15th Field Artillery Regiment
The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery
1982
The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery
1982
as at 24 October 2020
Sub-units
31st Field Battery, RCA
68th Field Battery, RCA
Band of the 15th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA
31st Field Battery, RCA
68th Field Battery, RCA
Band of the 15th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA
Key Appointments
Appointments and Promotions
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15 Sep 1982 Colonel JC Griffiths CD appointed Honorary Colonel |
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Spring 1982 Master Bombardier Noel RR Dykes promoted Sergeant. |
New Members
Jessica Askola
Donato Calogero
A. Loy
Nick Parrotta
Kent A Wickens
Jessica Askola
Donato Calogero
A. Loy
Nick Parrotta
Kent A Wickens
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Student Youth Employment Plan - Summer 82
Haircut parade with the group portrait taken before. From the top left - Dan Szabo, Niall Fraser, 3, Bill Bragg, 5, Mark Catonio,7,8,9 Grant Campbell, 11, Stuart Haggerty, Parks, Kent Wickens, Garnet Durham, 16,17, Russell Merrifield, Jonathan Gregory 20, Navruz Engineer , Vince Hands, 23,24,25,26, Jay McCallum, Barry Chafe |
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UN Disengagement Observation Force (UNDOF)
Established in June 1974 to supervise the cease-fire between Israel and Syria; to supervise the disengagement (redeployment) of Syrian and Israeli forces; and, to establish a buffer zone, as provided in the Agreement on Disengagement between Israeli and Syrian Forces of 31 May 1974. The Mission continues to perform its functions effectively with the cooperation of the parties. Gunner Steven Darragh and Bombardier Graeme Mutton were deployed with UNDOF during 1982. See more ... |
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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. Major Robert (Bob) E. Mugford, CD awarded the bar to the Canadian Forces Decoration. See more... |
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Sniping Gun Trophy
This trophy is awarded annually to the most proficient gun detachment firing in the sniping gun role or in another role determined by the regular force support staff. It was originally created and presented by the current detachment: Captain DB Harrison, Master Warrant Officer Fred H Rossi, Sergeant JYD Thiebert and Master Bombardier C McGinley. This year’s winner was AC gun detachment commanded by Sergeant Noel RR Dykes. |
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Most Proficient Detachment Commander of the Year
The BC Ex Artillery Sergeants Association provided this trophy for the Regiment to recognize their most proficient detachment commander for the year. This trophy is awarded annually by the firing battery’s leadership to the detachment commander that displayed the greatest overall proficiency throughout the year. This year’s winner was Sergeant Noel RR Dykes. |
Best Bombardier of the Year Award
Master Bombardier Noel RR Dykes was presented the Best Bombardier of the year trophy for 1981 at the Annual Warrant Officer's and Sergeant's Mess Dinner
Master Bombardier Noel RR Dykes was presented the Best Bombardier of the year trophy for 1981 at the Annual Warrant Officer's and Sergeant's Mess Dinner
15th Field Regiment RCA Rifle Range Challenge Cup
Mar 1982 Awarded to Bombardier Yoshimaru.
Mar 1982 Awarded to Bombardier Yoshimaru.
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Most Efficient Recruit 15th Field Regiment RCA
This award is presented to the most efficient recruit from the start of the training period in September of the previous year. This year’s winner of the trophy is Private (Recruit) G.A. Wilkie. |
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Gunner Douglas Corsor Jr. Memorial Trophy
The Gunner Douglas Corsor Jr. Memorial Trophy was created by his close friends in the Regiment, Gunner Noel RR Dykes, Gunner Joseph C. Gauthier, Gunner Reginald Gerard, Gunner Harry Harsch and Gunner Vivian Hughes after his untimely death in a vehicle accident in 1974. It is presented to the Gunner that most exemplifies the best characteristics of being a Gunner. This year’s award is presented to Gunner Saguri. |
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Work Dress
Gunner Brad Smith, Bombardier Amnon Lichtmann and Bombardier Geoff Wilkie displaying the latest uniform. |
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Shilo Live Fire Ex
There appears to be considerable activity involving a derelict ferret and illumination parachutes. The Regimental MO is conducting triage on the engine block? There seems to be some stories that need to be told. See more...
There appears to be considerable activity involving a derelict ferret and illumination parachutes. The Regimental MO is conducting triage on the engine block? There seems to be some stories that need to be told. See more...
Yakima Gun Exercise
Our cousins from 20th Independent Battery, RCA from Lethbridge, AB flew in via Air Command Hercules to find out how BC Gunners conduct training in the desert. They also brought along Master Warrant Officer Leon Jensen who currently resides in Edmonton, AB. The Regimental Quarter Master Sergeant Master Warrant Officer Bill Amos, Captain CI Young and Master Bombardier Reimer sort out equipment after the exercise. Before we head back to Vancouver, there's the traditional Regimental Smoker. The skills contest this year featured blind driving with the team offering direction and encouragement. See More...
Our cousins from 20th Independent Battery, RCA from Lethbridge, AB flew in via Air Command Hercules to find out how BC Gunners conduct training in the desert. They also brought along Master Warrant Officer Leon Jensen who currently resides in Edmonton, AB. The Regimental Quarter Master Sergeant Master Warrant Officer Bill Amos, Captain CI Young and Master Bombardier Reimer sort out equipment after the exercise. Before we head back to Vancouver, there's the traditional Regimental Smoker. The skills contest this year featured blind driving with the team offering direction and encouragement. See More...
Fort Lewis 1982
As with many of our photos, the dates on these photos are somewhat unclear. They may be MILCON 82 or they may be a weekend exercise. The first photos are of Sergeant Noel Dykes' Detachment. Silhouetted as he brings his gun into action. He appears to be talking with Second Lieutenant Graeme Stewart in the next two photos and then rolling cam nets in the third one. The Battery conducts a "Battery Right" shoot. Unable to make out whose gun this may be. I see an "A" on the door, the tarps rolled back for aircraft sentry but the distance is too great. See more...
As with many of our photos, the dates on these photos are somewhat unclear. They may be MILCON 82 or they may be a weekend exercise. The first photos are of Sergeant Noel Dykes' Detachment. Silhouetted as he brings his gun into action. He appears to be talking with Second Lieutenant Graeme Stewart in the next two photos and then rolling cam nets in the third one. The Battery conducts a "Battery Right" shoot. Unable to make out whose gun this may be. I see an "A" on the door, the tarps rolled back for aircraft sentry but the distance is too great. See more...
MILCON 82
MILCON 82 took place in Ft Lewis in August. The Commanding Officer Lieutenant John MacGregor and the Army Commander Lieutenant-General Belzille get led onto the gun position where the Army Commander gets an opportunity to talk with Master Bombardier Colin Parkinson's detachment which includes Gunner Alain Archambault. Honourary Colonel Graham Blyth and Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel Jim Griffiths come down to watch the training. Taking them around for the tour was the Second in Command, Major Barrie Hamilton.
MILCON 82 took place in Ft Lewis in August. The Commanding Officer Lieutenant John MacGregor and the Army Commander Lieutenant-General Belzille get led onto the gun position where the Army Commander gets an opportunity to talk with Master Bombardier Colin Parkinson's detachment which includes Gunner Alain Archambault. Honourary Colonel Graham Blyth and Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel Jim Griffiths come down to watch the training. Taking them around for the tour was the Second in Command, Major Barrie Hamilton.
Road Move Exercise
Major Ian Newby embarks on yet another road move exercise through the Hope-Pemberton area. It's a large contingent with Army Cadets along for the chance to see some of the back areas of the province. Master Bombardier Colin Parkinson and Master Bombardier Rick Reimer were in attendance. Beautiful (WET) fall weather greeted the convoy along the route. See more...
Major Ian Newby embarks on yet another road move exercise through the Hope-Pemberton area. It's a large contingent with Army Cadets along for the chance to see some of the back areas of the province. Master Bombardier Colin Parkinson and Master Bombardier Rick Reimer were in attendance. Beautiful (WET) fall weather greeted the convoy along the route. See more...
Range Exercise Chilliwack
I can't tell if it's a warm Spring day or a warm Autumn day. At least it wasn't raining! Firing the venerable 7.62mm FN C1A1. Warrant Officer Brian Hill discusses the days activities with the Commanding Officer Lieutenant-Colonel John MacGregor. Moving up to the 7.62mm FNC2 light Automatic Rifle with Lieutenant Glendell Watson and Sergeant Doug Johnston supervising. See more...
I can't tell if it's a warm Spring day or a warm Autumn day. At least it wasn't raining! Firing the venerable 7.62mm FN C1A1. Warrant Officer Brian Hill discusses the days activities with the Commanding Officer Lieutenant-Colonel John MacGregor. Moving up to the 7.62mm FNC2 light Automatic Rifle with Lieutenant Glendell Watson and Sergeant Doug Johnston supervising. See more...
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Members Qualifications
Basic Parachutist Course, Canadian Airborne Centre, Edmonton, AB Jan 1982 Master Bombardier Noel RR Dykes Master Bombardier Paul Stewart Senior Leaders Course (SLC) Spring 1982 Master Bombardier Noel RR Dykes |
Members Extra-Regimentally Employed
20th Field Artillery Regiment RCA
21 Jun-2 Jul 1982 Warrant Officer Leon Jensen completes Master Warrant Officer Course at CTC Gagetown, NB.
23 Apr 1982 Warrant Officer Leon Jensen promoted to Master Warrant Officer.
56th Field Artillery Regiment RCA
Master Warrant Officer John Brownlee-Baker moves to St. Catherines, transfers to 10 Field Battery, 56th Field Artillery Regiment and Commissions to the rank of Captain as a Troop Commander.
Former Members now in the Regular Force
Sergeant Noel RR Dykes transfers to Regular Force.
Captain EE Johnson member of Command Information Systems (CIS) Ottawa, ON.
Sergeant Colin V Norris member of E" Battery (Para) 2nd Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, Petawawa, ON.
Captain Gary S Woloski member of Regular Force Support Staff London, ON.
20th Field Artillery Regiment RCA
21 Jun-2 Jul 1982 Warrant Officer Leon Jensen completes Master Warrant Officer Course at CTC Gagetown, NB.
23 Apr 1982 Warrant Officer Leon Jensen promoted to Master Warrant Officer.
56th Field Artillery Regiment RCA
Master Warrant Officer John Brownlee-Baker moves to St. Catherines, transfers to 10 Field Battery, 56th Field Artillery Regiment and Commissions to the rank of Captain as a Troop Commander.
Former Members now in the Regular Force
Sergeant Noel RR Dykes transfers to Regular Force.
Captain EE Johnson member of Command Information Systems (CIS) Ottawa, ON.
Sergeant Colin V Norris member of E" Battery (Para) 2nd Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, Petawawa, ON.
Captain Gary S Woloski member of Regular Force Support Staff London, ON.
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Gunner James Christensen joins the United States Marine Corps
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Visit of USS Peleliu - 7 December 1982
How many foreign navy ships visit the port of Vancouver in a year? Were we really this busy in 1982 returning salutes? Or, do I have the dates confused? It's Dial-a-Sailor time in Vancouver VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Psst -- hey swabby -- want to have a good time? Try Vancouver, B.C. They have Dial-a-Sailor. About 3,000 Canadian and U.S. sailors back from long voyages and loaded with about $1 million in back pay were visiting the West Coast port city Wednesday. See more... |
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Visit of US Navy USS Tripoli
Salute for the arrival of USS Tripoli, an Iwo Jima-class amphibious assault ship, was featured in the newspaper “BC Century News” on display in The Royal British Columbia Museum in Victoria BC. The photograph shows Sergeant Noel Dykes as Detachment Commander with Master Bombardier Layne Yoshimaru as the Number 2. |
Visit of Italian Navy D550 Ardito and F564 Lupo
It's a wet, rainy Vancouver, the pictures are rather blurry and there are no dates indicated. The ships can be identified through their hull numbers, Navy D550 Ardito and F564 Lupo and we know that it is autumn. The gun line officers wore forage caps while the Junior NCOs wore berets. Were you there? Can you confirm the date? See more ...
It's a wet, rainy Vancouver, the pictures are rather blurry and there are no dates indicated. The ships can be identified through their hull numbers, Navy D550 Ardito and F564 Lupo and we know that it is autumn. The gun line officers wore forage caps while the Junior NCOs wore berets. Were you there? Can you confirm the date? See more ...
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Starting Gun
Bombardier Colin Parkinson and Master Bombardier Keith Laing fire the starting gun for the 4th Annual Delta Half Marathon. |
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Message Traffic
BC District Headquarters responds to a Vehicle Move Order (VMO) from the Supply Depot in Montreal. |
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District Commanders Inspection
The District Commander was Colonel L.K. Deane. The Parade was held on 13th March 1982 the Regiment had a visiting contingent of the 1st 11th Field Artillery Battalion 9th Infantry Division Artillery on parade with them as well as the 2472 Bessborough Artillery Cadet Corps, 2503 Ladner Artillery Cadet Corps, 2381 Irish Fusiliers Cadet Corps and the 111th Air Cadet Corps.
The District Commander was Colonel L.K. Deane. The Parade was held on 13th March 1982 the Regiment had a visiting contingent of the 1st 11th Field Artillery Battalion 9th Infantry Division Artillery on parade with them as well as the 2472 Bessborough Artillery Cadet Corps, 2503 Ladner Artillery Cadet Corps, 2381 Irish Fusiliers Cadet Corps and the 111th Air Cadet Corps.
Regimental Weddings
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Major Robert (Bob) Mugford and Sharon Christine Mugford are married in the Officers' Mess at Bessborough Armoury on 30 January 1982.
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Captain Ian Davidson Newby weds Doreen Sharon Stolarchuk and departs from the wedding chapel in good Gunner fashion in March 1982.
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Officers’ Mess
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A Battery, 1st Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery
6 Oct 1982 presentation by Major (Ret) T. Jamieson Quirk in memory of his brother Captain William H. Quirk Cameron MC |
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Special Guest Night
We're not too sure if this was the annual St Barbara's Day Dinner or if it was a dinner with our friends south of the border. Let's see who we can see in attendance and maybe they will forward a story or two about the dinner. Let's see, there's Officer Cadet Donna Shier, Lieutenant Colonel Stuart McDonald, Captain John Hawthorne, Captain John Carter, Major John Jessop, Major Ian Newby, Colonel Bill Wickett, Lieutenant-Colonel John MacGregor. Send me your stories!
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We're not too sure if this was the annual St Barbara's Day Dinner or if it was a dinner with our friends south of the border. Let's see who we can see in attendance and maybe they will forward a story or two about the dinner. Let's see, there's Officer Cadet Donna Shier, Lieutenant Colonel Stuart McDonald, Captain John Hawthorne, Captain John Carter, Major John Jessop, Major Ian Newby, Colonel Bill Wickett, Lieutenant-Colonel John MacGregor. Send me your stories!
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Warrant Officers’ and Sergeants’ Mess
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New Years’ Day Levee
Rear Rank - Master Warrant Officer Richard Van Slyke, CD; Sergeant Clifton John; Sergeant Noel RR Dykes; Warrant Officer Mike Meehan; Sergeant Gamage; Sergeant John McClelland; Sergeant Drinnan; Sergeant Paul Stewart; Warrant Officer John Wright; Sergeant Brian Hill; Warrant Officer Clive Walton, CD. Front Rank - Master Warrant Officer Ron Patterson, CD; Regimental Sergeant Major, Chief Warrant Officer Eric C Tyldsley-Gore, CD; Master Warrant Officer Bill Amos, CD. |
Annual Dinner
The Outgoing Commanding Officer, Lieutenant-Colonel Stuart T. McDonald, CD presents an engraved goblet as a gift to the Warrant Officers’ and Sergeants’ Mess. In return he receives a mug presented by the Regimental Sergeant Major, Chief Warrant Officer Eric C Tyldesley-Gore, CD as a gift from the Warrant Officers’ and Sergeants’ Mess. The Regimental Sergeant Major, Chief Warrant Officer Eric C Tyldesley-Gore, CD appoints Lieutenant-Colonel Stuart T. McDonald, CD a Honorary Gun Sergeant in the Warrant Officers’ and Sergeants’ Mess of 15th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA. See more ...
The Outgoing Commanding Officer, Lieutenant-Colonel Stuart T. McDonald, CD presents an engraved goblet as a gift to the Warrant Officers’ and Sergeants’ Mess. In return he receives a mug presented by the Regimental Sergeant Major, Chief Warrant Officer Eric C Tyldesley-Gore, CD as a gift from the Warrant Officers’ and Sergeants’ Mess. The Regimental Sergeant Major, Chief Warrant Officer Eric C Tyldesley-Gore, CD appoints Lieutenant-Colonel Stuart T. McDonald, CD a Honorary Gun Sergeant in the Warrant Officers’ and Sergeants’ Mess of 15th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA. See more ...
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Other social events of 1982
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The Brigadier DuMoulin Trophy
This trophy is awarded to the most efficient member of the Sergeants’ Mess as determined by the displayed rating system. It is awarded at the Warrant Officers' and Sergeants’ Mess Annual Mess Dinner for their activities in the previous year. The winner for his service in 1981 is Warrant Officer Mike Meehan. The fez was apparently an optional item of mess dress this year! |
Vancouver Militia District Headquarters
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Vancouver Militia District Headquarters
A few members of the Headquarters had served with 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA in the past or would serve with them in the future. This includes Major Martin Casey, Major Bob Foulis and Captain Gord Croucher. |
Obituaries
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Lieutenant George Walter Atherton
Peacefully in Vancouver on June 30 1982, aged 71 years, George Walter Atherton. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary; 2 sons, George and David; daughter, Betty; 4 grandchlidren, Bruce Scott, Adrienne, and Kenneth; 2 sisters, Mrs. Amy Slingar and Mrs. Helen Wilson of Honolulu. Lieutenant Atherton was a member of the 15th (Vancouver) Coast Regiment, RCA. See more... |
Lt. Col. Eric Stanley Bushell, CD
At Ste. Agathe des Monts on May 23, 1982, in his eighty-sixth year. Husband of Beatrice des Lacey Garlick and the late Mildred May Clark. Dear father of Clark, grandfather of Cynthia, Julie, Eric and Lynn. Resting at Vanier & Fils, Ste. Agathe. Visitation from 2 p.m. Tuesday. Service at Trinity Church, Ste. Agathe Wednesday, May 26, 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
Lt. Col. Bushell was a Lieutenant with the 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Garrison Artillery in the First World War. 15th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA perpetuates this battery. Lest we forget.
At Ste. Agathe des Monts on May 23, 1982, in his eighty-sixth year. Husband of Beatrice des Lacey Garlick and the late Mildred May Clark. Dear father of Clark, grandfather of Cynthia, Julie, Eric and Lynn. Resting at Vanier & Fils, Ste. Agathe. Visitation from 2 p.m. Tuesday. Service at Trinity Church, Ste. Agathe Wednesday, May 26, 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
Lt. Col. Bushell was a Lieutenant with the 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Garrison Artillery in the First World War. 15th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA perpetuates this battery. Lest we forget.
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Bombardier Clayton Foster Elderkin
C.A., B. Comm. McGill. Former Inspector-General of Banks, Associate Deputy Minister of Finance, 1945-1967. Governor, Carleton University, Past President of Quebec Institute of Chartered Accountants and of Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants, President of Ontario Division of Red Cross 1969, Chairman of Division Blood Donor Clinic 1960 to 1964, Vice President and President of Ottawa Branch of Red Cross and member of various Masonic Orders. Clayton Elderkin, suddenly on Tuesday, January 19, 1982, in his 87th year; Bombardier Elderkin enrolled with the 68th Overseas Depot Field Battery, Canadian Field Artillery as a Gunner on 22 Feb 1916. He proceeded to France with the 1st Canadian Division Ammunition Column and later transferred to the 9th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery. See more... |
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Lieutenant-Colonel Allan Morton McGavin CD
Passed away on 8 December 1982. He was a Second Lieutenant in 31st Heavy Battery 15th (Vancouver) Coast Brigade RCA CASF in 1939, Lieutenant in 1940, Captain in 1941. He was with the 85th Battery 15th (Vancouver) Coast Brigade RCA NPAM in 1941 before being appointed appointed Battery Commander 31st Battery in May 1941. In 1952 he was a Lieutenant-Colonel and and appointed Commanding Officer of 43rd Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment RCA until 1955. See more... |
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Flight Cadet Geoffrey Frank Mott
Passed away on January 4, 1982, age 86 years, of Vancouver. Predeceased by his first wife Lilly Elizabet. He is survived by his second wife, Elsie Nora; 2 daughters, Mrs. Thelma V. Good, Vancouver; Mrs. Gwendolyn E Johnson, Tsawwassen; 1 son, Geoffrey H., Vancouver; his granddaughter, Mrs. Virginia E. Spicer, Vancouver; also 11 other grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and his twin sister, Mrs. Kathleen Pringle, of Vernon, B.C. Flight Cadet Mott enlisted with 68th Overseas Depot Battery in Vancouver as a Gunner on 21 February 1916. He was promoted to Bombardier prior to transferring to the Royal Air Force and he served in France with 1st and 4th Canadian Division Ammunition Columns. 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