The Royal Canadian Artillery
Vancouver, BC
1948
Vancouver, BC
1948
as at 17 November 2021
On 5 February 1948, 15th Coast Regiment, RCA was re-roled as 15th Field Regiment, RCA.
On 28 October 1948 the Vancouver Coast Regiment, RCA was authorized to be formed.
More info to follow.
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Bessborough Artillery Officers' Mess
The one Officers' Mess was shared by the officers from both 15th Coast Regiment and the 43rd Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment. As can be seen by the clip from the Vancouver Sun, the 2nd Annual Military Ball was fast approaching. |
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Soldiers' Pay
There's no date on the attached document and we've been unable to correlate the pay to the date. In 1946 a Private's pay was $50.00 in 1950 his pay was $90.00. Could this be from 1948? |
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Canadian Officer Training Corps
The COTC was a program instituted in 1912 that provided incentives for students to join a uniformed contingent on a part-time basis while attending university. The program provided paid employment through the summer months and gave additional credits for military focused training. Many graduates subsequently continued their careers in either the Regular Force or Primary Reserve units across Canada. Major Vic Stevenson was a COTC member in his early career.
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The COTC was a program instituted in 1912 that provided incentives for students to join a uniformed contingent on a part-time basis while attending university. The program provided paid employment through the summer months and gave additional credits for military focused training. Many graduates subsequently continued their careers in either the Regular Force or Primary Reserve units across Canada. Major Vic Stevenson was a COTC member in his early career.
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Early Music career
is this our future Bandmaster, Warrant Officer Albert Sweet? |
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Obituaries
Bombardier Stuart Duncan
Stuart Duncan, 60, of 328 Rosedale, Ave., died suddenly Sunday evening in Winnipeg. Born in Turriff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, he came to Canada in 1910. He joined the staff at Winnipeg Electric Company as a motorman in 1911. Mr. Duncan was a veteran of the First World War.
He is survived by his widow, Helen; three sons, Stuart, Alex and James, all at home; a brother, James Duncan, Atlanta, Ga., a sister in London, England. Funeral service will be held at 3.30 p.m. Wednesday in Thomson’s Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Hugh McFarlane officiating. Burial will be in Brookside Cemetery. Pall-bearers will be: Andy Davidson, Alex Beaton, Ernie Crick, Lloyd Whitcomb, Chas. Copper and Chas. Duncan.
Gunner Duncan enlisted with the 59th Battery, 15th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery on 3 March 1916 and was transferred to the 60th Battery, 14th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery when the 15th was dissolved.
Stuart Duncan, 60, of 328 Rosedale, Ave., died suddenly Sunday evening in Winnipeg. Born in Turriff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, he came to Canada in 1910. He joined the staff at Winnipeg Electric Company as a motorman in 1911. Mr. Duncan was a veteran of the First World War.
He is survived by his widow, Helen; three sons, Stuart, Alex and James, all at home; a brother, James Duncan, Atlanta, Ga., a sister in London, England. Funeral service will be held at 3.30 p.m. Wednesday in Thomson’s Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Hugh McFarlane officiating. Burial will be in Brookside Cemetery. Pall-bearers will be: Andy Davidson, Alex Beaton, Ernie Crick, Lloyd Whitcomb, Chas. Copper and Chas. Duncan.
Gunner Duncan enlisted with the 59th Battery, 15th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery on 3 March 1916 and was transferred to the 60th Battery, 14th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery when the 15th was dissolved.
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Bandmaster Will Edmunds
Rites Set for Cello Player Will Edmunds Cello player Will Edmunds who once played for Queen Victoria, will be buried in Mountain View cemetery on Thursday. Mr. Edmunds died Sunday in Jericho Beach Hospital. He was 63 years old, and lived at 1020 East Tenth. Some years ago he was the first 'cellist in the forerunner of the Vancouver Symphony, and was well known as a band conductor. Among bands that he trained were the B.C. Electric Bugle Band, the Firemen's Band and the Royal Artillery Band. See more... |
Gunner Edwin Dickson Ker
Funeral services were held for Edwin Dickson Ker, 69, of 1592 Nanton Avenue, today in St. John’s (Shaughnessy) Anglican Church.
Mr. Ker came to Vancouver 52 years ago.
He leaves one sister, Isabel; one brother, Gordon W. Ker, Ottawa; a niece, Mrs. Leslie C. Creery; and a nephew, Alan N. Ker, both of Vancouver.
Gunner Ker enlisted with Boorman's Battery 9 Oct 1915 and served overseas with the 1st Canadian Division Ammunition Column.
Funeral services were held for Edwin Dickson Ker, 69, of 1592 Nanton Avenue, today in St. John’s (Shaughnessy) Anglican Church.
Mr. Ker came to Vancouver 52 years ago.
He leaves one sister, Isabel; one brother, Gordon W. Ker, Ottawa; a niece, Mrs. Leslie C. Creery; and a nephew, Alan N. Ker, both of Vancouver.
Gunner Ker enlisted with Boorman's Battery 9 Oct 1915 and served overseas with the 1st Canadian Division Ammunition Column.
Gunner Charles Ross Lamb
Passed away peacefully Feb. 10, 1948, Charles Ross Lamb, in his 62nd year. Survived by his loving wife, Anne, of 3819 W. 23rd; one daughter; Mrs. Robert Towse Jr., New York; two sons, Robert and Charles, both of Vancouver; one sister, Jean Clifton, of New Jersey, U.S.A., and five brothers, Patrick and William, Aberdeen, Scotland; Alex, Albert and Nicholas of New York. Mr. Lamb served with 72nd Canadian Field Artillery, 1914-1918. Funeral services will be held Friday, Feb. 13, at 2:30 p.m., from the Broadway chapel of Center & Hanna, 3462 West Broadway, Rev. George Turpin officiating, Internment Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Gunner Lamb enlisted with the Vancouver Volunteer Reserve, Boorman's Battery on 1 December 1915 and served overseas with the 1st Canadian Division Ammunition Column.
Passed away peacefully Feb. 10, 1948, Charles Ross Lamb, in his 62nd year. Survived by his loving wife, Anne, of 3819 W. 23rd; one daughter; Mrs. Robert Towse Jr., New York; two sons, Robert and Charles, both of Vancouver; one sister, Jean Clifton, of New Jersey, U.S.A., and five brothers, Patrick and William, Aberdeen, Scotland; Alex, Albert and Nicholas of New York. Mr. Lamb served with 72nd Canadian Field Artillery, 1914-1918. Funeral services will be held Friday, Feb. 13, at 2:30 p.m., from the Broadway chapel of Center & Hanna, 3462 West Broadway, Rev. George Turpin officiating, Internment Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Gunner Lamb enlisted with the Vancouver Volunteer Reserve, Boorman's Battery on 1 December 1915 and served overseas with the 1st Canadian Division Ammunition Column.
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Gunner Lawrence William MacDonald
Passed away on June 14th, 1948, Lawrence William MacDonald, 1795 W. 8th Ave., in his 54th year. Survived by his loving wife and fur children, Duncan, Lawrence, Patricia and Jeannie, all at home; one brother, Norman A., Vancouver; two sisters, Mrs. Bessie Vert, Vancouver, and Mrs. William Hamilton, Cambellton, N.B. Funeral service Thursday at 1 p.m. in Simmons & McBride Funeral Chapel, Broadway at Maple St., Rev. H. Berry officiating. Interment, Returned Soldiers’ Plot, Mountain View Cemetery. Gunner MacDonald enlisted with 68th Overseas Depot Battery on 15 June 1916. He served overseas with the 5th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery, 7th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery and 8th Army Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery. |
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Battery Sergeant Major Cheswick Claude Whebell DCM
Funeral services will be held in Jacques funeral home at 1:30 p.m. for Cheswick Claude Whebell of 1410 4th St W., who died Sunday in Holy Cross hospital. Cremation will follow in Calgary Crematorium. M. Whebell was born in London, England and had served with the British army in India, Egypt and Africa. He moved to Vancouver in 1906 and joined the Canadian forces in the First Great War, serving overseas as a sergeant-major. He was awarded the D.C.M Mr Whebell was deputy warden at the Oakalla prison farm from 1911 to 1934 when he retired. Battery Sergeant Major Whebell enlisted with 68th Overseas Depot Battery on 25 April 1916. He served overseas with the 5th Canadian Divisional Ammunition Column. 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