The Royal Canadian Artillery
Vancouver, BC
1954
Vancouver, BC
1954
as at 20 September 2020
15th Field Regiment
The Royal Canadian Artillery
The Royal Canadian Artillery
102nd Coast Regiment
The Royal Canadian Artillery
The Royal Canadian Artillery
On 31 December 1954, the 102nd Coast Regiment, RCA was amalgamated with the 43rd Heavy Anti- Aircraft Regiment, RCA.
43rd Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment
The Royal Canadian Artillery
The Royal Canadian Artillery
On 31 December 1954, the 43rd Heavy Anti- Aircraft Regiment, RCA was amalgamated with the 102nd Coast Regiment, RCA.
Royal Canadian Artillery Mess (Bessborough)
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It appears that the Officers' Mess was shared between the 15th Field Regiment and the 43rd Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment with many functions held together.
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Artillery Officers Christmas Tea
An annual reunion held for the twentieth year! |
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In the News
Former Gunner Joseph Graydon from the 68th Overseas Depot Battery is in the news with comments regarding a proposition to band handguns. |
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Serve Canada and yourself in the Artillery
The ad for the artillery trade mentions wireless, radar, surveying, driver-mechanic and teamwork. The beret was a style with a red panel at the front to designate artillery. It was not in service for very long. |
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Obituaries
Gunner Robert Barlow
Robert Barlow, well known oldtimer of Kersley and Quesnel, died suddenly in Quesnel Hospital on Tuesday morning. He was 68. Mr. Barlow was admitted to hospital on Sunday after being ill at home for the past two weeks.
Born in Smithy Bridge, Lancashire, England, he came to Canada in 1904 to join his uncle, Abraham Barlow, who was the first Justice of the Peace for Cariboo. He made the trip to Canada with his sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. John Strand. He resided at Kersley for years, becoming a Justice of the Peace and also serving as district mail carrier until He disposed of his property to Walter Edwards and moved to Quesnel.
A veteran of World War I, with three years service overseas, he took a keen interest in the Cariboo Branch of the Canadian Legion, and was frequently a member of the guard of honor during Armistice Day ceremonies.
On moving to Quesnel he became caretaker at the Quesnel School, a position he held until shortly after the opening of the new Junior-Senior High School. He was noted for his liking for children and had many a word of sound advice for the many youngsters he came to know well.
Well versed in the lore of the Cariboo and personally familiar with most of the old historical sites, he became an ardent supporter of the Quesnel Branch of the Cariboo Historical Society.
He acted as curator of the growing museum being built by the Historical Society and designed and made all the signs marking historical sites throughout the district. He was named a director of the Society this year.
It was his personal collection of relics that made possible the start of the museum now being expanded by the Historical Society and he was recognized as an authority on the early history of the area.
Another of his interests was the Quesnel Golf Club. Besides enjoying the game itself he acted as groundsman for several years and was responsible for many of the improvements made in the course.
He maintained a keen interest in sports and was an ardent fisherman.
Besides his wife he is survived by a son Jerry residing at the family home on McLean Street, a daughter, Mrs. Jean Grady of Wells, and a brother, Levi, also of Quesnel.
Funeral service will be held in St. Andrew's United Church at 2:30 p.m. Friday, with Rev. Donald W. Perrie officiating. He will be accorded full honors by members of Cariboo Branch, Canadian Legion, who will assemble at the Legion Hall at 2 p.m.
Quesnel Cariboo Observer 15 Jul 1954
Gunner Barlow enrolled in the 68th Overseas Depot Battery and sailed overseas as a member of the 15th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery.
Robert Barlow, well known oldtimer of Kersley and Quesnel, died suddenly in Quesnel Hospital on Tuesday morning. He was 68. Mr. Barlow was admitted to hospital on Sunday after being ill at home for the past two weeks.
Born in Smithy Bridge, Lancashire, England, he came to Canada in 1904 to join his uncle, Abraham Barlow, who was the first Justice of the Peace for Cariboo. He made the trip to Canada with his sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. John Strand. He resided at Kersley for years, becoming a Justice of the Peace and also serving as district mail carrier until He disposed of his property to Walter Edwards and moved to Quesnel.
A veteran of World War I, with three years service overseas, he took a keen interest in the Cariboo Branch of the Canadian Legion, and was frequently a member of the guard of honor during Armistice Day ceremonies.
On moving to Quesnel he became caretaker at the Quesnel School, a position he held until shortly after the opening of the new Junior-Senior High School. He was noted for his liking for children and had many a word of sound advice for the many youngsters he came to know well.
Well versed in the lore of the Cariboo and personally familiar with most of the old historical sites, he became an ardent supporter of the Quesnel Branch of the Cariboo Historical Society.
He acted as curator of the growing museum being built by the Historical Society and designed and made all the signs marking historical sites throughout the district. He was named a director of the Society this year.
It was his personal collection of relics that made possible the start of the museum now being expanded by the Historical Society and he was recognized as an authority on the early history of the area.
Another of his interests was the Quesnel Golf Club. Besides enjoying the game itself he acted as groundsman for several years and was responsible for many of the improvements made in the course.
He maintained a keen interest in sports and was an ardent fisherman.
Besides his wife he is survived by a son Jerry residing at the family home on McLean Street, a daughter, Mrs. Jean Grady of Wells, and a brother, Levi, also of Quesnel.
Funeral service will be held in St. Andrew's United Church at 2:30 p.m. Friday, with Rev. Donald W. Perrie officiating. He will be accorded full honors by members of Cariboo Branch, Canadian Legion, who will assemble at the Legion Hall at 2 p.m.
Quesnel Cariboo Observer 15 Jul 1954
Gunner Barlow enrolled in the 68th Overseas Depot Battery and sailed overseas as a member of the 15th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery.
Sergeant Herbert John Gray
Passed away at his residence, 1280 Hornby St. June 19, 1954, in his 62nd year. Mr. Gray served overseas in the World War One. Survived by his loving wife Elizabeth; 1 daughter, Mrs. Fred Miller (Arne) and 2 grandsons, Bruce John Miller, Robert Gray Miller, all of Vancouver. Funeral service Tuesday, June 22 at 1 p.m. in the Georgia Chapel of Center & Hanna, 1049 W. Georgia. Rev. James Evans officiating, Internment Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Sergeant Herbert Gray enlisted with the 68th Depot Battery, Canadian Field Artillery on 21 February 1916 and served with the 1st and 4th Canadian Division Ammunition Columns in France and Belgium.
Passed away at his residence, 1280 Hornby St. June 19, 1954, in his 62nd year. Mr. Gray served overseas in the World War One. Survived by his loving wife Elizabeth; 1 daughter, Mrs. Fred Miller (Arne) and 2 grandsons, Bruce John Miller, Robert Gray Miller, all of Vancouver. Funeral service Tuesday, June 22 at 1 p.m. in the Georgia Chapel of Center & Hanna, 1049 W. Georgia. Rev. James Evans officiating, Internment Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Sergeant Herbert Gray enlisted with the 68th Depot Battery, Canadian Field Artillery on 21 February 1916 and served with the 1st and 4th Canadian Division Ammunition Columns in France and Belgium.
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