The 9 Pounder RML
(correct designation to be confirmed) The 43rd Medium Anti-Aircraft lends their 9 pounder to the 5th West Coast Harbour Defence Battery for use in their sunset ceremony over the summer. This gun appears to have been received from the 102nd Coast regiment RCA when the 2 units were combined. The Times-Colonist newspaper is dated 20 June 1956. Was the 9 pounder ever returned? We'll have to check the records for the 5th West Coast Harbour Defence Battery. Seventy Eight years ago on 17 October 1939 From the war diaries of 85 Heavy Battery, RCA CASF a sub-unit of the 15th (Vancouver) Coast Brigade 17 Oct 1939 – York Island Letter re accommodation (see App. "E"). Letter re shelter for reserve watch (see app. "E"). "Border Prince" delivered water and tools. Weather: rain The war diaries of the Headquarters 15th (Vancouver) Coast Brigade RCA and the following Batteries have yet to be located:
31st Heavy Battery stationed at Stanley Park and Narrows North 58th Heavy Battery stationed at Point Grey and Steveston One hundred years ago on 17 October 1917
31st Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force was a sub-unit of the 9th Canadian Field Artillery Brigade in the 3rd Canadian Division. The 9th Brigade war diary records: The brigade pulled out at 11 am, while passing POPERINGHE we met Colonel Carscallen the C.O. and Major Massie returning from leave in PARIS. We reached our new wagon lines about 3.00 pm and found there was no cover for either horses or men so tents had to be erected for the men. 3rd Canadian Divisional Artillery war diary records: In accordance with orders from Second Anzac Corps, the 3rd. C.D.A. marched to Wagon lines allotted in H.10.o and H.9.d, sheet 28 BELGIUM and FRANCE, and on arrival the 3rd. C.D.A. came under orders of the 3rd Australian Division. 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force was a sub-unit of 1st Canadian Heavy Artillery Group. Their war diary records: We received orders to be prepared to move North leaving our guns and equipment. 1st Canadian Heavy Artillery Group war diary records: ? proceeded to ? at ? and took over from ? with HQ ??? General Officer Commanding, Royal Artillery, Canadian Corps war diary records: G.O.C., R.A. Canadian Corps took over command from G.O.C., R.A. 2nd ANZACS Corps at 10:00. HQ Canadian Corps completed relief with HQ 2nd ANZAC'S by 10:00. 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. The November 1939 War Diaries are now on-line with their supporting attachments. The format for the Remembrance Day ceremony is somewhat different than today.
The plans for the Yorke Island Field Days this upcoming weekend are coming together. This is your chance to help us formulate the Vision for Yorke Island and actually get over to the Island for some on the ground training and field work. Rations and logistics to Yorke island are covered. Bring lots of wet weather gear and your sleeping kit. Options are to stay overnight at the Sayward Legion or the Crew Shelter on Yorke Island.
The only thing that could keep us away from getting to Yorke Island would be the weather and that depends on our boat Captain! Seventy Eight years ago on 16 October 1939 From the war diaries of 85 Heavy Battery, RCA CASF a sub-unit of the 15th (Vancouver) Coast Brigade 16 Oct 1939 – York Island Weather: fair The war diaries of the Headquarters 15th (Vancouver) Coast Brigade RCA and the following Batteries have yet to be located:
31st Heavy Battery stationed at Stanley Park and Narrows North 58th Heavy Battery stationed at Point Grey and Steveston One hundred years ago on 16 October 1917
31st Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force was a sub-unit of the 9th Canadian Field Artillery Brigade in the 3rd Canadian Division. The 9th Brigade war diary records: The brigade pulled out at 9.00 am; the weather was fine and we arrived at WATOU about noon. The horses were again in open fields but most of the men managed to find billets in barns and houses and were fairly comfortable. Operation Order #110-5 was here issued referring to the continuation of the march tomorrow to the VLAMERTINGHE area. 3rd Canadian Divisional Artillery war diary records: In accordance withO.O.137-7 march was continued into the WINNEZEELE Area, Headquarters, 3rd. C.D.A. being established at WATOU. The 3rd, Canadian Divisional Pack Train ceased to be attached to the 3rd. C.D.A. and the 3rd. C.D.T.M. Brigade came under orders of the C.R.A. 3rd. Canadian Divisional Artillery – O.O. 138-0. The 3rd. C.D.A. came under orders of the G.O..C., R.A. Second Anzac Corps on arrival in the WINNEZEELE Area. 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force was a sub-unit of 1st Canadian Heavy Artillery Group. Their war diary records: Nil 1st Canadian Heavy Artillery Group war diary records: ? via ? this morning at 09:00 arriving at ? at 19:00, ? for the night. General Officer Commanding, Royal Artillery, Canadian Corps war diary records: At POPERINGE, G.O.C., R.A. and S.O., R.A. at 2nd ANZAC H.Q. conferences and preparatory arrangements to take over. . 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. Equitas Society Walk
The Equitas Society held its first walk to draw attention to the plight of Veterans. Our former Commanding Officer and Honorary Colonel John Brownlee-Baker and retired Master Bombardier Ernie Kovacs joined the walk. The Equitas Society was started by the father of one of our soldiers, Dan Scott, who was injured in Afghanistan. Check out the photos in the 2017 yearbook. |
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