15th Field Brigade
Canadian Artillery
1929
Canadian Artillery
1929
as at 11 April 2021
Sub-units
31st Field Battery
68th Field Battery
85th Field Battery
Attached – 5th Medium Battery
Detached: 58th Field Battery CA-Victoria; attached to 5th (British Columbia) Regiment Canadian Garrison Artillery
31st Field Battery
68th Field Battery
85th Field Battery
Attached – 5th Medium Battery
Detached: 58th Field Battery CA-Victoria; attached to 5th (British Columbia) Regiment Canadian Garrison Artillery
Key Appointments
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Training Resumes
Major R.J. Perry announces the start of the training year. |
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Sarcee Camp - 1929
Photographs from the Edward (Ted) Edmonds collection. Photos 28 to 32 are labelled 5 Medium Battery Signallers - 1929. They appear to be taken at Camp Sarcee in Alberta. The additional photographs match the uniforms worn or appear to be scenes shot from the train enroute to the camp. See more...
Photographs from the Edward (Ted) Edmonds collection. Photos 28 to 32 are labelled 5 Medium Battery Signallers - 1929. They appear to be taken at Camp Sarcee in Alberta. The additional photographs match the uniforms worn or appear to be scenes shot from the train enroute to the camp. See more...
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Royal Military College Graduates
Following gentlemen cadets have been recommended for commissions in the non-permanent active militia of Canada. .....R.T. Dumoulin, 15th Field Brigade, C.A. |
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Royal Canadian School of Artillery, Fort Osborne Barracks, Winnipeg
More photographs from the Edward (Ted) Edmonds collection. This time labelled Royal Canadian School of Artillery, Fort Osborne Barracks, Winnipeg. Second Lieutenant Edward (Ted) Edmond's certificate from the course is attached as the last photograph. See more...
More photographs from the Edward (Ted) Edmonds collection. This time labelled Royal Canadian School of Artillery, Fort Osborne Barracks, Winnipeg. Second Lieutenant Edward (Ted) Edmond's certificate from the course is attached as the last photograph. See more...
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McGavin Bakery
Located on the corner of West Broadway and Arbutus, the company would become well known in the regiment when Allan Morton McGavin joins in 1939. Lieutenan-Colonel McGavin, CD would rise to command the 43rd Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment, RCA and was later appointed Honorary Colonel 15th Field Regiment, RCA. |
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Canadian Artillery Association
Lieutenant-Colonel William Allan Townsley OBE MC is re-appointed Vice-president of the Association. |
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Memorial Parade
The unit participates in an annual parade to commemorate the fallen.
The unit participates in an annual parade to commemorate the fallen.
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Armistice Day
10,000 gather at the Cenotaph at Victory Square. |
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Welcome for Lieut. Col Blair
The 31st Battery is part of reception to welcome home the King's Prize winner at Bisley. |
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Old Garrison Artillery Association
Annual Dinner is held at the University Club. |
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15th Brigade Reunion
The Veterans of the 15th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery, CEF from the First World War held a big reunion in Victoria.
The Veterans of the 15th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery, CEF from the First World War held a big reunion in Victoria.
Artillery in the News
Report of new explosive developed in Canada. Premature in the US Field Artillery. Unexploded artillery ordnance kills in Poland while an errant round lands on the OP. Chinese Wall vs Artillery. One potential recruit that won't be enrolled.
Report of new explosive developed in Canada. Premature in the US Field Artillery. Unexploded artillery ordnance kills in Poland while an errant round lands on the OP. Chinese Wall vs Artillery. One potential recruit that won't be enrolled.
Recruiting Article
Major J.S. Matthews of Vancouver Archives fame pens an article to do your duty.
Major J.S. Matthews of Vancouver Archives fame pens an article to do your duty.
New Inventions and Equipment
Aerial photography is in the news for the British while the US looks to re-equip.
Aerial photography is in the news for the British while the US looks to re-equip.
Officers' Mess
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New Year's Eve Frolic
Another great party planned for the Officers' Mess. |
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Obituaries
Gunner Thomas Clare
Thomas Clare, 64, resident of Nanaimo district for 17 years, died suddenly in his home, Yellow Point, Friday evening. He was well known in sport circles and at one time was manager of Nanaimo football team. He is survived by his widow and one daughter, Mrs. O.D. Roberts, Cedar district.
Rev. Mr. Spurling will officiate at the funeral Monday afternoon from Jenkins chapel, internment in Nanaimo cemetery.
Gunner Clare joined the 68th Overseas Depot Battery, Canadian Field Artillery on 22 Feb 1916 and served with the 2nd Heavy Battery, Canadian Garrison Artillery overseas.
Thomas Clare, 64, resident of Nanaimo district for 17 years, died suddenly in his home, Yellow Point, Friday evening. He was well known in sport circles and at one time was manager of Nanaimo football team. He is survived by his widow and one daughter, Mrs. O.D. Roberts, Cedar district.
Rev. Mr. Spurling will officiate at the funeral Monday afternoon from Jenkins chapel, internment in Nanaimo cemetery.
Gunner Clare joined the 68th Overseas Depot Battery, Canadian Field Artillery on 22 Feb 1916 and served with the 2nd Heavy Battery, Canadian Garrison Artillery overseas.
Corporal John Cecil Lowe
The funeral of John Cecil Lowe, 38, 1968 Linden Road, an employee of the provincial police department, who died Tuesday, will be held Friday at 3:30 p.m. at the Haywood chapel in Victoria. The body is being forwarded by Center & Hanna.
Funeral services for the late John Cecil Lowe, who passed away in Vancouver Tuesday, will be held at Hayward’s B.C. Funeral Chapel on Friday afternoon at 3.30 o’clock. Rev. A.G.E. Munson will officiate The remains will laid to rest in Royal Oak Burial Park.
Corporal Lowe was a member of the 5th Regiment, Canadian Garrison Artillery who joined the 62nd Battery, 15th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery on 15 May 1916. He served in France and Belgium with 58th Battery, 14th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery.
The funeral of John Cecil Lowe, 38, 1968 Linden Road, an employee of the provincial police department, who died Tuesday, will be held Friday at 3:30 p.m. at the Haywood chapel in Victoria. The body is being forwarded by Center & Hanna.
Funeral services for the late John Cecil Lowe, who passed away in Vancouver Tuesday, will be held at Hayward’s B.C. Funeral Chapel on Friday afternoon at 3.30 o’clock. Rev. A.G.E. Munson will officiate The remains will laid to rest in Royal Oak Burial Park.
Corporal Lowe was a member of the 5th Regiment, Canadian Garrison Artillery who joined the 62nd Battery, 15th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery on 15 May 1916. He served in France and Belgium with 58th Battery, 14th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery.
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Major James Walter Woodley MC
Passed away suddenly April 29, 1929, at Calgary. Dr James Walter Woodley in his 55th year. Deceased practiced in the Ladner district for about ten years and was a member of the pension board. He leaves to mourn his passing besides his sorrowing wife, two sons, Ralph and Arthur, and two daughters, Mrs. John Gilbert and Mrs. Burpee Hume, all of Vancouver. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 2, at 2 o’clock at Armstrong & Hotson’s parlors, 304 Dunlevy., conducted by Major Rev. C.C. Owen. Military honors will be given by 15th Brigade of Artillery. Major Woodley was the Medical Officer for 15th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery from 1922 until 1927. |
Lists
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