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Four videos of the Change of Command have now been linked over from the Museum's Youtube site. Check out the drill and deportment! Who's out of step! Who's a little late on the rifle drill! There's more on the 2017 Yearbook page. One hundred years ago on 20 May 1917
31st Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force had recently become a sub-unit of the 9th Canadian Field Artillery Brigade in the 3rd Canadian Division. The 9th Brigade war diary records: Visibility fair. F.O.O. of the 32nd Battery observed a heliograph being used in MERICOURT. This was immediately fired upon and the signalling ceased. Enemy Artillery less active than usual. 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force war diary records: DIVION – Battery on rest in Billets at DIVION. The 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA perpetuates the following sub units: 31st Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force, 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force, 68th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, North Russia Expeditionary Force, was not authorized to be formed until 3 August 1918, and 85th Battery, Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force was not authorized to be formed until 12 July 1918. One hundred years ago on 19 May 1917
31st Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force had recently become a sub-unit of the 9th Canadian Field Artillery Brigade in the 3rd Canadian Division. The 9th Brigade war diary records: Visibility Good. The raid called for in O.O. 76 did not take place this morning and is postponed indefinitely. Our F.O.O’s again report factories working in HENIN LIETARD. Artillery activity below normal. 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force war diary records: DIVION – Battery on rest in Billets at DIVION. The 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA perpetuates the following sub units: 31st Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force, 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force, 68th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, North Russia Expeditionary Force, was not authorized to be formed until 3 August 1918, and 85th Battery, Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force was not authorized to be formed until 12 July 1918. One hundred years ago on 18 May 1917
31st Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force had recently become a sub-unit of the 9th Canadian Field Artillery Brigade in the 3rd Canadian Division. The 9th Brigade war diary records: Visibility fair. Considerable aerial activity has been exhibited by the enemy. Our new Triplanes, however, were quite successful in driving the German machines away. O.O. No. 76 issued today gives the information that the 49th Canadian Battalion will raid German Front Line from T.2.d.1.2 to T.2.c.2.4.. No Artillery support will be required but the 33rd Battery is detailed to stand ready to give support if needed. 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force war diary records: DIVION – Battery on rest in Billets at DIVION. The 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA perpetuates the following sub units: 31st Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force, 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force, 68th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, North Russia Expeditionary Force, was not authorized to be formed until 3 August 1918, and 85th Battery, Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force was not authorized to be formed until 12 July 1918. 15th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA - Lieutenant-Colonel Joseph Pierre Paul Lajoie Taken on strength in the Regular Officer Training Plan 28 Jun 1989, entered Collège militaire royal de St. Jean Aug 1989, graduated as a Second Lieutenant May 1994, posted to 5e Régiment d'artillerie légère du Canada, promoted Lieutenant Aug 1986, deployed on OP STABLE with United Nations Support Mission in Haiti from Oct 1996 to Apr 1997, promoted Captain Jan 1998, deployed on OP RECUPERATION Winter 1998, completed Forward Observation Officer course Mar 1999, completed Forward Air Controller course in Sep 1999, deployed on OP PALADIUM ROTO 7 from Sep 2000 to Apr 2001 with B Battery 1st Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, posted to 5th (BC) Field Artillery Regiment RCA as Operations Officer/Adjutant Jul 2001, posted to 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA as Adjutant Jul 2005, graduated from the Canadian Land Force Command and Staff College Sep 2005, posted to 5 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group Headquarters Aug 2008, component transferred to 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA Sept 2009, attended Fire and Effects course Jul 2012, qualified Reserve Battery Commander course Jul 2014, qualified Joint Reserve Command Staff Programme, appointed Battery Commander 31 Battery Jan 2011, promoted Major Nov 2012, appointed Second in Command May 2014, promoted Lieutenant-Colonel and appointed Commanding Officer 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA 13 May 2017. CPSM, UNMiH, NATO(SFOR), CD1 Check out the new construction taking place next door to Bessborough Armoury in our 2017 yearbook.
One hundred years ago on 17 May 1917
31st Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force had recently become a sub-unit of the 9th Canadian Field Artillery Brigade in the 3rd Canadian Division. The 9th Brigade war diary records: Visibility very poor. Enemy Artillery very quiet. The enemy for the first time tried out today, a 77mm shell, which upon bursting, sends out a small white parachute-flare. O.O. No. 74 issued today orders the 31st Battery to come under tactical control of this group, 8 P.M, 18th inst. O.O. No. 75 was also issued today and gives further instructions for the taking over of ammunition, by this Group, from 93rd and 242nd A.F.A. Brigades. This ammunition is to be taken over this afternoon. 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force war diary records: DIVION – Battery on rest in Billets at DIVION. The 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA perpetuates the following sub units: 31st Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force, 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force, 68th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, North Russia Expeditionary Force, was not authorized to be formed until 3 August 1918, and 85th Battery, Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force was not authorized to be formed until 12 July 1918. One hundred years ago on 16 May 1917 31st Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force had recently become a sub-unit of the 9th Canadian Field Artillery Brigade in the 3rd Canadian Division. The 9th Brigade war diary records: Visibility poor. Today has been exceptionally quiet on both sides. Both enemy and our own Artillery has been below normal, doubtless due to the poor visibility. O.O. No.75 issued today, gives the following information:- At 8.P.M. on the 17th inst., we are to cover our new zone. 58th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force was a sub-unit of the 14th Canadian Field Artillery Brigade in the 5th Canadian Division. The Division was training in England and the Brigade war diary records: WITLEY – Muster Parade at 2 pm. MAJ. RINGWOOD with Inf. Scheme in ?. DIV. concert being arranged for 24th May. Nos1 and 2 copies of the “O-PIP” of the 58th Batty attached. 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force war diary records: DIVION – Battery on rest in Billets at DIVION. The 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA perpetuates the following sub units: 31st Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force, 58th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force, 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force, 68th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, North Russia Expeditionary Force, was not authorized to be formed until 3 August 1918, and 85th Battery, Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force was not authorized to be formed until 12 July 1918. Researching the history of the Regiment is amazing! Each time you reach a new layer, another layer presents itself. The 14th CFA War Diary mentions that copies of the 58 Battery newspaper "O-Pip" is attached. They aren't. But googling that information leads to a Times-Colonist article about 58 Battery leaving Victoria with Archie Wills on board. Archie became the writer of the "O-Pip", survived the war and later became a Victoria City Councillor and managing editor of the Victoria Daily Times.
(Hmm, I've just reached another layer in my research that reveals that reveals that 15th Field Artillery Regiment does not perpetuate the 58th Battery! Despite being a part of the 15th Brigade, CFA in 1920, but detached – attached to 5th (BC) Regiment, CGA, despite being an integral part of 15th Coast Brigade, despite being renamed 158 Battery and a sub-unit of 15th Field Regiment RCA; the 58th Field Battery CFA is perpetuated by 5 (BC) Field Artillery Regiment RCA in Victoria.) One hundred years ago on 15 May 1917
31st Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force had recently become a sub-unit of the 9th Canadian Field Artillery Brigade in the 3rd Canadian Division. The 9th Brigade war diary records: Visibility fair. Enemy actively engaged in shell- VIMY throughout the afternoon. Two of our new Triplanes prevented four of the enemy planes from crossing our lines. Warning Order No. 1 issued today, gives the following new Zone Boundaries for this Group: Northern Boundary S.18.b.2.0 to S.12.d.6.4.-T.7.b.2.8. – N.32.c.8.8., Southern Boundary T.4.b.5.4. to T.9.c.5.0. The above changes in Boundaries is not to take place till a later date. 58th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force was a sub-unit of the 14th Canadian Field Artillery Brigade in the 5th Canadian Division. The Division was training in England and the Brigade war diary records: WITLEY – he BDE spent day on HANKLEY COMMON, practising march past and running off elimination sports for VICTORIA DAY. A bCM? Held DR. J.H. Fisher not guilty of the charge of sleeping on his post. Swill contracts change hands. Leave is to be granted over 24th of May. 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force war diary records: DIVION – Battery on rest in Billets at DIVION. The 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA perpetuates the following sub units: 31st Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force, 58th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force, 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force, 68th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, North Russia Expeditionary Force, was not authorized to be formed until 3 August 1918, and 85th Battery, Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force was not authorized to be formed until 12 July 1918. |
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