15th Field Regiment
The Royal Canadian Artillery
1952
as at 13 October 2018
Sub-units
31st Field Battery, RCA
​85th Field Battery, RCA
158th Field Battery, RCA
Band of the 15th Field Regiment, RCA
Key Appointments
Canadian Forces' Decoration (CD)
The Canadian Forces' Decoration is awarded to officers and Non-Commissioned Members of the Canadian Forces who have completed twelve years of service. The decoration is awarded to all ranks, who have a good record of conduct. The decoration is awarded to the regular forces, reserve forces, officers of the Cadet Instructors Cadre (CIC), Canadian Rangers and holders of honorary appointments in the CF. ​Lieutenant-Colonel Allan Morton McGavin CD awarded the Canadian Forces Decoration on 24 March 1952.
Major Walter Douglas Elsdon GM CD awarded the Canadian Forces Decoration on 6 October 1952.  See more...
New Members
Lieutenant George Frederick Aley
Parades and Ceremonies
Members of the unit participated in a Royal Salute on 7 February 1952.
Members of the unit participated in a Memorial Service on 15 February 1952.
Members of the unit participated in a salute to the Chilean Navy vessel Presidente Pinto on 29 February 1952.
Members of the unit participated in a Royal Salute on 10 June 1952.
Members of the unit participated in a Royal Salute on 1 July 1952.
Members of the unit participated in Annual Training at Sarcee Military Camp in July 1952.
Members of the unit participated at the Pacific national Exhibition in August 1952.
Members of the unit participated in a Royal Salute on 13 October 1952.
Captain John (Mel) Oughton
The Province carries a brief story on Captain Oughton's promotion to Major.
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Obituaries
Gunner Gordon Duncan Niven, deceased on 8 October 1952 at 17 years of age. details unknown.
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