The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery
Vancouver, BC
1957
Vancouver, BC
1957
as at 28 October 2021
More info to follow.
More info to follow.
Former Members
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24 Militia Group
Colonel Robert Theodore DuMoulin, former Commanding officer 15th (Vancouver) Coast Regiment RCA and 15th Field Regiment RCA is appointed Commander of the mainland British Columbia Reserve Army. (Vancouver Province 7 Sep 1957) |
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Sir General Charles Falkland Loewen
General Loewen originally enlisted with the 68th Depot Battery Canadian Field Artillery. He arrived in England too late for the war in France and volunteered to go with 68th Battery, 16 Brigade Canadian Field Artillery, North Russia Expeditionary Force. However, it was discovered that he was too young to be overseas and he was held back at embarkation. Not be denied, he took his release and enlisted with the Royal Artillery. He appears to have done well. |
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Civil Defence Support Role
The government announces a new role for the Militia. |
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Royal Canadian Artillery Officers' Mess (Bessborough)
The Bessborough Officers' Mess was shared between the 15th Field Regiment and the 43rd Medium Anti-Aircraft Regiment with many combined functions.
Military Ball
The Military Ball continues with another successful year. See more...
The Military Ball continues with another successful year. See more...
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Formal Dinners
The social calendar included two formal dinners this year. |
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Christmas Tea
An annual event continues. |
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Sergeant's Mess
Mess Dinner
On 6 April 1957, the Honorary Colonel Brigadier (ret) Aeneas E. McBean Bell-Irving OBE ED presented the Warrant Officers' and Sergeants' Mess with a Gong that had originally been presented to him by the Officers of (and those affiliated with) 2 Canadian Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment RCA at Zeggerscappell, France on 2 Feb 1945.
On 6 April 1957, the Honorary Colonel Brigadier (ret) Aeneas E. McBean Bell-Irving OBE ED presented the Warrant Officers' and Sergeants' Mess with a Gong that had originally been presented to him by the Officers of (and those affiliated with) 2 Canadian Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment RCA at Zeggerscappell, France on 2 Feb 1945.
Other Artillery News
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Former Member
Gunner John Carr Davies, enlisted with 68th Overseas Depot Battery, Canadian Field Artillery in Vancouver, retires from the Vancouver Police Force after 32 years service. |
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Other Artillery Units
The 120th Independant Battery in Port Rupert is in the news. The Commanding Officer of the 7th Field Regiment in London, ON is relieved of command; 5th Independent Medium Battery takes on task of firing state salutes. Cadet Corps changes sponsor and the 5th is recruiting as well.
The 120th Independant Battery in Port Rupert is in the news. The Commanding Officer of the 7th Field Regiment in London, ON is relieved of command; 5th Independent Medium Battery takes on task of firing state salutes. Cadet Corps changes sponsor and the 5th is recruiting as well.
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Artillery Toys
Did you own a set of Dinky Toys? |
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Drill Shed
The Drill Shed is remembered in an article lamenting the destruction of heritage buildings downtown. |
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The Artillery and the Mermaid
No claim that this was based on real events....
No claim that this was based on real events....
Obituaries
Honorary Captain Reverend Herbert James Latimer
In hospital at Kingston, Thursday, May 9, 1957, aged 75 years, dearly beloved husband of Bertha Sanderson and dear father of Dr. Jack Latimer, Kapuskasing; William and Robert of Ottawa; James of Aylmer, and Betty, of Toronto. Resting at the A.L. Campbell and Son Funeral Home, Elgin. Funeral sevice Saturday, May 11, at 2 p.m. in the United Church, Elgin, Internment Olivet cemetery.
Honorary Captain Reverend Latimer was a member of the 15th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery during World War I.
In hospital at Kingston, Thursday, May 9, 1957, aged 75 years, dearly beloved husband of Bertha Sanderson and dear father of Dr. Jack Latimer, Kapuskasing; William and Robert of Ottawa; James of Aylmer, and Betty, of Toronto. Resting at the A.L. Campbell and Son Funeral Home, Elgin. Funeral sevice Saturday, May 11, at 2 p.m. in the United Church, Elgin, Internment Olivet cemetery.
Honorary Captain Reverend Latimer was a member of the 15th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery during World War I.
Gunner John Taylor Dawson
In St. Joseph’s Hospital, on April 17, 1957, John Dawson, aged 68 of 1189 Newport Avenue; born in Alva, Scotland, and a resident of Victoria for 44 years. He leaves his loving wife, Mary, at home; one daughter, Mrs. Noma Poitras in Victoria; three grandchildren; five sisters in Scotland, Mrs. McQuiban, the Misses Christina, Henny Jean and Elizabeth. Mr. Dawson was a member of Uplands Golf Cub and present vice-president; also a member of St. Serf’s Masonic Lodge in Scotland. Funeral service in Hayward’s Chapel on Monday, April 22, at 1.15 p.m. Courtesy parking west of chapel garden.
Gunner Dawson was a member of 62nd Battery, 15th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery during World War I.
In St. Joseph’s Hospital, on April 17, 1957, John Dawson, aged 68 of 1189 Newport Avenue; born in Alva, Scotland, and a resident of Victoria for 44 years. He leaves his loving wife, Mary, at home; one daughter, Mrs. Noma Poitras in Victoria; three grandchildren; five sisters in Scotland, Mrs. McQuiban, the Misses Christina, Henny Jean and Elizabeth. Mr. Dawson was a member of Uplands Golf Cub and present vice-president; also a member of St. Serf’s Masonic Lodge in Scotland. Funeral service in Hayward’s Chapel on Monday, April 22, at 1.15 p.m. Courtesy parking west of chapel garden.
Gunner Dawson was a member of 62nd Battery, 15th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery during World War I.
Battery Sergeant Major Clive Reginald Proctor MM
Last Post - Clive Reginald Proctor, 2298 West Second, was laid to rest in the Veteran’s Field of Honor Thursday. News of his passing will come as a shock to quite a few Vancouver men, for Clive was battery sergeant major of the 33rd Lt. A/A Bty. RCA, when it was formed in B.C. Quite a few of us faced his barking commands and stern look as rookies, learned to know him better as the months went by.
For BSM proctor had been in the “Kaiser’s War” and wore the ribbon of the Military Medal. Hard – and yet I recall a night when a “bushed” gunner sat on his bed with a loaded rifle, set to shoot the first man that came in the door. The BSM, with a gentleness and soft voice that would have amazed the soldiers, went in, talked him out of it, actually tucked him into bed. I remember because as orderly sergeant that night it was my job. “I’ll take over,” said Sgt.-Maj. Proctor.
Mr. Proctor, 60, honorary life member of Bessborough Sergeants’ Mess a postal employee, leaves a wife and daughter at home, two married daughters in Burnaby.
Last Post - Clive Reginald Proctor, 2298 West Second, was laid to rest in the Veteran’s Field of Honor Thursday. News of his passing will come as a shock to quite a few Vancouver men, for Clive was battery sergeant major of the 33rd Lt. A/A Bty. RCA, when it was formed in B.C. Quite a few of us faced his barking commands and stern look as rookies, learned to know him better as the months went by.
For BSM proctor had been in the “Kaiser’s War” and wore the ribbon of the Military Medal. Hard – and yet I recall a night when a “bushed” gunner sat on his bed with a loaded rifle, set to shoot the first man that came in the door. The BSM, with a gentleness and soft voice that would have amazed the soldiers, went in, talked him out of it, actually tucked him into bed. I remember because as orderly sergeant that night it was my job. “I’ll take over,” said Sgt.-Maj. Proctor.
Mr. Proctor, 60, honorary life member of Bessborough Sergeants’ Mess a postal employee, leaves a wife and daughter at home, two married daughters in Burnaby.
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