The Royal Canadian Artillery
Vancouver, BC
1955
Vancouver, BC
1955
as at 12 February 2020
More info to follow
43rd Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment
The Royal Canadian Artillery
The Royal Canadian Artillery
On 18 August 1955 43rd Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment, The Royal Canadian Artillery was converted to 43rd Medium Anti-Aircraft Regiment, The Royal Canadian Artillery.
Remembrance Day 1955
Troops on parade however no mention of gun salutes.
Troops on parade however no mention of gun salutes.
Officers' Mess
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Military Ball
The Ball, complete with debutantes, is sponsored by the 15th Field Regiment and was held at the Hotel Vancouver. |
Obituaries
Major Reginald Scott Armitage
Funeral will be held in Trinity Church, Sherbrooke, at 2.30 p.m. Tuesday for Reginald Scott Armitage, vice-president of Price Brothers Limited, Quebec, who died yesterday at the Western Division of the Montreal General Hospital. He was 62.
Born in Sherbrooke, Dec. 12, 1892, Mr. Armitage was educated there and at McGill University. He served in the Royal Canadian Artillery during the First World War and rose to the rank of major in the 43rd Battery.
He was seriously wounded in the war and returned to Canada to join the firm of Price Brothers in 1918. He remained with the firm until he death. Mr. Armitage was for some years manager for the company in Roberval and Chicoutimi and later in Rimouski. Several years ago, he was appointed vice president in Quebec City. He is survived by his wife, the former Georgette Marcotte, of Quebec, and a brother, Wendell, of Nansing, Mich.
Major Armitage served with the 62nd Battery, 15th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery for a period during the First World War.
Funeral will be held in Trinity Church, Sherbrooke, at 2.30 p.m. Tuesday for Reginald Scott Armitage, vice-president of Price Brothers Limited, Quebec, who died yesterday at the Western Division of the Montreal General Hospital. He was 62.
Born in Sherbrooke, Dec. 12, 1892, Mr. Armitage was educated there and at McGill University. He served in the Royal Canadian Artillery during the First World War and rose to the rank of major in the 43rd Battery.
He was seriously wounded in the war and returned to Canada to join the firm of Price Brothers in 1918. He remained with the firm until he death. Mr. Armitage was for some years manager for the company in Roberval and Chicoutimi and later in Rimouski. Several years ago, he was appointed vice president in Quebec City. He is survived by his wife, the former Georgette Marcotte, of Quebec, and a brother, Wendell, of Nansing, Mich.
Major Armitage served with the 62nd Battery, 15th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery for a period during the First World War.
Gunner Murray Albion Cathcart
Former Reginan
16 June 1892 - 25 October 1955
Pharmacist at the Saskatchewan hospital and resident of Weyburn since 1939, Murray A. Cathcart, 63, formerly of Regina, died Tuesday in Weyburn Civic hospital. Rev. C.W. Ramsay and Dr Rex R. Dolan will conduct the funeral service at 2.30 p.m. Friday at Calvary Baptist church, Weyburn and burial will be in Hillcrest cemetery, Weyburn.
Born in Chatham, Ont. Mr. Cathcart came west with his parents in 1904 and settled in Regina. He practiced pharmacy for a number of years in Regina, most recently at Lorne Drug Store and in 1939 accepted an appointment at the Saskatchewan hospital. During the First World War Mr Cathcart saw active service overseas with the 60th Field Artillery. A member of Masonic Lodge No 20 in Weyburn, Mr. Cathcart was also a charter member of Metropolitan United church in Regina and for a number of years had been deacon and Sunday school superintendent of Calvary Baptist church Weyburn. Besides his wife, Marjorie, Mr Cathcart is survived by two sons Dr. L.M. Cathcart, of Frontier and Hugh, of Saskatoon, a daughter Mrs. Rex. R. Dolan of Saskatoon, his mother. Mrs. J.R. Cathcart of Saskatoon, and two sisters, Mrs. W.J.E. Adamson, of Ottawa, and Mrs. E.J. Wilcox of Saskatoon.
Gunner Cathcart enroled with the 60th Battery, 15th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery on 22 March 1916.
Former Reginan
16 June 1892 - 25 October 1955
Pharmacist at the Saskatchewan hospital and resident of Weyburn since 1939, Murray A. Cathcart, 63, formerly of Regina, died Tuesday in Weyburn Civic hospital. Rev. C.W. Ramsay and Dr Rex R. Dolan will conduct the funeral service at 2.30 p.m. Friday at Calvary Baptist church, Weyburn and burial will be in Hillcrest cemetery, Weyburn.
Born in Chatham, Ont. Mr. Cathcart came west with his parents in 1904 and settled in Regina. He practiced pharmacy for a number of years in Regina, most recently at Lorne Drug Store and in 1939 accepted an appointment at the Saskatchewan hospital. During the First World War Mr Cathcart saw active service overseas with the 60th Field Artillery. A member of Masonic Lodge No 20 in Weyburn, Mr. Cathcart was also a charter member of Metropolitan United church in Regina and for a number of years had been deacon and Sunday school superintendent of Calvary Baptist church Weyburn. Besides his wife, Marjorie, Mr Cathcart is survived by two sons Dr. L.M. Cathcart, of Frontier and Hugh, of Saskatoon, a daughter Mrs. Rex. R. Dolan of Saskatoon, his mother. Mrs. J.R. Cathcart of Saskatoon, and two sisters, Mrs. W.J.E. Adamson, of Ottawa, and Mrs. E.J. Wilcox of Saskatoon.
Gunner Cathcart enroled with the 60th Battery, 15th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery on 22 March 1916.
Sergeant Gordon Alexander Cumming MM MSM
On Dec. 3, 1955, Gordon Cumming, of Marble Arch Hotel, age 66 years. Survived by 1 brother, Wallace, Vancouver; and 1 sister, Mrs. E. Dobbie, of Brandon. Remains being forwarded to Brandon on Tuesday, Dec. 6. Mount Pleasant Funeral Directors in charge.
Sergeant Cumming was a member of 15th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery during World War 1 before being absorbed by the 14th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery.
On Dec. 3, 1955, Gordon Cumming, of Marble Arch Hotel, age 66 years. Survived by 1 brother, Wallace, Vancouver; and 1 sister, Mrs. E. Dobbie, of Brandon. Remains being forwarded to Brandon on Tuesday, Dec. 6. Mount Pleasant Funeral Directors in charge.
Sergeant Cumming was a member of 15th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery during World War 1 before being absorbed by the 14th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery.
Gunner William John Davy
The funeral service of William John Davy who died on October 30, was held from the chapel of the Saskatoon Funeral Home on Thursday, November 3 at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. A.C. Hutchins. Pallbearers were W.S. Paul, W. Beagle, C.A. Newton, Wm. Davie, Sr., G.C. Smith, R.J. Sanderson. Canadian Legion graveside rites were conducted by Comrade R.J. Sanderson of the Saskatoon Branch of the Canadian legion B.E.S.L. Internment was made in the Soldiers’ Field in the Woodlawn Cemetery.
Gunner Davy was a member of 60th Battery, 15th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery during World War 1 before being absorbed by the 14th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery.
The funeral service of William John Davy who died on October 30, was held from the chapel of the Saskatoon Funeral Home on Thursday, November 3 at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. A.C. Hutchins. Pallbearers were W.S. Paul, W. Beagle, C.A. Newton, Wm. Davie, Sr., G.C. Smith, R.J. Sanderson. Canadian Legion graveside rites were conducted by Comrade R.J. Sanderson of the Saskatoon Branch of the Canadian legion B.E.S.L. Internment was made in the Soldiers’ Field in the Woodlawn Cemetery.
Gunner Davy was a member of 60th Battery, 15th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery during World War 1 before being absorbed by the 14th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery.
Sergeant John Arthur Hibberson
Suddenly on Aug. 21, 1955, at Oak Bay, B.C., John Arthur Hibberson, dearly beloved husband of Mabel, of 853 Byng St., aged 74 years; born in England, and came to Canada in 1901, and was married in Victoria on Oct. 19, 1910. Besides his wife, he is survived by one brother, Robert W., at present vising in England; one daughter, Doris Haywood-Farmer, Savona; one son, Robert J., 877 Byng St.; seven grandchildren; a cousin, Ethel, in England, and a cousin, Joseph R. of Victoria. Remains are resting in Hayward’s Chapel pending funeral arrangements.
Sergeant Hibberson was a member of the 5th Regiment, Canadian Garrison Artillery before enlisting with the 62nd Battery, 15th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery for the First World War. He served in Belgium and France with the 58th Battery, 14th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery.
Suddenly on Aug. 21, 1955, at Oak Bay, B.C., John Arthur Hibberson, dearly beloved husband of Mabel, of 853 Byng St., aged 74 years; born in England, and came to Canada in 1901, and was married in Victoria on Oct. 19, 1910. Besides his wife, he is survived by one brother, Robert W., at present vising in England; one daughter, Doris Haywood-Farmer, Savona; one son, Robert J., 877 Byng St.; seven grandchildren; a cousin, Ethel, in England, and a cousin, Joseph R. of Victoria. Remains are resting in Hayward’s Chapel pending funeral arrangements.
Sergeant Hibberson was a member of the 5th Regiment, Canadian Garrison Artillery before enlisting with the 62nd Battery, 15th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery for the First World War. He served in Belgium and France with the 58th Battery, 14th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery.
Gunner Walter Edward McEwen
6 January 1889 – 25 Sep 1955
Born in Liverpool, England, Gunner McEwen was a North Vancouver longshoreman when he enlisted with the 68th Overseas Depot Battery, Canadian Field Artillery on 3 May 1916. He was transferred to the 62nd Battery, 15th Brigade on 15 May 1916 and embarked Halifax on 11 September 1916 onboard the S.S. Cameronia bound for Liverpool, England. On the dissolution of the 15th Brigade, he was transferred to the 4th Canadian Division Ammunition Column which later became the 5th Canadian Division Ammunition Column. He was interred in Mountain View Cemetery, Vancouver, BC.
6 January 1889 – 25 Sep 1955
Born in Liverpool, England, Gunner McEwen was a North Vancouver longshoreman when he enlisted with the 68th Overseas Depot Battery, Canadian Field Artillery on 3 May 1916. He was transferred to the 62nd Battery, 15th Brigade on 15 May 1916 and embarked Halifax on 11 September 1916 onboard the S.S. Cameronia bound for Liverpool, England. On the dissolution of the 15th Brigade, he was transferred to the 4th Canadian Division Ammunition Column which later became the 5th Canadian Division Ammunition Column. He was interred in Mountain View Cemetery, Vancouver, BC.
Gunner Arthur Shadbolt
Passed away at Shaughnessy Hospital Sept. 14, 1955, Arthur Shadbolt of Walnut Grove, Langley, B.C., in his 79th year. Survived by his loving wife, Mabel, at home; one brother and sisters in England. Deceased was a veteran of the Boer War and World War I. Funeral service in Nunn & Thompson’s Chapel, 1oth Ave. and Cambie St., Monday, Sept. 19 at 2 p.m., Rev. F.A. Ramsey officiating. Cremation.
Gunner Shadbolt enlisted with the Vancouver Volunteer Reserve, Boorman's Battery on 27 January 1916. He served overseas with 3rd Canadian Division Ammunition Column and the 3rd Canadian Division M.T. Company.
Passed away at Shaughnessy Hospital Sept. 14, 1955, Arthur Shadbolt of Walnut Grove, Langley, B.C., in his 79th year. Survived by his loving wife, Mabel, at home; one brother and sisters in England. Deceased was a veteran of the Boer War and World War I. Funeral service in Nunn & Thompson’s Chapel, 1oth Ave. and Cambie St., Monday, Sept. 19 at 2 p.m., Rev. F.A. Ramsey officiating. Cremation.
Gunner Shadbolt enlisted with the Vancouver Volunteer Reserve, Boorman's Battery on 27 January 1916. He served overseas with 3rd Canadian Division Ammunition Column and the 3rd Canadian Division M.T. Company.
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