The 1989 Yearbook has been updated. Have you got additional material that shouls be shared with other retired guys from 1989?
Additional photos have appeared from our boat cruise to Bowen Island. Check them out here. Have you got any stories from that day or other regimental adventures?
Pacific National Exhibition
The Band of the 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA performs at the annual Pacific National Exhibition on 4 September 2009. Great weather, great crowds and excellent tunes! What more do you need? A story from one of the musicians that was at the PNE that day would be great! Check out the other photos in the 2009 yearbook. Remembrance Day 1999 - Were you there? Have you got some additional photos? Can you tell me the names of the GPO and the #1s?
The Regimental Band put on another fantastic show for the members and their guests at the annual Military Ball. Check out the remainder of the pictures in the 2004 Yearbook.
Point Grey Fort
Some photos of the fort and some of its tunnels as the construction cranes work on the new Museum. Check out more photos in the 1974 yearbook. Added Corporal Robert Lloyd Seaman DCM to the nominal roll. He enroled in the 26th Battery, 7th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force on 25 March 1915. He was transferred to 68th Battery 16th Brigade Canadian Field Artillery, North Russia Expeditionary Force on 21 August 1918. His citation for the Distinguished Conduct Medal reads:
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was in charge of the forward signallers and advanced with the infantry engaged in the attack on KODISH, December 30th. he was responsible for communication with front line and company headquarters, and several times went forward in front of infantry under heavy fire to establish his line. It was due to his untiring energy and splendid example that communication was kept up. Throughout the operation he behaved admirably. (His actual age should have been 75) Some more photos from Ex CAUSTIC SHOCK just came in from the Honorary Lieutenant Colonel Don Foster. Have you got some regimental photos or stories that you would like to share? Contact me at president.vcrgunners@gmail.com
Posted some great photos taken by the Honorary Lieutenant Colonel John Ducker of 5th (BC) Field Artillery Regiment RCA of the recent Exercise CAUSTIC SHOCK. Check out the 2018 yearbook for additional photos.
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