Artillery Pool 18 Nov 1917, taken on strength 3rd Brigade Canadian Field Artillery 10 Dec 1917, wounded shrapnel 5 Mar 1918, invalided to England 11 Mar 1918, taken on strength 16th Brigade Canadian Field Artillery 21 Aug 1918, proceeded overseas to Northern Russia Expeditionary Force 20 Sep 1918, arrived Archangel 1 Oct 1918, appointed Acting Bombardier with pay 14 Apr 1919, to England 18 Jun 1919, embarked to Canada 5 Jul 1919, discharged 15 Jul 1919.

Bonnell, Daniel Alexander; Taken on strength with Prince Edward Island Heavy Brigade Canadian Garrison Artillery, regimental # 1261373, taken on strength as a Gunner with the the No. 5 Siege Battery Canadian Garrison Artillery on 29 Apr 1916, embarked on the S.S. Southland on 26th Sep 1916, unit renamed 8th Siege Battery Canadian Garrison Artillery on 31 Mar 1917, landed in France on 31 Jul 1917, to 101 Field Ambulance on 24 Nov 1917, 8th Siege Battery Canadian Garrison Artillery now known as 3rd Canadian Brigade Canadian Siege Artillery on 3 Apr 1918, taken on strength with Canadian Artillery Reinforcing Depot on 27 Mar 1919, to Canada on 26 Jun 1919, demobilized 11 Jul 1918.

Bonnell, John Sydney; Taken on strength with Prince Edward Island Heavy Brigade Canadian Garrison Artillery, regimental # 1261359 taken on strength as a Sergeant with the the No. 5 Siege Battery Canadian Garrison Artillery on 29 Apr 1916, embarked on the S.S. Southland on 26th Sep 1916, unit renamed 8th Siege Battery Canadian Garrison Artillery on 31 Mar 1917, landed in France on 31 Jul 1917, gassed 1 Aug 1917, admitted to Corps Resting Station on 2 Aug 1917 for one week, returned to duty, admitted hospital on 29 Oct 1917, posted to Canadian Artillery Regimental Depot on 5 Nov 1917, discharged 31 May 1918.

Bonnell, Kenneth Grant; Taken on strength as a Musician in 5th (BC) Field Battary RCA on 11 Jan 1973, transferred to 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 8 Nov 1974, released 19 Oct 1977

Bonnett, Kenneth Melbourne; Taken on strength from General List to 15th Coast Regiment RCA 1 Apr 1946 as Lieutenant, assigned regimental number TK-10160, to be Captain 2 Jun 1949, appointed Adjutant 16 Sep 1954, relinquished appointment of Adjutant 1 Jan 1957, att fap to 24 Militia Group Headquarters 2 Jan 1957, promoted Major 2 Sep 1957, appointed Battery Commander 158 Battery 2 Sep 1957, awarded Canadian Forces Decoration 17 Feb 1958, deceased 23 Mar 1998, interred Masonic Cemetery of British Columbia Burnaby BC.
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Bontkes, Willem; Taken on strength 15th Field Regiment RCA on 7 May 1957, struck off strength on release on 1 Aug 1958.

Boone, George Charles Benjamin; Taken on strength as a Gunner with 58th Battery 15th (Vancouver) Coast Regiment RCA NPAM on 7 Aug 1940, assigned regimental number V9911, assigned new regimental number K416530.

Boonzayer, Raymond Leonard; Taken on strength as a Gunner in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 1 Mar 1984, qualified TQ1 Artillery on 7 Jul 1984, released on 26 Jan 1985.

Boorman, Harry Eustace; Taken on strength 5th Regiment Canadian Artillery for 6 years, 72nd Seaforth Highlanders, enrolled as Captain with 68th Depot Battery 22 Mar 1916, appointed Officer Commanding 68th Depot Battery, attached Royal School of Artillery Horse and Field Oct 1916, returned from Royal School of Artillery 5 Jan 1917, struck off strength 15 Feb 1919, deceased 21 Apr 1951.

Booth, Donald Charles; Taken on strength 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 9 Jul 1973, qualified Artillery Technician on 9 Aug 1974, released 30 Aug 1976.

Booth, Robert David, Taken on strength 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 12 Feb 1977, released 22 Jul 1977.

Borg, Jaymond Derek; Taken on strength as a Gunner in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 20 May 1997, transferred to Communications Group on 14 Nov 1997.

Born, John Henry; Taken on strength 15th Field Regiment RCA on 14 Nov 1957, struck off strength on release on 15 Mar 1958.

Borrill, Robert Kenneth; Taken on strength as a Gunner in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 12 May 1992, qualified QL2 General Military Training on 24 Jul 1992, qualified QL3 Artilleryman on 14 Aug 1992, qualified Driver Wheeled on 14 Feb 1993, promoted Bombardier on 22 Dec 1994, qualified QL4 Artillery Driver Wheeled on 14 Feb 1993, released on 25 Jan 2000.

Bottineau, Robert Henry; Taken on strength 15th Field Regiment RCA on 2 Oct 1958.

Botting, Bill; Second Lieutenant in 102nd Coast Regiment RCA in 1954.

Boucher, Joseph Aime; Taken on strength as a Gunner with 85th Battery 15th (Vancouver) Coast Regiment RCA NPAM on 2 Aug 1940, assigned regimental number V10408, assigned new regimental number K417519.

Bougie, Eugene Charles; Taken on strength 15th Field Regiment RCA on enrolment on 10 May 1956, qualified Bandsman Group 1 on 11 Dec 1956, promoted substantive Bombardier on 1 Dec 1957.

Boulding, Edgar Ferrar; Attested into 77th Depot Battery Canadian Field Artillery 6 Dec 1917, No 1250744, embarked Halifax 18 Apr 1917, arrived Liverpool 29 Apr 1917, transferred to Canadian Reserve Depot 30 Apr 1917, taken on strength 5th Canadian Siege Battery 17 Jul 1917, granted 14 days leave 28 Feb 1918, granted 14 days leave in UK 21 Dec 1918, embarked Southampton 7 May 1919, discharged 27 Sep 1918.

Boulger, Michael Darcy; Taken on strength 15 Field Regiment RCA on 4 Feb 1954, struck off strength on release on 10 May 1955.

Boulter, WL; Major in 1939, Attached from Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps.

Bourke, Charles Leslie; Taken on strength with Prince Edward Island Heavy Brigade Canadian Garrison Artillery, taken on strength as a Gunner with the the No. 5 Siege Battery Canadian Garrison Artillery on 19 Apr 1916, embarked on the S.S. Southland on 26th Sep 1916, admitted to Cambridge Hospital on 5 Jan 1917, transferred to Canadian Depot Siege Artillery on 1 Feb 1917, taken on strength 2nd Brigade Canadian Field Artillery on 25 May 1917, proceeded overseas to 2nd Canadian Siege Battery on 17 Oct 1917, admitted to Hospital on 10 Mar 1918, struck off strength to Canada on 16 Apr 1919, demobilized 1 May 1919.

Bourne, John Allan; Second Lieutenant in 58th Heavy Battery, 15th (Vancouver) Coast Brigade RCA NPAM from 1940 to 1941.

Bourner, Mark William; Taken on strength as a Musician in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 30 Jun 1983, released 30 Jun 1983.

Bovyer, Elmer Robert; Taken on strength with Prince Edward Island Heavy Brigade Canadian Garrison Artillery, taken on strength as an Acting Corporal with the the No. 5 Siege Battery Canadian Garrison Artillery on 17 Apr 1916, embarked on the S.S. Southland on 26th Sep 1916, 8th Siege Battery Canadian Garrison Artillery now known as 3rd Canadian Brigade Canadian Siege Artillery on 3 Apr 1918, taken on strength in 2 Canadian Siege Battery Canadian Garrison Artillery on 5 Apr 1919, struck off strength to Canada on 3 May 1919, demobilized 18 May 1919.

Bowe, Richard Jay; Taken on strength as a Gunner in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 3 Feb 1983, qualified General Military Training on 11 Jun 1983, qualified TQ1 Artillery on 22 Jul 1983, promoted Bombardier on 3 Feb 1984, qualified TQ2 Artillery Communicator on 20 Jul 1984, qualified TQ2 Artillery Technician on 10 Aug 1984, released 31 Nov 1993.

Bowen, Luke; Taken on strength as a Gunner with 85th Battery 15th (Vancouver) Coast Regiment RCA NPAM on 2 Aug 1940, assigned regimental number V10409, assigned new regimental number K417520.

Bower, Edward Clarke; Taken on strength as a Gunner with 85th Battery 15th (Vancouver) Coast Regiment RCA NPAM on 9 Aug 1940, assigned regimental number V10457, assigned new regimental number K417521.

Bower, Robert J; Captain from 1989 to 2014, Regular Force Support Staff 1989 to 1991, Canadian Forces Joint Headquarters from 2004 to 2008, Canadian Forces Recruiting Group from 2009 to 2014.
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Bowes, Lloyd Edward; Taken on strength 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 24 Feb 1976, released 14 Apr 1977, re-enroled 21 Jun 1977, promoted Bombardier 1 Nov 1977, transferred to Supplementary List on 1 Oct 1978.

Boyce, Harry; Taken on strength with Prince Edward Island Heavy Brigade Canadian Garrison Artillery, taken on strength with the the No. 5 Siege Battery Canadian Garrison Artillery on 15 Apr 1916, promoted Corporal on 5 Jun 1916, embarked on the S.S. Southland on 26th Sep 1916, appointed Provisional Sergeant on 1 Nov 1916, unit renamed 8th Siege Battery Canadian Garrison Artillery on 31 Mar 1917, confirmed in rank of Sergeant on 10 Jun 1917, landed in France on 31 Jul 1917, 8th Siege Battery Canadian Garrison Artillery now known as 3rd Canadian Brigade Canadian Siege Artillery on 3 Apr 1918, wounded by gas poisoning (shell) on 31 May 1918, demobilized 19 Feb 1919.

Boyce, Jack Gordon; Taken on strength with 15 Field Regiment RCA on 5 Feb 1948, appointed Lance Bombardier on 16 Sep 1948, relinquished appointment of Lance Bombardier (unpiad) on 30 Nov 1953, appointed Lance Bombardier (paid) on 1 Dec 1953, promoted Acting Bombardier on 15 Jan 1957, reverts to Gunner on 1 Nov 1957, struck off strength on release on 1 Nov 1957.

Boycott, Eric Norman; Taken on strength as a Musician in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 1 Jun 1979, qualified TQ1 Musician on 2 Sep 1979, qualified General Military Training on 26 May 1980, promoted Bombardier on 1 Jan 1981, released on 5 May 1983.

Boyd, Brian Allan; Taken on strength 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 24 Feb 1976, released 1 Jan 1977.

Boyd, James Campbell; Attested 216th Battalion Canadian Over-Seas Expeditionary Force 20 Nov 1916, arrived England 29 Apr 1917, taken on strength Reserve Brigade Canadian Field Artillery 20 Jun 1917, discovered to be minor, taken on strength 16th Brigade Canadian Field Artillery 21 Aug 1918, proceeded overseas to Northern Russia Expeditionary Force 20 Sep 1918, arrived Archangel 1 Oct 1918, embarked to Canada 5 Jul 1919, discharged 15 Jul 1919.

Boyd, Tracy Lynn; Taken on strength 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 7 Jul 1980, released 25 Jul 1980.

Boyer, GR; Private in 85th Battery 15th (Vancouver) Coast Brigade RCA AF

Boyte, Sydney James; Taken on strength as a Gunner with 58th Battery 15th (Vancouver) Coast Regiment RCA NPAM on 31 Jul 1940, assigned regimental number V9909, appointed Battery Sergeant Major 58th Battery 1 Sep 1940, assigned new regimental number K416501.

Bradfield, Megan Elizabeth; Taken on strength as a Musician in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 8 Sep 1983, released on 17 Nov 1994.

Bradford, Frank Lorne; Taken on strength 15th Field Regiment RCA on enrolment on 8 May 1956, struck off strength on release on 15 Mar 1958.

Bradley, WRR; Lieutenant in 31st Field Battery 15th Field Brigade Canadian Artillery from 1927 to 1930, Major in 1939.
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Bradshaw, OD; Taken on strength 58th Heavy Battery 15th (Vancouver) Coast Brigade RCA, assigned regimental number K415011, transferred to 31st Heavy Battery 15th (Vancouver) Coast Brigade RCA 9 Dec 1940

Bradshaw, OR; Taken on strength 15th (Vancouver) Coast Brigade RCA, assigned regimental number V9217, attended Nanaimo Camp 1 Sep 1940.

Bradshaw, Sheryl Elizabeth; Taken on strength as an Administrative Clerk in 11 Service Battalion on 27 Sep 1990, qualified QL2 General Military Training on 3 Feb 1991, qualified QL3 Administrative Clerk on 19 Jul 1991, qualified FMC Driver Wheeled on 6 Jan 1992, qualified QL3 Supply Technician on 2 Feb 1992, qualified QL4 Administrative Clerk on 28 Mar 1992, transferred to 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 1 Jun 1993, transferred to 5 (BC) Field Battery RCA on 13 Sep 1994.

Brady, Allan Lucien; Second Lieutenant in 31st Battery 15th (Vancouver) Coast Brigade RCA NPAM in 1941, appointed 15th Coast Brigade RCA AF on 24 February 1941.

Brady, Angus J; Taken on strength as a Musician in the 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA, Warrant Officer 1999, promoted Master Warrant Officer 8 Sep 2018.
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Bragg, William (Bill) John; Taken on strength as a Gunner in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 25 Mar 1982, qualified General Military Training on 11 Aug 1982, qualified TQ1 Artilleryman on 1 May 1983, released on 15 Jun 1983.

Brama, Jeremy R; Taken on strength in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA, Bombardier in 2014, Master Bombardier in 2017.

Brama, Johanes Maria; Taken on strength 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 17 Oct 1974, released 1 May 1975.

Brand, Ian Stewart; Taken on strength 31 Battery 15th (Vancouver) Coast Brigade RCA NPAM 8 Jul 1940, assigned regimental number VV9409, assigned new regimental number K415524.

Branston, Jack Bingley; Taken on strength as a Gunner with 58th Battery 15th (Vancouver) Coast Regiment RCA NPAM on 7 Aug 1940, assigned regimental number V9906, assigned new regimental number K416527.

Brass, Gregory Michael; Taken on strength as a Gunner in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 20 Sep 1986, qualified General Military Training on 13 Dec 1986, qualified TQ1 Artilleryman on 12 Jul 1987, qualified Artillery Technician on 14 Aug 1987, released 1 Oct 1987.

Braverman, Michael A; Gunner in 1984, Bombardier from 1986 to 1990.

Bray, Harry Randle; Served in 11th and 13th Canadian Siege Batteries, Lieutenant in 10th Canadian Siege Battery 3rd Brigade Canadian Garrison Artillery in 1918, taken on strength 85th Battery 15th Field Brigade Canadian Field Artillery on 15 July 1920, Captain from 1922 to 1927, Battery Commander 85th Battery from 1927 to 1928, Major from 1927 to 1930.
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Breach, Arthur; Imperial Artillery for 8 years, Gunner in 5th Canadian Garrison Artillery for 12 years, Gunner in Headquarters 15th Brigade Canadian Field Artillery in 1916.
BWM, VM

Breiter, Joseph Percy; Attested 1st Brigade Canadian Field Artillery Canadian Over-Seas Expeditionary Force 10 Oct 1914, sentenced to 114 days confinement for theft 23 Nov 1914, transferred to Field Artillery Brigade France 1 Apr 1915, taken on strength 1st Brigade Canadian Field Artillery 10 Apr 1915, awarded 7 days Field Punishment No. 1 for disobeying orders 9 Jul 1915, awarded 28 days No. 1 Field Punishment on 29 Jul 1915, transferred to 2nd Division Ammunition Column 30 Aug 1915, transferred to 6th Reserve Brigade 15 Sep 1915, taken on strength 3rd Reserve Battery 18 Sep 1915, transferred to 31st Battery 8th Howitzer Brigade 1 Oct 1915, pay withheld due to absence 6 Oct 1915, will be known as 23rd Battery 23 Oct 1915, awarded 56 days confinement for insubordination 2 Nov 1915, embarked to France 18 Jan 1916, attached to 2nd Canadian Artillery Division Headquarters as batman 23 Jan 1916, attached to 5th Brigade Canadian Field Artillery 17 Mar 1916, transferred to 1st Divisional Artillery Column 21 May 1916, posted to 3rd Brigade Canadian Field Artillery 29 May 1916, awarded 28 Days Field Punishment No 1 - insolence to an NCO 7 Dec 1916, hospitalized gun shot wound 4 Jun 1917, taken on strength 16th Brigade Canadian Field Artillery 21 Aug 1918, proceeded overseas to Northern Russia Expeditionary Force 20 Sep 1918, arrived Archangel 1 Oct 1918, awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field 17 Mar 1919, appointed Lance Bombardier 13 Feb 1919, promoted in the rank of Bombardier 14 Apr 1919, to England 18 Jun 1919, embarked to Canada 5 Jul 1919, discharged 15 Jul 1919.
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Brenner, Eric; Sergeant in the Regimental Band in 1969.

Brewer, Frederick; Taken on strength in 15 Field Regiment RCA on 1 Jun 1950, appointed Acting Bombardier on 1 Jun 1950, struck off strength on 20 Apr 1954.

Brewer, Timothy Neil; Taken on strength as a Gunner in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 15 Mar 1984, qualified General Military Training on 14 Feb 1984, transferred out on 15 Jan 1990, enroled as a Cook on 27 Jul 1989, transferred to the Canadian Scottish Regiment on 15 Oct 1990.

Brian, Isaac Askin; Attested Canadian Over-Seas Expeditionary Force 12 Dec 1917, embarked Halifax 10 Feb 1918, disembarked Glasgow 24 Feb 1918, taken on strength Reserve Brigade Canadian Field Artillery 26 Feb 1918, taken on strength 16th Brigade Canadian Field Artillery 21 Aug 1918, proceeded overseas to Northern Russia Expeditionary Force 20 Sep 1918, arrived Archangel 1 Oct 1918, to England 18 Jun 1919, embarked to Canada 16 Jul 1919, discharged 2 Aug 1919, deceased 10 Feb 1961.

Bricker, JH; Major in 15th (Vancouver) Coast Regiment RCA in 1942.

Bridger, Douglas Humphrey; Taken on strength 31 Battery 15th (Vancouver) Coast Brigade RCA NPAM 8 Jul 1940, assigned regimental number VV9410, assigned new regimental number K415525.

Brierley, WD; Taken on strength 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA, Ex Limber Gunner 18 Mar 1984.

Brimley, Albert George; Attested Canadian Over-Seas Expeditionary Force 4 Nov 1915 32nd Battery 13 Brigade Canadian Field Artillery, embarked Halifax 19 Sep 1916, disembarked Liverpool 25 Sep 1916, transferred to 15th Brigade Canadian Field Artillery 22 Jan 1917, posted to 83rd Howitzer Battery as a Driver 13 Mar 1917, posted to 6th Brigade Canadian Field Artillery on posting overseas, wounded 2 Nov 1917, taken on strength Reserve Brigade Canadian Field Artillery 18 May 1918, taken on strength Composite Brigade CRA 23 May 1918, taken on strength 16th Brigade Canadian Field Artillery 21 Aug 1918, proceeded overseas to Northern Russia Expeditionary Force 20 Sep 1918, arrived Archangel 1 Oct 1918, to England 18 Jun 1919, embarked to Canada 18 Jul 1919, discharged 31 Jul 1919.

Brind, David A; Taken on strength with 158 Battery 15th Field Regiment RCA on 19 Mar 1959.

Bringland, Hal Irvin; Taken on strength with 158 Battery 15th Field Regiment RCA on 29 Apr 1948, struck off strength on 23 Nov 1950.

Brink, Raymond Martin; Taken on strength 15 Field Regiment RCA on 23 Jun 1954 on transfer from 15 Transport Company RCASC (RF), struck off strength on release on 1 Mar 1956.

Brissette, RT; Private in 85 Battery in 1969.

Brittain, Francis David Gerald; Taken on strength in the rank of Lieutenant on 6 Jan 1949, formerly a Captain in the Indian Army, struck off strength on 28 Jan 1952.

Brocke, Willard Norman; Taken on strength as a Gunner in 15th Field Regiment RCA on 3 Mar 1949, struck off strength on 23 Nov 1950.

Brodie, David; Taken on strength 15th Field Regiment RCA on 12 Sep 1957.

Bromley, Cyril Burnes; Taken on strength as a Gunner with 58th Battery 15th (Vancouver) Coast Regiment RCA NPAM on 31 Jul 1940, assigned regimental number V9910, assigned new regimental number K416529.

Brooks, Brian Clifford; Taken on strength as a Gunner in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 25 Feb 1971, qualified Infantryman 30 Aug 1971, awarded Most Efficient Recruit of the Year trophy 1972, qualified Artilleryman 20 Jan 1972, qualified Musician 5 Sep 1972, remustered Musician on 5 Sep 1972, promoted Bombardier on 1 Apr 1974, remustered to Artilleryman on 1 Apr 1974, released 15 Apr 1974.

Brown, Benjamin Franklin; Attested 195th Battalion Canadian Over-Seas Expeditionary Force 21 Apr 1916, transferred to 77th Battery Canadian Field Artillery, embarked Canada 4 Mar 1917, disembarked Liverpool 15 Mar 1917, taken on strength Reserve Brigade Canadian Field Artillery 16 Mar 1917, taken on strength Artillery Pool on posting overseas 19 Nov 1917, taken on strength 4th Division Trench Mortar Battery on 6 Dec 1917, appointed Lance Bombardier 15 Mar 1918, taken on strength Canadian Artillery Reinforcement Depot Witley 27 Apr 1918, taken on strength Composite Brigade Canadian Field Artillery 26 Jul 1918, taken on strength 16th Brigade Canadian Field Artillery 21 Aug 1918, proceeded overseas to Northern Russia Expeditionary Force 20 Sep 1918, arrived Archangel 1 Oct 1918, reverts to Gunner at own request 14 Apr 1919, to England 18 Jun 1919, embarked to Canada 5 Jul 1919, discharged 17 Jul 1919, re-enrolled 40th Field Regiment Royal Canadian Artillery as a Lieutenant in 1939, promoted Captain.

Brown, Carl James; Taken on strength as a Gunner with 58th Battery 15th (Vancouver) Coast Regiment RCA NPAM on 7 Aug 1940, assigned regimental number V9907, released 30 Nov 1940 medically unfit.

Brown, Donna Lorraine; Taken on strength as a Administrative Clerk in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 6 May 1976, appointed Officer Cadet on 6 May 1976, promoted Second Lieutenant on 1 Sep 1976, promoted Lieutenant on 1 Sep 1977, released 1 Mar 1981.

Brown, Doug G; Bombardier in 158 Battery in 1969.

Brown, Fred B; Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel 43rd Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment RCA from 1949 to 18 Aug 1955, Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel 43rd Medium Anti-Aircraft Regiment RCA from 18 Aug 1955 to 15 Oct 1959, Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel 15th Field Regiment RCA from Oct 1959 to Oct 1961. Started in the logging industry as a timekeeper at Elk Bay Timber Company, eventually taking over the company with a partner. President Deeks McBride Building Supply, and Pacific Salvage, Vice President Straits Towing and Canadian Collieries Dunsmuir. Director Crown Zellerbach, Capilano Timber and North American Life Insurance.

Brown, Franklin Keith; Captain in the 63rd Field Battery, 19th Canadian Army Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery throughout WW II, taken on strength as Captain with 75 (BC) Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment RCA ,transferred to 15th Field Regiment RCA as Captain on 1 Jan 1953, appointed Adjutant on 22 Sep 1953, deceased 27 Aug 2010.
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Brown, Gene; Taken on strength as Regular Force Unit Training Assistant in 1978.
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Brown, Herbert Austin; Attested 11th Canadian Mounted Rifles Canadian Overseas Expeditionary Force 27 Sep 1915, Veterinary Officer as Captain 15th Brigade Canadian Field Artillery 30 Jun 1916, embarked Halifax 11 Sep 1916, disembarked Liverpool 22 Sep 1916, absorbed into 14th Brigade Canadian Field Artillery 22 Jan 1917, proceeded overseas 21 Aug 1917, granted 14 days leave to UK 19 Jun 1918, attached to 5th Canadian Divisional Ammunition Column 2 Oct 1918, granted 14 days leave UK 29 Jan 1919, granted extension of leave due to hospitalization, posted to Canadian General Depot due to hospitalization 6 Mar 1919, demobilized 21 May 1919, deceased 21 Nov 1959 Victoria BC.

Brown, John Harvey; Taken on strength as a Gunner in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 30 Jun 1983, released on 22 Jul 1983.

Brown, Ken D; Commanded Narrows North detachment in 1942.

Brown, Ken E; Sergeant On the Warrant Officers and Sergeant’s Mess gong, on 1947-1967 list of reunion invitees.

Brown, MP; Gunner.

Brown, Penelope Helen; Taken on strength 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 2 Jul 1974, released 25 Aug 1974.

Brown, Ronald Pat; Taken on strength in 15 Field Regiment RCA on 10 Nov 1949, struck off strength on 16 Feb 1950.

Brown, Ronald Vincent; Taken on strength as a Gunner in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 1 Mar 1984, qualified General Military Training on 30 Jun 1984, qualified TQ1 Artilleryman on 7 Jul 1984, qualified Basic Artillery Technician on 10 Aug 1984, promoted Bombardier on 21 Apr 1985, transferred to Regular Force on 12 Jun 1985.

Brown, William Gordon; Taken on strength 2nd Battalion Irish Fusiliers (Vancouver Regiment), assigned regimental number K449469, taken on strength 31st Heavy Battery 15th (Vancouver) Coast Brigade RCA NPAM as a Gunner 10 Dec 1940.

Browne, Peter J; Lieutenant in 210th Battery 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA in 1962.

Brownlee-Baker, John S; Taken on strength Royal Artillery on 9 February 1958, 3rd Regiment Royal Horse Artillery in 1960 , promoted Warrant Officer Class I and appointed Regimental Sergeant Major of 19th Field Regiment Royal Artillery in 1974, Royal School of Artillery Garrison Sergeant Major in 1976, taken on strength 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA in 1981 as Master Warrant Officer, transferred to 56th Field Artillery Regiment RCA, commissioned as Captain, returned to 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA, Major from 1990 to 1991, Lieutenant-Colonel and Commanding Officer from 1991 to 1996, Honorary Colonel from 2004 to 2010.
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Brownsey, E; Taken on strength 15th Brigade Canadian Field Artillery, listed in newspaper account 1916.

Brows, Herbert Austin; Canadian Army Veterinary Corps, Captain in 15th Brigade Canadian Field Artillery in 1916.
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Brubaker, AM; Private in 85 Battery in 1969.

Bruce, Arthur Gordon; Taken on strength with No. 5 Siege Battery Canadian Garrison Artillery, Sergeant, embarked on the S.S. Southland on 26th Sep 1916.

Bruce, David Francis; Taken on strength 31 Battery 15th (Vancouver) Coast Brigade RCA NPAM 8 Jul 1940, assigned regimental number VV9412, assigned new regimental number K415526.

Bruegmann, Richard Nelson; Taken on strength as a Gunner in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 8 Jan 1987, released on 10 Jan 1987.

Bruehler, Mark Gregory; Taken on strength as a Gunner in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 28 Jan 1988, released on 26 Mar 1988.

Brugge, Rolf; Taken on strength 15th Field Artillery regiment RCA on 24 Aug 1970, previous service with Student Summer Employment Plan (SSEP), qualified transport Operator on 28 Jul 1972, qualified Artillery Communicator on 27 Jul 1973, qualifed Artilleryman on 5 Jan 1974, released 16 Jun 1977.

Brun, RC; Private in 31 Battery in 1969.

Brunett, Kathy; Member of 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA in 1978.

Bruno, Daniel John; Taken on strength as a Musician in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 18 Mar 1976, Trade Qualified Musician on 30 Aug 1976, qualified TQ2 Musician on 13 Apr 1977, promoted Bombardier on 1 Feb 1978, promoted Master Bombardier on 1 Feb 1980, qualified TQ3 Musician on 15 Sep 1982, promoted Sergeant on 1 Oct 1982,
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Brunt, Vincent Paul; Taken on strength 15 Field Regiment RCA on 1 Apr 1954 with former service in Royal Canadian Air Force, struck off strength on release on 21 Oct 1954.

Brunt, Wallace Reece; Taken on strength Duke of Connaughts Own Regiment in Nov 1932, struck off strength Duke of Connaughts Own Regiment in Mar 1933, taken on strength 15 (Vancouver) Coast Brigade RCA on 16 Dec 1940, deceased 20 Aug 1941 drowned off Yorke Island.

Bryant, Charles Alfred; Private in 103rd Calgary Rifles, Gunner in Headquarters 15th Brigade Canadian Field Artillery in 1916.
BWM, VM

Bryant, William Webster; Taken on strength as a Gunner with 58th Battery 15th (Vancouver) Coast Regiment RCA NPAM on 31 Jul 1940, assigned regimental number V9913, assigned new regimental number K416532.

Bryce, Edwin Charles; Taken on strength in 12 Service Battalion as an Acting Lieutenant Logistics Officer on 2 Jun 1976, qualified Block I on 12 Aug 1977, qualified LOG Transport on 25 Aug 1978, promoted Lieutenant on 2 Jun 1979, transferred to 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 1 Sep 1980, qualified MITCP Block 7 on 29 Nov 1980, qualified Young Officers Tactics Course Block 10 on 14 Aug 1981, qualified MITCP LOG Transport Captain qualifying Block 9 on 31 Jul 1981, promoted Captain on 2 Jun 1982, transferred to Supplementary List on 14 Oct 1983, transferred from Supplementary List on 9 May 1985, deceased 12 Apr 2001.

Bryne, Oscar Emmanuel; Attested 78th Depot Battery Canadian Over-Seas Expeditionary Force 19 Dec 1917, transferred to 77th Battery Canadian Field Artillery, arrived England 24 Feb 1918, taken on strength Reserve Brigade Canadian Field Artillery 26 Feb 1918, taken on strength 16th Brigade Canadian Field Artillery 21 Aug 1918, proceeded overseas to Northern Russia Expeditionary Force 20 Sep 1918, arrived Archangel 1 Oct 1918, Gunner in "C" Sub Section 68 Battery Canadian Field Artillery North Russia Expeditionary Force in April 1919, to England 18 Jun 1919, embarked to Canada 5 Jul 1919, discharged 18 Jul 1919.

Brynelson, James Glen; Taken on strength as a Gunner in 15th Field Artillery regiment RCA on 20 Oct 1983, released on 6 Mar 1984.

Bryn-Jones, Evan David Hugh; Taken on strength as a Gunner in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 2 Jul 1981, qualified General Military Training (Recruit and Basic) 18 Aug 1981, appointed Officer Cadet on 14 Jan 1982, qualified RESO Phase 1 on 1 Jun 1982, qualified Basic Officer Block 2 on 23 Jul 1982, qualified Reserve Officer Basic Block 3 on 6 Aug 1982, promoted Second Lieutenant on 1 Sep 1982, qualified MITCP Artillery Block 4 on 15 Jul 1983, qualified MITCP Artillery Block 5 on 29 Jul 1983, promoted Lieutenant on 15 Sep 1983, transferred to Seaforth Highlanders of Canada on 11 Oct 1983, transferred to 15th Field Artillery regiment RCA on 7 Dec 1983, released on 31 Jan 1985.

Buchan, N; Gunner in 85 Heavy Battery 15th (Vancouver) Coast Brigade RCA CASF on 30 Aug 1939.

Buchanan, CA; Sergeant Major in 85th Heavy Battery 15th (Vancouver) Coast Brigade, RCA in 1941.

Buchanan, Donald William; Attested 78th Depot Battery Canadian Over-Seas Expeditionary Force 7 May 1917, embarked Halifax 24 Nov 1917, disembarked Liverpool 7 Dec 1917, taken on strength Reserve Brigade Canadian Field Artillery 8 Dec 1917, taken on strength 16th Brigade Canadian Field Artillery 21 Aug 1918, proceeded overseas to Northern Russia Expeditionary Force 20 Sep 1918, arrived Archangel 1 Oct 1918, awarded Military Medal in recognition of gallant conduct in the field 17 Apr 1919, to England 18 Jun 1919, embarked to Canada 5 Jul 1919, discharged 18 Jul 1919.
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Buchanan, John James; Taken on strength with 15th Field Regiment RCA on 11 Mar 1948, appointed Lance Bombardier on 16 Sep 1948, relinquishes the appointment of Lance Bombardier on 1 Jan 1952, struck off strength on 30 Apr 1953.

Buchanan, Rudy Lee; Taken on strength as a Gunner in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 29 May 1993, qualified QL2 General Military Training on 25 Aug 1993, qualified QL3 Artillery on 28 Mar 1994, released on 31 Jan 1995.

Buck, Garth Alvan; Taken on strength as a Gunner in 5 (BC) Field Battery RCA on 24 Jun 1985, transferred to 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 11 Aug 1985, released on 10 Oct 1985.

Buckeridge, John Gilbert; Taken on strength 31 Battery 15th (Vancouver) Coast Brigade RCA NPAM 8 Jul 1940, assigned regimental number VV9413, appointed Acting Sergeant 15 Sep 1940, assigned new regimental number K415503.

Buckeridge, Sydney George; Taken on strength 31 Battery 15th (Vancouver) Coast Brigade RCA NPAM 8 Jul 1940, assigned regimental number VV9414, assigned new regimental number K415527.

Buckham, John; Taken on strength as a Gunner in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 9 Oct 1986, qualified General Military Training on 13 Jul 1987, transferred to Royal Westminster Regiment on 27 Sep 1987, qualified QL1 Infantryman on 9 Feb 1988, enroled as a Gunner in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 13 Dec 1990, qualified QL1 Infantryman on 9 Feb 1988, transferred to Royal Westminster Regiment on 5 Sep 1992.

Buckworth, Winston Bernard; Taken on strength with 31st Battery 15th Brigade Canadian Field Artillery on 12 November 1923. Lieutenant from 1923 to 1928.

Budlong, Christopher Allan; Taken on strength as a Musician in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 3 May 1990, qualified General Military Training on 15 Jun 1990, qualified TQ1 Musician on 19 Jun 1990, transferred to 26 Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 1 Oct 1991.

Bueckert, Herman; Taken on strength 15th Field Regiment RCA on 19 Nov 1957, struck off strength on release on 23 Jan 1958.

Bufante, Andrew Filemon; Taken on strength as a Gunner in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 11 Jun 1988, released on 10 Apr 1991.

Bujold, Joseph Arthur Conrad; Taken on strength 15th Field Regiment RCA with former service in Canadian Army (A) on 6 Jun 1957, struck off strength on release on 1 Nov 1957.

Bullen, C.L. ; Gunner in 58th Battery, 14th Brigade in April 1917.

Bullen, Crawford Lance; Taken on strength as a Gunner in 62nd Battery 15th Overseas Brigade Canadian Field Artillery on 22 Mar 1915, embarked Canada on 11 Sep 1916, disembarked England on 22 Sep 1916, appointed Sergeant on 10 Oct 1916, reverted to Gunner on 18 Oct 1916, appointed Bombardier on 8 Nov 1916, transferred to 58th Battery 14th Brigade Canadian Field Artillery on 22 Jan 1917, reverted to Gunner on 13 Apr 1917, confirmed in rank of Bombardier on 17 Aug 1917, promoted Sergeant on 1 Mar 1918, transferred to hospital on 10 Jan 1919, embarked for Canada on 2 May 1919.

Bullock, Peter David; Taken on strength 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 8 Jul 1982, released 20 Aug 1982.

Bunnett, Robert Edward; Taken on strength in 15th Field Regiment RCA on 2 Apr 1953, struck off strength on 7 Jun 1954.

Bunting, Charles Rowland; Taken on strength as a Gunner with 85th Battery 15th (Vancouver) Coast Regiment RCA NPAM on 2 Aug 1940, assigned regimental number V10410, assigned new regimental number K417522, to be Acting Lance Bombardier 11 Oct 1940.

Burchell, Cyril; Attested Canadian Over-Seas Expeditionary Force 9 Mar 1916, embarked Halifax 19 Jun 1916, disembarked Liverpool 29 Jun 1916, landed in France 22 Aug 1917, joined School of Mortars 12 Sep 1917, taken on strength Trench Mortar Batteries 2 Oct 1917, gassed 2 Feb 1918, invalided to England and posted to Canadian Artillery Reinforcement Depot 10 Feb 1918, taken on strength 16th Brigade Canadian Field Artillery 21 Aug 1918, proceeded overseas to Northern Russia Expeditionary Force 20 Sep 1918, arrived Archangel 1 Oct 1918, confirmed Bombardier 14 Apr 1919, to England 18 Jun 1919, embarked to Canada 5 Jul 1919, discharged 18 Jul 1919, deceased 25 Mar 1947.

Burditt, Bertrand; Taken on strength as a Gunner with 85th Battery 15th (Vancouver) Coast Regiment RCA NPAM on 27 Aug 1940, assigned regimental number V10402, appointed Cook 15 Sep 1940, was absent without leave 22 to 25 Sep 1940, dismissed from cookhouse staff 22 Sep 1940, struck off strength 30 Sep 1940.

Burgess, Arthur; Attested into the Canadian Overseas Expeditionary Force as a Gunner 29 Sep 1915, embarked Halifax 22 Nov 1915, disembarked Plymouth 1 Dec 1915, AWOL 18 Jan 1916 to 24 Jan 1916 forfeited 7 days pay, awarded 2 days confined to barracks for improper conduct on parade 19 May 1916, transferred to 165th Siege Battery 7 Jun 1916, proceeded overseas 20 Sep 1916, landed France 21 Sep 1916, 165th Siege Battery now 5th Siege Battery 11 Jan 1917, hospitalized Myalgia 13 Jan 1917, discharged to join unit 20 Jan 1917, Canadian Contingent Heavy Artillery Rest Camp 14 Jun 1917, rejoined unit 28 Jun 1917, granted leave of absence 29 Jul 1917, rejoined unit 9 Aug 1917, sentenced to 21 days Field punishment No. 1 for 'being out of bounds, stating a falsehood to a M.P.' on 16 Sep 1917, accidentally killed by a small explosion on a 106 fuze 9 Sep 1917, buried Cabaret Rouge British Cemetary Souchez Departement du Pas-de-Calais Nord-Pas-de-Calais France.

Burgess, William Earle; Taken on strength 58th Battery 15th (Vancouver) Coast Brigade RCA 31 Jul 1940, assigned regimental number V10026, assigned new regimental number K416533, struck off strength no parades 31 Oct 1940.

Burkett, Don; Taken on strength 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA 1971, Gunner in 1972, Bombardier in 1973, Chiropractor in Tsawwassen, deceased 1 June 2013.

Burley, NGB; Lieutenant in 5th Medium Battery from 1925 to 1926.

Burnett, DT; Private in 2010, awarded Most Efficient Recruit of the Year Trophy in 2010.

Burnett, Terry; Gunner in 31 Battery in 1991.

Burns, John Harold; Taken on strength with Prince Edward Island Heavy Brigade Canadian Garrison Artillery, taken on strength as a Gunner with the the No. 5 Siege Battery Canadian Garrison Artillery on 1 May 1916, embarked on the S.S. Southland on 26th Sep 1916, unit renamed 8th Siege Battery Canadian Garrison Artillery on 31 Mar 1917, landed in France on 31 Jul 1917, gassed on 2 Aug 1917, discharged on 15 Oct 1917, posted to Canadian Artillery Regimental Depot, posted to 11th Siege Battery Canadian Garrison Artillery on 2 Jan 1918, appointed Bombardier without pay on 12 Jan 1918, promoted Corporal and confirmed in rank on 24 Mar 1918, landed in France on 2 Apr 1918, absorbed into 3rd Brigade on 3 Apr 1918, awarded Military Medal 20 Aug 1918, promoted Sergeant on 23 Nov 1918, demobilized 18 May 1919.
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Burns, Kenneth James; Taken on strength as a Gunner in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 28 Apr 1992, qualified QL2 General Military Training on 29 May 1992, qualifed QL3 Artilleryman on 17 Jul 1992, qualified QL4 Communications on 7 Aug 1992, qualified FMC Driver Wheeled on 14 Feb 1993, appointed Officer Cadet on 10 Mar 1993, qualified Artillery RESO I & II on 13 Aug 1993, promoted Second Lieutenant on 1 Sep 1993, released 20 Oct 1994.

Burnside, Frank Wyman; Attested 64th Depot Battery Canadian Over-Seas Expeditionary Force 24 Nov 1917, arrived England 24 Feb 1918, taken on strength Reserve Brigade Canadian Field Artillery, taken on strength 16th Brigade Canadian Field Artillery 8 Sep 1918, proceeded overseas to Northern Russia Expeditionary Force 20 Sep 1918, arrived Archangel 1 Oct 1918, to England 18 Jun 1919, embarked to Canada 5 Jul 1919, discharged 15 Jul 1919, deceased 9 Dec 1948.

Burr, Raymond Victor; Taken on strength in 15th Field Regiment RCA on 23 Oct 1952, struck off strength on 26 Nov 1953, taken on strength on 17 Jan 1955, struck off strength on 3 Feb 1955, taken on strength on 13 Jun 1955, struck off strength on release on 1 Jan 1956.

Burridge, Craig Andrew Scott; Taken on strength as a Gunner in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 9 Nov 1995, qualified QL2 General Military Training on 17 Mar 1996, qualified QL3 Artillery on 20 Aug 1996, qualified QL4 Artillery Communications on 22 Feb 1998, promoted Bombardier on 22 Mar 1998, operational deployment with SFOR from 9 Jan 2000 to 31 Oct 2000, qualified Heavy Logistical Wheeled on 25 Feb 2000.
CPSM, NATO-FY.

Burridge, Steve Jon David; Taken on strength as a Gunner in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 16 Mar 1989, transferred to Regular Force on 4 Jul 1989.

Burridge, Steven Roger George Williams; Royal Military College, Air Force Navigator, Lieutenant in 1971, re-enroled as a Captain on 11 Jul 1985, qualified Artillery Block 4 on 11 Jul 1986, qualified Artillery Block 65 on 25 Jul 1986, qualified Artillery Block 6 on 8 Aug 1986, qualified ICT Artillery on 24 Jul 1987, qualified Block 12 on 12 Jun 1990, released on 14 Mar 1996, deceased 7 Dec 2014.
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Burrows, Jerry Gordon; Taken on strength 15th Field Regiment RCA on enrolment on 10 May 1956, struck off strength on release on 15 Mar 1957.

Burton, Allan Thomas; Attested 76th Depot Battery Canadian Over-Seas Expeditionary Force 27 Dec 1917, embarked Halifax 10 Feb 1918, disembarked Glasgow 24 Feb 1918, taken on strength Reserve Brigade Canadian Field Artillery 26 Feb 1918, taken on strength 16th Brigade Canadian Field Artillery 7 Sep 1918, proceeded overseas to Northern Russia Expeditionary Force 20 Sep 1918, arrived Archangel 1 Oct 1918, confirmed Bombardier 14 Apr 1919, to England 18 Jun 1919, embarked to Canada 5 Jul 1919, discharged 16 Jul 1919.

Burton, Christopher Robinson; Lieutenant in Royal Garrison Artillery Captain from 1940 to 1941, Adjutant 15th (Vancouver) Coast Brigade RCA NPAM from 18 July 1940 to 1941.
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Burton, Glen Leigh; Taken on strength with 15th Coast Regiment RCA on 4 Dec 1947, struck off strength to enlist in Canadian Army Active Force on 23 Jan 1948.

Burton, JC; Gunner in 58th Heavy Battery in 1939.

Burton, Jesse Wade; Taken on strength as a Gunner in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 6 Feb 2000, qualified QL2 on 29 May 2000, qualified QL3 Artillery on 18 Aug 2000.

Burton, Lorrence Frederick; Taken on strength 15th Field Regiment RCA with former service Royal Canadian Air Force on 18 Sep 1958.

Burton, Thomas Alfred; Taken on strength as a Gunner in 15th Field Regiment RCA on 27 Jan 1949, struck off strength on 21 Sep 1950.

Butchart, John Elijah; Attested 69th Depot Battery Canadian Over-Seas Expeditionary Force 16 Feb 1918, arrived England 19 Apr 1918, taken on strength as a Signaller 16th Brigade Canadian Field Artillery 21 Aug 1918, proceeded overseas to Northern Russia Expeditionary Force 20 Sep 1918, arrived Archangel 1 Oct 1918, to England 18 Jun 1919, embarked to Canada 5 Jul 1919, discharged 16 Jul 1919.

Bush, George William Trayton; Taken on strength as a Gunner in the 5th Draft 68th Overseas Depot Battery on 5 Jun 1916, embarked Canada on 15 Aug 1916, arrived England 24 Aug 1916, taken on strength Reserve Brigade Canadian Field Artillery on 24 Aug 1916, taken on strength 1st Canadian Divisional Artillery Column on 17 Nov 1916, arrived in France on 19 Nov 1916, posted to 2nd Brigade Canadian Field Artillery on 19 Nov 1916, admitted hospital with bronchitis on 15 Feb 1917, rejoined unit on 21 Feb 1917, proceeded on special leave to England on 5 Mar 1917, granted extension of leave, attached to YMCA on 16 Jun 1917, rejoined unit on 12 Apr 1917, proceeded on leave to England on 2 Nov 1917, granted extension of leave, rejoined unit on 8 Dec 1917, admitted hospital with tonsillitis on 12 Apr 1918, demobilized on 26 Mar 1919, attached to YMCA on 31 Jan 1918, deceased 29 May 1965, buried at North Vancouver Cemetery.

Bushell, Norman Frank; Taken on strength as Lieutenant on transfer from Supplementary Reserve (RCA) in 15th Field Regiment RCA on 18 Mar 1952, promoted Captain on 20 Oct 1954.

Bushey, Russell; Member of 9 Field Ambulance for 2 years, attested 54th Depot Battery Canadian Over-Seas Expeditionary Force 29 Dec 1916, embarked Halifax 10 Feb 1918, disembarked Glasgow 24 Feb 1918, taken on strength Reserve Brigade Canadian Field Artillery 26 Feb 1918, taken on strength 16th Brigade Canadian Field Artillery 7 Sep 1918, proceeded overseas to Northern Russia Expeditionary Force 20 Sep 1918, arrived Archangel 1 Oct 1918, to England 18 Jun 1919, embarked to Canada 5 Jul 1919, discharged 15 Jul 1919.

Buskop, John; Taken on strength 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 27 May 1975, released 18 Jun 1976.

Butler, Douglas Carl; Taken on strength as a Gunner in 13th Battery 26 Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 28 Jan 1997, qualified QL2 on 2 Jun 1997, qualified QL4 Artillery Communications on 13 Dec 1997, qualified QL3 Artillery on 24 Jul 1998, transferred to 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 1 Oct 1999, promoted Bombardier on 6 Jun 2000, qualified M109 conversion on 16 Mar 2001, winner of the Regimental Challenge Cup, qualified QL4 Driver Wheeled on 26 Jan 2002, qualified QL4 Driver Wheeled Towed on 3 Mar 2002.

Butler, Montague George; Taken on strength as a Gunner with 58th Battery 15th (Vancouver) Coast Regiment RCA NPAM on 30 Jul 1940, assigned regimental number V9932, assigned new regimental number K416548.

Butterfield, Norman Albert; Taken on strength with former service in Canadian Army (Active) in 15th Fd Regiment RCA on 20 Mar 1952, appointed Lance Bombardier on 2 Jun 1952, appointed Acting Bombardier on 11 Sep 1952, relinquishes the appointment of Acting Bombardier on 3 Oct 1952, struck off strength on transfer to 7 AAOR Canadian Army (Reserve Force).

Byrn, JC; Lieutenant in 31st Battery 15th Brigade Canadian Field Artillery in 1922, in the Corps Reserve in 1924.

Byrne, Christopher DM; Second Lieutenant 1991, Field Artillery School from 1991 to 1993, Lieutenant from 1992 to 1993, 1st Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery from 1994 to 1998, Captain from 1994 to 2002, Regular Force Support Staff 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA from 1998 to 2000, Royal Canadian Artillery School from 2000 to 2002, transferred to Royal Artillery.

Byrne, Tomas; Taken on strength as a Musician in the 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 9 Dec 1982, qualified TQ1 Musician on 21 Apr 1983, released 8 Dec 1983.

Byrnell, Warren Roderick; Taken on strength 43rd Anti-Aircraft Regiment RCA CA (M) Military Band with former service Canadian Army (M) on 8 Dec 1958, member of 15th Field Regiment RCA CA(M) Military Band on 17 Dec 1959, struck off strength on release on 17 Dec 1959.

Byrnes, Andrew; Taken on strength with Prince Edward Island Heavy Brigade Canadian Garrison Artillery, taken on strength with the the No. 5 Siege Battery Canadian Garrison Artillery on 17 Apr 1916, promoted Corporal on 5 Jun 1916, listed on embarkation roll on S.S. Southland on 26th Sep 1916, struck off strength as medically unfit on 21 Oct 1916.

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