The Royal Canadian Artillery
Vancouver, BC
1953
Vancouver, BC
1953
as at 9 February 2020
15th Field Regiment
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102nd Coast Regiment
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43rd Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment
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The Badge of The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery
With the succession of Queen Elizabeth II to the throne, the design of the Royal Crown on hat badges was changed from the Tudor (King's) Crown to the Saint Edward (Queen's) Crown. It would be several years before the new patterns were adopted. In the interim, new and old patterns of insignia were worn concurrently.
With the succession of Queen Elizabeth II to the throne, the design of the Royal Crown on hat badges was changed from the Tudor (King's) Crown to the Saint Edward (Queen's) Crown. It would be several years before the new patterns were adopted. In the interim, new and old patterns of insignia were worn concurrently.
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Coronation Contingent
Fifteen BC soldiers included Warrant Officer Class I from the 43rd Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment RCA and Bombardier Ray Ormandy from the 15th Field Regiment RCA. |
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A.G.R.A. Weekend
The Army Group Royal Artillery (AGRA) held a training weekend at Bessborough Armoury 28-29 November 1953 under the command of Colonel Theodore Dumoulin. |
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Senior Officers Course
The course was held at Workpoint Barracks from 2-15 August and appears to be designed for an artillery audience. #6 - Major Walter Elsdon, #21 - Major Graham Blyth, #23 - Brigadier Theodore Dumoulin |
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Political Office
Henry Klassen, a former member of the 11th Anti-Aircraft Regiment RCA runs for office as a member of the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) party |
Obituaries
Gunner Allan Gow Carruthers
21 March 1953
Services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Simmons & McBride Chapel for Allan Gow Carruthers, 60, of 3658 West Thirty-sixth. He died Saturday.
A resident of Vancouver for the past 46 years, Mr. Carruthers had been connected with the wholesale jewellery business for 42 years. He was president of the firm of A.G. Carruthers Limited.
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21 March 1953
Services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Simmons & McBride Chapel for Allan Gow Carruthers, 60, of 3658 West Thirty-sixth. He died Saturday.
A resident of Vancouver for the past 46 years, Mr. Carruthers had been connected with the wholesale jewellery business for 42 years. He was president of the firm of A.G. Carruthers Limited.
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Lieutenant Alfred Swatton Mansbridge
Passed away in Vancouver, March 13, 1953 in his 63rd year, of 1804 E. 12th Ave. Served with Canadian Field Artillery in World War One. Formerly of Ocean Falls, B.C. Survived by two sons, George and Robert, Vancouver; 2 daughters, Mrs R. Westmacott, Nelson, B.C.; Miss W. Mansbridge, Boston, Mass.; 3 grandchildren; 5 sisters. Funeral service Tuesday, March 17, at 3. p.m. , from the Chapel of Chimes, Harron Bros. Ltd., 10th Ave. and Ontario St. Rev. S.E. Higgs officiating. Internment Field of Honour, Mountain View Cemetery.
Passed away in Vancouver, March 13, 1953 in his 63rd year, of 1804 E. 12th Ave. Served with Canadian Field Artillery in World War One. Formerly of Ocean Falls, B.C. Survived by two sons, George and Robert, Vancouver; 2 daughters, Mrs R. Westmacott, Nelson, B.C.; Miss W. Mansbridge, Boston, Mass.; 3 grandchildren; 5 sisters. Funeral service Tuesday, March 17, at 3. p.m. , from the Chapel of Chimes, Harron Bros. Ltd., 10th Ave. and Ontario St. Rev. S.E. Higgs officiating. Internment Field of Honour, Mountain View Cemetery.
Gunner Dugald McGeachy
On July 1, 1953, beloved husband of Mary S. McGeachy, of 568 W. King Edward St., aged 66 years, also survived by 1 daughter, Margaret; 1 son, Campbell, Vancouver; 1 grandchild; 3 brothers, Duncan of Bralorne, B.C.; Capt. Robert of Victoria, B.C.; Archie of Pioneer, B.C.; and 1 sister, Mrs. W.E. Brookes of Victoria, B.C. Rev. J.W. Melvin, DD, will conduct the funeral service in the Mount Pleasant Chapel, Kingsway at 11th, on Monday, July 6, at 2:15 p.m. Internment, Masonic Cemetery, at Burnaby, B.C.
On July 1, 1953, beloved husband of Mary S. McGeachy, of 568 W. King Edward St., aged 66 years, also survived by 1 daughter, Margaret; 1 son, Campbell, Vancouver; 1 grandchild; 3 brothers, Duncan of Bralorne, B.C.; Capt. Robert of Victoria, B.C.; Archie of Pioneer, B.C.; and 1 sister, Mrs. W.E. Brookes of Victoria, B.C. Rev. J.W. Melvin, DD, will conduct the funeral service in the Mount Pleasant Chapel, Kingsway at 11th, on Monday, July 6, at 2:15 p.m. Internment, Masonic Cemetery, at Burnaby, B.C.
Lieutenant Richard Secord Phillips
Lieutenant Phillips, a former member of 43rd Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment RCA and 15th Field Regiment RCA was killed in Petawawa, ON 19 February 1953, while serving with the 81st Field Regiment RCA. His death was caused by a premature 25 pounder artillery round. He leaves behind a wife, Anne Elizabeth Phillips and is interred at Mountain View Cemetery in Vancouver, BC.
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Lieutenant Phillips, a former member of 43rd Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment RCA and 15th Field Regiment RCA was killed in Petawawa, ON 19 February 1953, while serving with the 81st Field Regiment RCA. His death was caused by a premature 25 pounder artillery round. He leaves behind a wife, Anne Elizabeth Phillips and is interred at Mountain View Cemetery in Vancouver, BC.
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Bombardier George Strang
Post Office Veteran Laid At Rest
Funeral services will be held Tuesday for George Strang who had worked for the Vancouver Post Office since he came here in 1913. He was 61. Mr. Strang was born in Scotland. He came straight to B.C. when he decided to make Canada his home. He retired from his position with the post office only three months ago.
During World War One he served four years overseas with an artillery regiment.
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Post Office Veteran Laid At Rest
Funeral services will be held Tuesday for George Strang who had worked for the Vancouver Post Office since he came here in 1913. He was 61. Mr. Strang was born in Scotland. He came straight to B.C. when he decided to make Canada his home. He retired from his position with the post office only three months ago.
During World War One he served four years overseas with an artillery regiment.
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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