The Royal Canadian Artillery
Vancouver, BC
1956
Vancouver, BC
1956
as at 4 November 2021
The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery
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Change of Name
On 29 August 1956 the term The Royal Canadian Artillery was replaced by the term The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery. |
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Former Members
Major D. K . Smith is posted to Vancouver. Major Smith originally enlisted with 15th (Vancouver) Coast Brigade as a Gunner in 1939. |
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Regimental Competition
There was constant competition between the two artillery units occupying Bessborough Armoury. The Keen Plate was one example. |
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Royal Canadian Artillery Mess (Bessborough)
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Newsletter
The Officers' Mess promised to make the year the best in social entertainment and held a combined event - a Spring Formal. |
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Spring Formal
I'm not sure if this is the Spring Formal that was promised or another event in 1956.
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I'm not sure if this is the Spring Formal that was promised or another event in 1956.
See more...
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Fall Dinner in the Officers' Mess
About 200 guests for a formal dinner. Major and Mrs John Edward Northfield and Major and Mrs. Mel Oughton attended. |
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Christmas Tea
The traditional Christmas Tea in the Officers' Mess returns. |
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Military Ball
The 15th Field Regiment Commanding Officer hosts a cocktail party before the Military Ball. |
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Royal Canadian Artillery Association
Attendees at the annual Royal Canadian Artillery Association Annual General Meeting in 1956. |
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Canadian Artillery Strength
How many guns are there? Did the newly re-armed West German Army get the 105mm before we did? |
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7 Anti-Aircraft Operations Room
The CWACs of the unit Drill Team win the annual award. |
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Army Week
Bands, pageantry and equipment demonstrations. |
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Army Uniform Update
The Army introduces trades badges to be worn on the sleeve of the battle dress uniform. |
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5th Harbour Defence Battery
The demise of the 5th appears to be imminent to some. However, the unit continues recruiting and it's future seems secured according to Brigadier Bishop.
The demise of the 5th appears to be imminent to some. However, the unit continues recruiting and it's future seems secured according to Brigadier Bishop.
Artillery in the News
It appears that Turkey has purchased military equipment from Canada. Lawn ornaments? The fate of the Artillery in Victoria and Prince Rupert. Army Headquarters inpection pending. Practice round turned in.
It appears that Turkey has purchased military equipment from Canada. Lawn ornaments? The fate of the Artillery in Victoria and Prince Rupert. Army Headquarters inpection pending. Practice round turned in.
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A new Armoury?
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Sir Michael Bruce
A frequent visitor to the Regiment, Sir Michael provides details from his diary at Gallipoli.
A frequent visitor to the Regiment, Sir Michael provides details from his diary at Gallipoli.
Obituaries
Gunner Frank Harold Dodman
Suddenly in Auckland, New Zealand at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Riddle, Frank Harold Dodman, in his 72nd year. Survived by his sorrowing wife, Louise (Low); 2 daughters, Grace in Auckland, New Zealand; Bernice at home; 2 sons, Harold W. and George L., Vancouver; 3 sisters in England; 2 brothers, Leonard in Australia and George in Victoria; 10 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Internment in Auckland, New Zealand.
Gunner Dodman enroled with the Vancouver Volunteer Reserve, Boorman's Battery on 13th October 1915 and served overseas with the 1st Canadian Division Ammunition Column and the 3rd Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery.
Suddenly in Auckland, New Zealand at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Riddle, Frank Harold Dodman, in his 72nd year. Survived by his sorrowing wife, Louise (Low); 2 daughters, Grace in Auckland, New Zealand; Bernice at home; 2 sons, Harold W. and George L., Vancouver; 3 sisters in England; 2 brothers, Leonard in Australia and George in Victoria; 10 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Internment in Auckland, New Zealand.
Gunner Dodman enroled with the Vancouver Volunteer Reserve, Boorman's Battery on 13th October 1915 and served overseas with the 1st Canadian Division Ammunition Column and the 3rd Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery.
Gunner Victor Cecil Fawcett
Veteran Registrar of Court Passes
Victor Cecil Fawcett, for 45 years in the B.C. government service and supreme court registrar at Nanaimo court house, passed away in Nanaimo hospital during the night. Mr. Fawcett, who had been in indifferent health for the past year, was admitted to hospital on Thursday.
He had served in Nanaimo court house for 30 years and was 64 years of age. He and Mrs. Fawcett have resided for some time in the Cedar district. He was active in affairs of returned war veterans and had been a member of Branch No. 10, the Canadian Legion, here for 21 years. For the past year had been chairman of the board of trustees of the Legion. He had been a trustee for the past 10 years.
Mr. Fawcett was born in Victoria at Dingley Dell and was the son of Edgar Fawcett, pioneer resident of that city. He was the great grandson of the late J. Holden of Holden Lake. Mr. Fawcett enlisted in world war one with the 88th Battalion. Going overseas he transferred to the 15th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery to join his brother Edgar. Following the war he joined the government service and came to Nanaimo on September 1, 1926. Surviving is his wife, Mrs. Sybyl Fawcett who is well known in local Imperial Order Daughter of the Empire circles. There are three sisters, Myra of Vancouver, Bessie in Victoria and Olive in San Diego. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 16 at 8 p.m. at St. Paul’s Anglican church with Ven. Archdeacon A.E. Hendy officiating. Cremation will follow. It is the request that no flowers be contributed. In place of flowers a donation may be made to the Canadian Legion Poppy Fund in aid of disabled war veterans. Members of the Canadian Legion will hold a memorial service at the cenotaph following the church service.
Veteran Registrar of Court Passes
Victor Cecil Fawcett, for 45 years in the B.C. government service and supreme court registrar at Nanaimo court house, passed away in Nanaimo hospital during the night. Mr. Fawcett, who had been in indifferent health for the past year, was admitted to hospital on Thursday.
He had served in Nanaimo court house for 30 years and was 64 years of age. He and Mrs. Fawcett have resided for some time in the Cedar district. He was active in affairs of returned war veterans and had been a member of Branch No. 10, the Canadian Legion, here for 21 years. For the past year had been chairman of the board of trustees of the Legion. He had been a trustee for the past 10 years.
Mr. Fawcett was born in Victoria at Dingley Dell and was the son of Edgar Fawcett, pioneer resident of that city. He was the great grandson of the late J. Holden of Holden Lake. Mr. Fawcett enlisted in world war one with the 88th Battalion. Going overseas he transferred to the 15th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery to join his brother Edgar. Following the war he joined the government service and came to Nanaimo on September 1, 1926. Surviving is his wife, Mrs. Sybyl Fawcett who is well known in local Imperial Order Daughter of the Empire circles. There are three sisters, Myra of Vancouver, Bessie in Victoria and Olive in San Diego. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 16 at 8 p.m. at St. Paul’s Anglican church with Ven. Archdeacon A.E. Hendy officiating. Cremation will follow. It is the request that no flowers be contributed. In place of flowers a donation may be made to the Canadian Legion Poppy Fund in aid of disabled war veterans. Members of the Canadian Legion will hold a memorial service at the cenotaph following the church service.
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