15th Field Regiment
The Royal Canadian Artillery
1956
The Royal Canadian Artillery
1956
as at 12 September 2021
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
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. Honorary Colonel William Culham Woodward ED awarded the Canadian Forces Decoration on 10 December 1956.
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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. Honorary Colonel William Culham Woodward ED awarded the Canadian Forces Decoration on 10 December 1956.
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New Members
Gunner John Roberts Adams
Gunner John Roberts Adams
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Regimental Padre
Reverend Captain William Garbutt was appointed Padre of 15th Field Regiment, RCA. |
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Qualifications
31 January 1956 - Bombardier William (Bill) T. Wickett passed Senior NCO (M) Phase 1
11 June 1956 - Bombardier William (Bill) T. Wickett Driver RCA Group 1
31 January 1956 - Bombardier William (Bill) T. Wickett passed Senior NCO (M) Phase 1
11 June 1956 - Bombardier William (Bill) T. Wickett Driver RCA Group 1
Honorary Colonel Stands Down
Honorary Colonel William Culham Woodward ED receives a departure gift from the Regiment as he departs after serving as honorary for 25 years. The Minister announced his new position as Colonel at Large of the Militia. He also received a the Canadian Forces Decoration at the same dinner. Honorary Colonel (Brig ret) Aeneas E. McBean Bell-Irving OBE ED was appointed as the new Honorary Colonel.
Honorary Colonel William Culham Woodward ED receives a departure gift from the Regiment as he departs after serving as honorary for 25 years. The Minister announced his new position as Colonel at Large of the Militia. He also received a the Canadian Forces Decoration at the same dinner. Honorary Colonel (Brig ret) Aeneas E. McBean Bell-Irving OBE ED was appointed as the new Honorary Colonel.
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Officer Candidate Program - 1956
Officer Cadet Martin "Del" Hyatt (third row, second in from left), Officer Cadet Barrie Hamilton (top row, far right) and Officer Cadet Gary Bailey (top row, second in from the right) |
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9 O'Clock Gun
The 9 o'clock cannon was taken out of service for a significant repair. Fortunately the Regiment was able to replace this iconic Vancouver landmark. Gun Position Officer was Lieutenant Leslie Strike with Sergeant Major Lloyd Hunter as Troop Sergeant Major. See more...
The 9 o'clock cannon was taken out of service for a significant repair. Fortunately the Regiment was able to replace this iconic Vancouver landmark. Gun Position Officer was Lieutenant Leslie Strike with Sergeant Major Lloyd Hunter as Troop Sergeant Major. See more...
Wainwright - 29 June to 8 July
It's a long way from Vancouver to Wainwright by train for the annual summer camp. A rest stop in Revelstoke on 30 June to give the soldiers a chance to stretch their legs is always appreciated. Meanwhile, Major Keen lives in the dark waiting for the trip to be over. Either that, or it's a bad setting on the camera....
2 July in Wainwright, with a beautiful rainbow for Second Lieutenant Al Graham to wake up to before heading off to the O Group. Were you there? Can you name some of the players? The news articles highlight a few of the achievements of the unit during the camp.
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It's a long way from Vancouver to Wainwright by train for the annual summer camp. A rest stop in Revelstoke on 30 June to give the soldiers a chance to stretch their legs is always appreciated. Meanwhile, Major Keen lives in the dark waiting for the trip to be over. Either that, or it's a bad setting on the camera....
2 July in Wainwright, with a beautiful rainbow for Second Lieutenant Al Graham to wake up to before heading off to the O Group. Were you there? Can you name some of the players? The news articles highlight a few of the achievements of the unit during the camp.
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Quarter Guard Competition
The Regiment competed against the other units in the Vancouver District with a team that was judged on dress and precision drill. |
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Banff Camp
The slides were labelled Lake Minnewanka 28 Jul 56 and Banff Cadet Camp Officers' Quarters (and Rec Hall) 25 Jul 56. However the identity of the boat crew and the reason for their sentence to such a rough life is not known. Any info that you might have would be most appreciated.
The slides were labelled Lake Minnewanka 28 Jul 56 and Banff Cadet Camp Officers' Quarters (and Rec Hall) 25 Jul 56. However the identity of the boat crew and the reason for their sentence to such a rough life is not known. Any info that you might have would be most appreciated.
Exercise Blackball - Albert Head
The unit deploys to Albert Head in December 1956 with three 25 pounders to fire at towed targets at sea.
The unit deploys to Albert Head in December 1956 with three 25 pounders to fire at towed targets at sea.
Salutes
The unit fired salutes for Queen Elizabeth's succession 6 February, Queen Elizabeth's birthday 21 April, Dominion Day 1 July, and the Queen Mother's Birthday 4 August. See more...
The unit fired salutes for Queen Elizabeth's succession 6 February, Queen Elizabeth's birthday 21 April, Dominion Day 1 July, and the Queen Mother's Birthday 4 August. See more...
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Recruiting Drive
The unit reaches out to potential young recruits. |
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Training Year
The beginning of the September training cycle. |
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105mm Howitzers
New 105mm C2s are expected within a year to replace the current 25 pounders. |
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In the News
Former Commanding Officer Colonel William Allen Townsley testified at a Coroner’s inquest into the deaths of four workers at the Mount Lolo project. Colonel Townsley was the engineer in charge of the top secret defence construction project as reported in the Lethbridge Herald 13 July 1956 edition. |
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Officers' Mess
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New Year's Festivities
The unit held a New Year's Eve Dinner Dance followed by an Open House the following New Year's Day. |
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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