The Royal Canadian Artillery
Vancouver, BC
1947
Vancouver, BC
1947
as at 13 August 2021
More info to follow.
More info to follow.
New Equipment - Battle Dress
Second World War battledress was worn until about 1947, when a new pattern was adopted. The new style was similar but the jacket had lapels and was intended to be worn with the collar open. The new trousers were also similar to the Second World War issue, but were made without the field dressing pocket on the right thigh. Both styles were worn well into the early 1950's, when existing stocks of wartime battledress were exhausted. Battledress was in wear by the Regular army until at least 1970 and was worn by some Reserve units as late as 1974. Photos from the floods of 1948 show some members already outfitted in the new pattern. See more...
Second World War battledress was worn until about 1947, when a new pattern was adopted. The new style was similar but the jacket had lapels and was intended to be worn with the collar open. The new trousers were also similar to the Second World War issue, but were made without the field dressing pocket on the right thigh. Both styles were worn well into the early 1950's, when existing stocks of wartime battledress were exhausted. Battledress was in wear by the Regular army until at least 1970 and was worn by some Reserve units as late as 1974. Photos from the floods of 1948 show some members already outfitted in the new pattern. See more...
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Children's Christmas Party
The party appears to have been held in the Sergeants' Mess in either 1947 or 1948. |
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Future Commanding Officer
Lieutenant-Colonel Horace Peck, future Commanding Officer 102nd Coast Regiment RCA and his wife are featured in the Province as they depart for England and France. |
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Support to Canada Post
Bessborough Armoury was utilized as a makeshift postal sub-station on 22 December 1947. Source: Montreal Gazette |
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A former Gunner from the 59th Battery, 15th Brigade, RCA was mentioned in the newspaper. It seems Gunner William Markham Colchester returned to his former career in the banking industry and was a manager at the Norwich branch in 1967. He apparently didn't take kindly to unauthorized withdrawals. Check out the story from the Edmonton Bulletin, 26 June 1947
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Obituaries
Gunner Guelph Austin Barnard
Guelph Austin Barnard, 50, of 138 Arlington St., died suddenly Sunday in the Misericordia Hospital. He was a retail merchant and proprietor of the United Grocer and Meat Market, Arlington and Westminster Ave., for the past 20 years. Born in Owen Sound, Ont., Mr. Barnard had been a resident of Winnipeg for the past 48 years. He served overseas in the First World War during 1916 to 1918, in France, Belgium and Germany with the Canadian Field Artillery, as a Corporal.
Gunner Barnard enlisted with 59th Battery, 15th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery 7 March 1916 and served with them until the unit was absorbed by the 61st Battery, 14th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery. See more...
Guelph Austin Barnard, 50, of 138 Arlington St., died suddenly Sunday in the Misericordia Hospital. He was a retail merchant and proprietor of the United Grocer and Meat Market, Arlington and Westminster Ave., for the past 20 years. Born in Owen Sound, Ont., Mr. Barnard had been a resident of Winnipeg for the past 48 years. He served overseas in the First World War during 1916 to 1918, in France, Belgium and Germany with the Canadian Field Artillery, as a Corporal.
Gunner Barnard enlisted with 59th Battery, 15th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery 7 March 1916 and served with them until the unit was absorbed by the 61st Battery, 14th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery. See more...
Bombardier Cyril Joseph Zachariah Burchell
ON March 25 Mr. Cyril Burchell of 10922 80 Ave., passed away at the age of 51 years. He leaves to mourn his loving wife, 2 daughters and one son, John Donald, Ann and Rosemary, all at home, 3 brothers, Charles and Robert in Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Peter in Halifax, one sister Mrs. J.A. Gillis of Sydney Mines pre-deceased him in October, 1946. The deceased was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Edmonton Council, No. 1184.
Bombardier Burchell enlisted on 9 March 1916 and served with the Trench Mortar Batteries in France and the 68th Battery, 16th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery in Northern Russia. See more...
ON March 25 Mr. Cyril Burchell of 10922 80 Ave., passed away at the age of 51 years. He leaves to mourn his loving wife, 2 daughters and one son, John Donald, Ann and Rosemary, all at home, 3 brothers, Charles and Robert in Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Peter in Halifax, one sister Mrs. J.A. Gillis of Sydney Mines pre-deceased him in October, 1946. The deceased was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Edmonton Council, No. 1184.
Bombardier Burchell enlisted on 9 March 1916 and served with the Trench Mortar Batteries in France and the 68th Battery, 16th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery in Northern Russia. See more...
Farrier Sergeant Arthur Frederick Collyer
In Niles, November 29, 1947, Arthur Frederick Collier, beloved husband of Mrs. Gertrude Collier; loving father of Mrs. Ethel Trembley of San Jose, Mrs. Ivy Gaskell of Vancouver, B.C., Paul Collier of San Leendro, Kenneth Collier of Oakland and the late Mrs. Gladys Streeper. Past Commander of the Canadian Legion of Oakland, a native of England.
Farrier Sergeant Collyer had previous service with the Engineers, Yeomanry and 31st BC Horse before enlisting with the Vancouver Volunteer Reserve, Boorman's Battery on 1 November 1915. Overseas, he served with the 1st Canadian Division Ammunition Column, 1st Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery and 8th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery. See more...
In Niles, November 29, 1947, Arthur Frederick Collier, beloved husband of Mrs. Gertrude Collier; loving father of Mrs. Ethel Trembley of San Jose, Mrs. Ivy Gaskell of Vancouver, B.C., Paul Collier of San Leendro, Kenneth Collier of Oakland and the late Mrs. Gladys Streeper. Past Commander of the Canadian Legion of Oakland, a native of England.
Farrier Sergeant Collyer had previous service with the Engineers, Yeomanry and 31st BC Horse before enlisting with the Vancouver Volunteer Reserve, Boorman's Battery on 1 November 1915. Overseas, he served with the 1st Canadian Division Ammunition Column, 1st Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery and 8th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery. See more...
Lieutenant Basil Gawler Prior
Basil G. Prior called by death in North Van
North Vancouver – Funeral of Basil G. Prior, 64, son of B.C.’s fifteenth Lieutenant-Governor, the late Lt.-Col. E.G. Prior, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday from the Burrard Chapel of Centre and Hanna.
Mr. Prior, who lived at 114½ West Esplanade, North Vancouver, died Friday. Born in Victoria, he had been a resident here for 20 years. He was a member of Lodge 43, BPOE and of the Army and Navy Veterans in Canada.
Rev. John Leigh will officiate at funeral services. Burial will be in North Vancouver Cemetery.
Lieutenant Prior served briefly with 58th Battery, 15th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery in England. See more...
Basil G. Prior called by death in North Van
North Vancouver – Funeral of Basil G. Prior, 64, son of B.C.’s fifteenth Lieutenant-Governor, the late Lt.-Col. E.G. Prior, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday from the Burrard Chapel of Centre and Hanna.
Mr. Prior, who lived at 114½ West Esplanade, North Vancouver, died Friday. Born in Victoria, he had been a resident here for 20 years. He was a member of Lodge 43, BPOE and of the Army and Navy Veterans in Canada.
Rev. John Leigh will officiate at funeral services. Burial will be in North Vancouver Cemetery.
Lieutenant Prior served briefly with 58th Battery, 15th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery in England. See more...
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