15th Field Brigade
The Royal Canadian Artillery
1937
The Royal Canadian Artillery
1937
as at 21 September 2020
Sub-units
31st Field Battery, RCA
68th Field Battery, RCA
85th Field Battery, RCA
Attached – 5th Medium Battery, RCA
31st Field Battery, RCA
68th Field Battery, RCA
85th Field Battery, RCA
Attached – 5th Medium Battery, RCA
Key Appointments
Training Camp
The caption on the first 4 photos reads, "In action at camp 1937". The last one was provided by Bob Sudbury. His father, Archie was a member of the 15th Brigade, 15th (Vancouver) Coast and then overseas with the 3rd LAA Regiment.
The caption on the first 4 photos reads, "In action at camp 1937". The last one was provided by Bob Sudbury. His father, Archie was a member of the 15th Brigade, 15th (Vancouver) Coast and then overseas with the 3rd LAA Regiment.
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D.O.C. Inspection
The complete 15th Field Brigade was on parade for the inspection by the D.O.C. |
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“C” Wing, Canadian Small Arms School
It appears that selected individuals attended a Chemical Defence class at Camp Sarcee involving exposure to chlorine gas and a subsequent decontamination period in the Elbow River. Photographs from Lieutenant Edward (Ted) Edmonds. See more....
It appears that selected individuals attended a Chemical Defence class at Camp Sarcee involving exposure to chlorine gas and a subsequent decontamination period in the Elbow River. Photographs from Lieutenant Edward (Ted) Edmonds. See more....
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Returning from Shilo Battery Sergeant Major, Warrant Officer Class II Robert J Watson 85th Battery and Battery Sergeant Major, Warrant Officer Class II Couk, 58th Battery returning from Shilo, MB |
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An Armoury break in - almost
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Sergeants’ Mess
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Sergeant’s Mess Dinner - 10 November 1937
Rear - BQMS McTavish, Signall Sgt Thrussell, Sgt W, Orehard, Sgt Procker; Centre - BQMS Davison, Sgt Walker, Sgt McPherson, Sgt Knerle, Sgt Pakenham, Sgt Mangles, BQMS Smith, Sgt Gagnon, Sgt Sharpord, BSM McLeod, BSM McVicar, Sgt McWilliams, Sgt Ramsden E, Sgt Moore, Sgt Ramsden P, Sgt Kirkpatrick, BQMS Hankins; Front - Lt Goldie, Lt Olberdyee, Lt Rolls, Maj Pottick, Major Rosebrugh, Lt Col Foster, Cpt Geurnsey, RSM Purdy, Sgt Pedlingham, BSM Watson. |
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Letter of Appreciation
The Regimental Sergeant Major provided Mrs Thrussell (most likely Sgt Thrussell's wife) a kind letter thanking her for the work that went into providing a supper for the Coronation Eve dance. |
Life Saving Award
One of the members of the Brigade, Sergeant Harry Mangles, assists in the rescue of two youngsters that had fallen through the ice at Lost Lagoon.
One of the members of the Brigade, Sergeant Harry Mangles, assists in the rescue of two youngsters that had fallen through the ice at Lost Lagoon.
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Yorke Island
The island is reserved by the Department of National Defence. |
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BC Coast Defences
Minister of National Defence speaks at a dinner hosted by the Canadian Military Institute in Toronto |
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Obituaries
Sergeant Major Norman Joseph De Graves
Passed away 13 November 1937 during a 68th Overseas Depot Battery reunion just as he was rising to speak. A Customs Officer, Norman DeGraves was seconded to the Records Office in London and became the Superintendent Clerk for 110 clerks processing the administration for the Canadian Expeditionary Force. He is interred at Mountain View Cemetery.
Passed away 13 November 1937 during a 68th Overseas Depot Battery reunion just as he was rising to speak. A Customs Officer, Norman DeGraves was seconded to the Records Office in London and became the Superintendent Clerk for 110 clerks processing the administration for the Canadian Expeditionary Force. He is interred at Mountain View Cemetery.
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