Artillery
1919
1919
as at 17 May 2018
The 15th Field Brigade, Canadian Artillery: A History and Commentary 1919-1933
By Lieut. –Colonel C.G. Beeston, R.C.A.
Throughout the spring and summer of 1919 every train to Vancouver brought its little band of pilgrims, linked together under the term, which then arose and still remains – “Returned Men.” One by one since that bewildering week of August 1914, they had swelled the ranks as inclination and circumstances had moved or permitted. See more...
By Lieut. –Colonel C.G. Beeston, R.C.A.
Throughout the spring and summer of 1919 every train to Vancouver brought its little band of pilgrims, linked together under the term, which then arose and still remains – “Returned Men.” One by one since that bewildering week of August 1914, they had swelled the ranks as inclination and circumstances had moved or permitted. See more...
The Vancouver Overseas Artillery Association
On the evening of December 16th, 1919 a group of artillery veterans, wanting to maintain the camaraderie experienced in the First World War and concerned about the future of Canada’s defences, met in the Duke of Connaught’s Own Rifles Mess at the Drill Hall on Beatty Street. Their purpose was to discuss the organization of the Militia Artillery in Vancouver. See more...
On the evening of December 16th, 1919 a group of artillery veterans, wanting to maintain the camaraderie experienced in the First World War and concerned about the future of Canada’s defences, met in the Duke of Connaught’s Own Rifles Mess at the Drill Hall on Beatty Street. Their purpose was to discuss the organization of the Militia Artillery in Vancouver. See more...
68th Battery, 16th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery, North Russia Expeditionary Force
The 18 pounder detachments were noted for their vital support in holding key terrain. The winter of 1918/1919 was very brutal but there appears little in the way of frostbite injuries reported. See more...
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The following pages contain additional information relating to the 15th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA
Honours and Awards
Trophies
Commanding Officers and Regimental Sergeants Major
Honoraries
Battery Commanders and Battery Sergeants Major
Band Appointments
Nominal Roll
Guns of the Regiment
Memorial Page
The following pages contain additional information relating to the 15th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA
Honours and Awards
Trophies
Commanding Officers and Regimental Sergeants Major
Honoraries
Battery Commanders and Battery Sergeants Major
Band Appointments
Nominal Roll
Guns of the Regiment
Memorial Page
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