The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery
Vancouver, BC
1958
Vancouver, BC
1958
as at 3 December 2021
More info to follow.
More info to follow.
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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. Captain John Lansdell CD was awarded the Canadian Forces Decoration in 17 March 1958, Captain Edward R. Hoskinson CD in April 1958, Warrant Officer Class I James William Bathurst CD on 12 May 1958, Captain Ernest Francis on 12 May 1958 and Acting Brigadier Robert Theodore Dumoulin ED CD 14 July 1958. See more... |
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Summer Training
The 15th Field Regiment goes to Shilo for their summer camp while the 43rd Mediume Anti-Aircraft moves to Gordon Head. |
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Canadian Army Requirements
General Rockingham outlines his concept on the four types of war that Canada must be prepared for. |
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25 Militia Group
The view of the Commander 25 Militia Group (Vancouver Island) to potential unit cuts. |
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Regular Army Recruiting
The recruiters use what appears to be a precursor to the online job application. However, in this case you need to snail mail the application rather than using email.Or is it coupon clipping?. |
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The Royal Canadian Artillery Association
Brigadier Theo DuMoulin is elected President of The Royal Canadian Artillery Association. |
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Officers' Mess
The Officer's Mess held three combined events during the year. The Spring Formal and the Fall Formal plus the Christmas Tea. That would be Brigadier & Mrs Theo Dumoulin, Lieutenant-Colonel & Mrs Jackson, Honorary Colonel Aenus & Mrs Bell Irving, unknown gentleman and Lieutenant-Colonel (ret) & Mrs Ken Beckett. The 3rd photo has no date but certainly appears to match the others! Check out the Fall formal and the Christmas Tea here.
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Throwback Thursday?
The opening of the Armoury 25 years previously is remembered by the media and there's a story in North Vancouver that needs some additional research. |
Yorke Island
On 24 June 1958, Yorke Island is returned to British Columbia as it was no longer required for defence purposes.
On 24 June 1958, Yorke Island is returned to British Columbia as it was no longer required for defence purposes.
Obituaries
Gunner Hugh Frederick Botterill
In Victoria, B.C., aged 77 years, of Victoria, formerly of Royston, B.C., where he resided for many years. Mr. Botterill was borne at Thorner, Yorkshire, England, and has resided in B.C. for the past 40 years. He was a member of the Canadian Club at Courtenay, B.C., for many years. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Alice M. Wallace of Victoria, and Mrs. Winnifred Kendall in England. Funeral Services at Hayward’s Chapel, Wednesday, August 27, at 3.30 p.m., Reverend Thomas Bailey officiating. Cremation. Supervised parking immediately adjoining chapel.
Gunner Botterill enlisted in the 68th Overseas Depot Battery on 2 March 1916 and served through Belgium and France with the 2nd Heavy Battery, Canadian Heavy Artillery.
In Victoria, B.C., aged 77 years, of Victoria, formerly of Royston, B.C., where he resided for many years. Mr. Botterill was borne at Thorner, Yorkshire, England, and has resided in B.C. for the past 40 years. He was a member of the Canadian Club at Courtenay, B.C., for many years. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Alice M. Wallace of Victoria, and Mrs. Winnifred Kendall in England. Funeral Services at Hayward’s Chapel, Wednesday, August 27, at 3.30 p.m., Reverend Thomas Bailey officiating. Cremation. Supervised parking immediately adjoining chapel.
Gunner Botterill enlisted in the 68th Overseas Depot Battery on 2 March 1916 and served through Belgium and France with the 2nd Heavy Battery, Canadian Heavy Artillery.
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Major William Robert Reginald Bradley ED
R. Bradley, Veteran BCE Auditor, Dies W. Reginald Bradley, 53, president of the Institute of Internal Auditors, Vancouver chapter, died Wednesday in Vancouver General Hospital after a long illness. Mr. Bradley was B.C. Electric disbursement auditor, he joined the company in 1927. Major Bradley served in the 15th Field Brigade, Canadian Artillery from 1927 until going overseas in 1941. See more... |
Gunner William James Morgan Campbell
Aged 74 years, late of 3035 Venables St. Survived by 2 sisters, Mrs. E. Diss, Burnaby and Mrs. Sadie MacKenzie of Vancouver; 1 brother, Gordon of Seattle. Deceased was a member of the Army, Navy and Air Force Unit 26. Funeral Tuesday, May 27, at 1:30 p.m., from the Chapel of Hamilton Mortuary, Fraser St. at 38th Avenue, to Mountain View Cemetery, Rev. Major, George Turpin, D.D., officiating.
Gunner Campbell enlisted with the 68th Overseas Depot Field Battery as a Gunner 21 February 1916. He was discharged medically unfit due to heart condition shortly afterwards.
Aged 74 years, late of 3035 Venables St. Survived by 2 sisters, Mrs. E. Diss, Burnaby and Mrs. Sadie MacKenzie of Vancouver; 1 brother, Gordon of Seattle. Deceased was a member of the Army, Navy and Air Force Unit 26. Funeral Tuesday, May 27, at 1:30 p.m., from the Chapel of Hamilton Mortuary, Fraser St. at 38th Avenue, to Mountain View Cemetery, Rev. Major, George Turpin, D.D., officiating.
Gunner Campbell enlisted with the 68th Overseas Depot Field Battery as a Gunner 21 February 1916. He was discharged medically unfit due to heart condition shortly afterwards.
Gunner Gordon Cameron Castleman
Spectator dies at grid game
A city businessman collapsed and died of a heart attack Saturday night as he watched the professional game at Empire Stadium.
Dead is Gordon Cameron Castleman, 3578 West Fourth. He was a partner in the real estate firm of Campbell and Castleman. Center & Hanna are in charge of funeral arrangements.
Gunner Castleman was drafted with the 68th Overseas Depot Battery, Canadian Field Artillery on 29 April 1918 and shipped to England after training.
Spectator dies at grid game
A city businessman collapsed and died of a heart attack Saturday night as he watched the professional game at Empire Stadium.
Dead is Gordon Cameron Castleman, 3578 West Fourth. He was a partner in the real estate firm of Campbell and Castleman. Center & Hanna are in charge of funeral arrangements.
Gunner Castleman was drafted with the 68th Overseas Depot Battery, Canadian Field Artillery on 29 April 1918 and shipped to England after training.
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Gunner Arthur Wilfrid Dawe
Funeral services have been held for Arthur Wilfrid Dawe. 63, of 321 Fifth Avenue, known for work with his church and the Royal City committee. Mr. Dawe was for many years superintendent of the Sunday School for Holy Trinity Cathedral, where last rites for him were held by Canon Leslie T.H. Pearson. A native son he was the proprietor of A.W. Dawe and Company, a marine architecture, engineering and brokerage firm. He is survived by his wife; two sons, Arthur G., Montreal, and Alan S, North Surrey; a daughter, Mary, New Westminster; three brothers, Dr. Charles, West Vancouver, Harold, New Westminster, and Ernest, California; and three great grandsons. Burial was in Fraser Cemetery. Gunner Dawe was drafted into the 68th Overseas Depot Battery 3 December 1917 and served overseas with the 48th Howitzer Battery, 2nd Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery. |
Corporal John Griffith, MM
Passed away in hospital Mar. 10, 1958, Mr. John Griffith, residing at the home of Miss Jennie Roberts, 6472 Ontario St. Survived by a sister in Wales. Funeral Fri., Mar. 14, at 1:30 p.m. from the Chapman Funeral Home, 802 W. Broadway at Willow. The Rev. J.S. Calark officiating. Cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer Society appreciated.
Corporal Griffith enroled with the 68th Overseas Depot Battery, Canadian Field Artillery and served overseas with the 2nd Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery. He was awarded the Military Medal for gallant conduct in the field 9 November 1918.
Passed away in hospital Mar. 10, 1958, Mr. John Griffith, residing at the home of Miss Jennie Roberts, 6472 Ontario St. Survived by a sister in Wales. Funeral Fri., Mar. 14, at 1:30 p.m. from the Chapman Funeral Home, 802 W. Broadway at Willow. The Rev. J.S. Calark officiating. Cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer Society appreciated.
Corporal Griffith enroled with the 68th Overseas Depot Battery, Canadian Field Artillery and served overseas with the 2nd Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery. He was awarded the Military Medal for gallant conduct in the field 9 November 1918.
Gunner Orlando Douglas Roberts
Funeral services for the late Orlando Douglas Roberts, well-known resident of Yellow Point, were held Tuesday afternoon, September 9th, from the Westwood Chapel of Flowers. Rev. H. Greenhalgh of St. Paul’s Anglican Church officiated. Attesting to the esteem he was held in the community, the chapel was filled to capacity, and noticeable among the large congregation were officers and members of the Canadian Legion, Branch No. 10, Nanaimo.
Honorary pallbearers were: Norman Roy, Max C. Blunt, Charles Stronach, Roy Sargent, W.A. Wilkinson, Stanley Isaacson, and J.M. Hill.
Gunner Roberts enlisted in the 68th Overseas Depot Battery 22 February 1916 and served overseas with the 1st Heavy Battery, Canadian Garrison Artillery . See more...
Funeral services for the late Orlando Douglas Roberts, well-known resident of Yellow Point, were held Tuesday afternoon, September 9th, from the Westwood Chapel of Flowers. Rev. H. Greenhalgh of St. Paul’s Anglican Church officiated. Attesting to the esteem he was held in the community, the chapel was filled to capacity, and noticeable among the large congregation were officers and members of the Canadian Legion, Branch No. 10, Nanaimo.
Honorary pallbearers were: Norman Roy, Max C. Blunt, Charles Stronach, Roy Sargent, W.A. Wilkinson, Stanley Isaacson, and J.M. Hill.
Gunner Roberts enlisted in the 68th Overseas Depot Battery 22 February 1916 and served overseas with the 1st Heavy Battery, Canadian Garrison Artillery . See more...
Gunner John Henry Wilcox
Nov. 30, 1958, in his 75th year. Late member Mount Moriah Lodge No. 102 A.F. & A. M., Past patron Queen Esther chapter Eastern Star No. 12. Shining Third. And the Street Railwaymen’s Association. Survived by his loving wife, Charlotte, at home; 2 sons, Stanley George, Whitehorse, Y.T., Leslie Charles, North Vancouver; 5 grandchildren. Funeral service on Tues., Dec. 2. At 2 p.m. from the Chapel of Chimes, Harron Bros. Ltd., 10th Ave & Ontario St.,
Gunner Wilcox enlisted in the 68th Overseas Depot Battery 21 February 1916 and served overseas with the 52nd Battery, 13th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery . See more...
Nov. 30, 1958, in his 75th year. Late member Mount Moriah Lodge No. 102 A.F. & A. M., Past patron Queen Esther chapter Eastern Star No. 12. Shining Third. And the Street Railwaymen’s Association. Survived by his loving wife, Charlotte, at home; 2 sons, Stanley George, Whitehorse, Y.T., Leslie Charles, North Vancouver; 5 grandchildren. Funeral service on Tues., Dec. 2. At 2 p.m. from the Chapel of Chimes, Harron Bros. Ltd., 10th Ave & Ontario St.,
Gunner Wilcox enlisted in the 68th Overseas Depot Battery 21 February 1916 and served overseas with the 52nd Battery, 13th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery . See more...
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