15th Field Regiment
The Royal Canadian Artillery
1951
The Royal Canadian Artillery
1951
as at 3 March 2025
Sub-units
31st Field Battery, RCA
85th Field Battery, RCA
158th Field Battery, RCA
Band of the 15th Field Regiment, RCA
31st Field Battery, RCA
85th Field Battery, RCA
158th Field Battery, RCA
Band of the 15th Field Regiment, RCA
Key Appointments
Promotions and Appointments
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Major Kenneth Macfarlane Beckett CD promoted Lieutenant-Colonel and appointed Commanding Officer. |
New Members
Donald George Aubin
Donald George Aubin
Parades and Ceremonies
On 12 May 1951, unit personnel attended a Royal Salute commemorating the anniversary of the Coronation of His Majesty The King.
On 3 June 1951, unit personnel attended a Shoot on Lulu Island.
On 4 June 1951, unit personnel attended a Royal Salute commemorating the Birthday of His Majesty The King.
From 7 to 15 July 1951, unit personnel attended Annual Training at Wainwright Military Camp, Alberta.
During August 1951, unit personnel participated in the Pacific National Exhibition.
On 11 December 1951, unit personnel attended a Royal Salute.
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Official Salutes fired by City Field Regiment
Official saluting unit for Vancouver and the lower mainland is the 15th Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery, Reserve Force with Headquarters at the Bessborough Armories. In this role it marks the King's birthday, the anniversary of his coronation, special royal occasions such as the birth of an heir to the thrown and weddings, and Dominion Day. The salutes are usually fired from Brockton Point. |
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Officers on course at Albert Head
15-28 July 1951 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Maj Walter Douglas Elsdon GM, 7, 8 |
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Vancouver Province
The daily newspaper features the 15th Field Regiment on the front page. |
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Vancouver News Herald Article 20 Jan 1951
Lt Col EA Royce stated, "his unit can put in the field tomorrow, one troop to fire four guns". If the unit were brought up to strength with 640 more recruits .... |
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Vancouver Sun 12 Feb 1951
15th Field Regiment RCA has been carrying on an intensive training schedule on the 25 pounder field pieces. |
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Unit Recruiting Demonstration
An equipment demonstration plus a barbecue at the Honorary Colonel's house. |
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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