15th Field Artillery Regiment
The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery
1983
The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery
1983
as at 26 March 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
Promotions
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Master Warrant Officer William J Amos CD promoted Chief Warrant Officer and appointed Regimental Sergeant Major |
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24 Mar 1983 Master Bombardier Keith Laing promoted Sergeant. |
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9 Dec 1983 Gunner Donato Calogero promoted Bombardier.
Gunner Jonathan Gregory promoted Bombardier. |
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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. Master Warrant Officer Leon Jensen CD and Master Bombardier Keith Laing, CD are presented the Canadian Forces Decoration. See more... |
New Members
Captain John Brownlee-Baker returns to the unit from 56th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA located in St. Catherines, ON
William H Abbott
Robin F Anderson
Martin EC Andreone
Ian S Atherton
George M Dempsey
Ian M Smith
Captain John Brownlee-Baker returns to the unit from 56th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA located in St. Catherines, ON
William H Abbott
Robin F Anderson
Martin EC Andreone
Ian S Atherton
George M Dempsey
Ian M Smith
Members Qualifications
Senior Non Commissioned Officer Course in fall/Christmas break 1982-spring 1983 at Jericho
Master Bombardier Keith Laing
Master Bombardier Jim Jacobson
Master Bombardier Brad Shorey
QL7 Musicians Course
Master Warrant Officer Richard Van Slyke
Senior Non Commissioned Officer Course in fall/Christmas break 1982-spring 1983 at Jericho
Master Bombardier Keith Laing
Master Bombardier Jim Jacobson
Master Bombardier Brad Shorey
QL7 Musicians Course
Master Warrant Officer Richard Van Slyke
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National Rank and Qualifying School - Shilo
Captain John Brownlee-Baker qualifies as a Forward Observation Officer with Reserve Officers from across Canada. 1,2,3, Lieutenant Dave Anderson (15 RCA), Captain David Patterson (7 Tor RCA), Captain John Brownlee-Baker (15 RCA), Lieutenant Mikkola, Lieutenant Chouinard, Lieutenant Vezina, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18. Sergeant Paul Stewart is awarded top candidate of the Trade Qualification 4 Basic Artillery Technician course. |
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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 Master Bombardier Layne Yoshimaru. |
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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. |
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Best Bombardier of the Year Award
Bombardier David Warner is presented the best Bombardier of the year award by the Regimental Sergeant Major, Chief Warrant Officer Bill Amos, CD at the Sergeant’s Mess Annual Dinner. |
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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 Gunner Kent Wickens. |
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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 Jay McCallum. |
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15th Field Regiment RCA
Rifle Range Challenge Cup Oct 1983 Awarded to Bombardier Da Assuncao. |
Members Extra-Regimentally Employed
Former Members now in Regular Force
Captain EE Johnson member of Command Information Systems (CIS) NDHQ Ottawa.
Captain Gary S Woloski member of Regular Force Support Staff London, ON.
30 Sep 1983 Sergeant Colin Norris promoted to Warrant Officer. Member of E" Battery (Para) 2nd Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery.
20 Apr 1983 Sergeant Noel RR Dykes component transfers to Regular Force as Bombardier; Posted to AB Section, Air Defence Troop, Regimental Headquarters Battery, 2nd Regiment, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery; Petawawa, ON.
Sep - Oct 1983 Top Candidate - Basic Blowpipe Course
Former Members now in Regular Force
Captain EE Johnson member of Command Information Systems (CIS) NDHQ Ottawa.
Captain Gary S Woloski member of Regular Force Support Staff London, ON.
30 Sep 1983 Sergeant Colin Norris promoted to Warrant Officer. Member of E" Battery (Para) 2nd Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery.
20 Apr 1983 Sergeant Noel RR Dykes component transfers to Regular Force as Bombardier; Posted to AB Section, Air Defence Troop, Regimental Headquarters Battery, 2nd Regiment, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery; Petawawa, ON.
Sep - Oct 1983 Top Candidate - Basic Blowpipe Course
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Private Christensen is with United States Marine Corp stationed on the USS Coral Sea off Cannes, France
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Ex Easy Rider - 14/16 January 1983
Driving from Vancouver to Hope and Princeton to practice radio communication and winter driving skills.
Captain Don Friedsam on radio watch. There are times that the wrecker is required. After all, the deuce and a halfs are more than 30 years old! Mind you it looks like Corporal Robert Sutherland is enjoying the challenge of keeping the vehicles running. Good thing that we brought the parkas along, It's not like the vehicle heaters are all that efficient - oh right, they're BC Army trucks, there are no heaters... See more...
Driving from Vancouver to Hope and Princeton to practice radio communication and winter driving skills.
Captain Don Friedsam on radio watch. There are times that the wrecker is required. After all, the deuce and a halfs are more than 30 years old! Mind you it looks like Corporal Robert Sutherland is enjoying the challenge of keeping the vehicles running. Good thing that we brought the parkas along, It's not like the vehicle heaters are all that efficient - oh right, they're BC Army trucks, there are no heaters... See more...
Chilliwack Range Exercise
The year that these photos were taken may be off by a year or so. We do have Lieutenant-Colonel John MacGregor in one photo so that certainly narrows down the time frame. Unfortunately the photos have been taken at a distance and many of the faces are somewhat unclear. This was also the time that some bright light at Army Headquarters decided that NCMs should all have their rank on their epaulets. Others that I see in the crowd are: Captain John Brownlee-Baker, Bombardier Niall Fraser, Bombardier Brad Smith, Gunner Ian Smith, Darren Kostinuk, Kent Wickens. See more...
The year that these photos were taken may be off by a year or so. We do have Lieutenant-Colonel John MacGregor in one photo so that certainly narrows down the time frame. Unfortunately the photos have been taken at a distance and many of the faces are somewhat unclear. This was also the time that some bright light at Army Headquarters decided that NCMs should all have their rank on their epaulets. Others that I see in the crowd are: Captain John Brownlee-Baker, Bombardier Niall Fraser, Bombardier Brad Smith, Gunner Ian Smith, Darren Kostinuk, Kent Wickens. See more...
Ex March Gunner - 11-13 March 1983
The Blue Album from the Museum provides these photos which all appear to be from the exercise in March of 1983. There is no indication of the photographer, but we can pick out some the characters.
Major John Jessop, the Battery commander with Capt Ian Newby the Battery Captain and Captain Leo Kung. The Regimental Sergeant Major Chief Warrant Officer Eric Tyldesley-Gore walks the vehicle convoy line. See more...
The Blue Album from the Museum provides these photos which all appear to be from the exercise in March of 1983. There is no indication of the photographer, but we can pick out some the characters.
Major John Jessop, the Battery commander with Capt Ian Newby the Battery Captain and Captain Leo Kung. The Regimental Sergeant Major Chief Warrant Officer Eric Tyldesley-Gore walks the vehicle convoy line. See more...
Ex Limber Gunner - Shellburst Valley - Shilo, Manitoba - April 1983
Some more photos have surfaced from our adventure in Shilo, 1983. The photos are not accessioned yet into the archives of the Regimental Museum as they are still in the original black photo album donated by Major Bob Mugford. There are no markings on the photos but the rank of the personalities appears to indicate some time in the spring of 1983. There is also the possibilities of two exercises being mixed in the album. I'm always looking for confirmation from anyone that has a clearer understanding of the event! Major John Jessop is Battery Commander for this exercise with Master Warrant Officer Bill Amos the Battery Sergeant Major. See more...
Some more photos have surfaced from our adventure in Shilo, 1983. The photos are not accessioned yet into the archives of the Regimental Museum as they are still in the original black photo album donated by Major Bob Mugford. There are no markings on the photos but the rank of the personalities appears to indicate some time in the spring of 1983. There is also the possibilities of two exercises being mixed in the album. I'm always looking for confirmation from anyone that has a clearer understanding of the event! Major John Jessop is Battery Commander for this exercise with Master Warrant Officer Bill Amos the Battery Sergeant Major. See more...
Black Bear 1983
The slides are marked 1983 at the top but there's a lot of resemblance between these photos and the one in 1982. More research and discussion is definitely in order. In the meantime I'll put the photos here and the discussion can take place over a beer or two. Keep me updated if you come to a solution to the Black Bear puzzle! The detachments seem rather small. There's Sergeant Jim Jacobson, Master Bombardier Dominic DaAssuncao and Gunner Ron? Smigelski? on the first gun. See more...
The slides are marked 1983 at the top but there's a lot of resemblance between these photos and the one in 1982. More research and discussion is definitely in order. In the meantime I'll put the photos here and the discussion can take place over a beer or two. Keep me updated if you come to a solution to the Black Bear puzzle! The detachments seem rather small. There's Sergeant Jim Jacobson, Master Bombardier Dominic DaAssuncao and Gunner Ron? Smigelski? on the first gun. See more...
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MILCON 83
Now we just need some more photos! Captain Ted Johnson came out all the way from Ottawa so he could get in some fine Artillery shooting at the OP with Bombardier Earle Smith, Captain John Hawthorne and Master Bombardier John Otway. |
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Kamloops Winter Warfare Exercise
Captain John Brownlee-Baker conducts dismounted patrols with the Rocky Mountain Rangers as their Forward Observation Officer during a winter exercise in the Kamloops area. |
Blair Cup 1983
The annual Blair Cup range shoot sponsored by the British Columbia Rifle Association .
Major John Jessop and Lieutenant-Colonel John MacGregor.
Dominic DaAssuncao, Mike Imada? and two other gunners warming up an impressive feast of IMPs (Individual Meal Packages). The Senior NCO rifle team seems to be roughing it in a motor home brought up for the weekend. The Regimental Sergeant Major Chief Warrant Officer Eric Tyldesley-Gore, Paul Stewart, Doug Johnston and Mike Meehan deep into a game of Trivial Pursuit. I'll just leave the final photograph for your imagination. That's Major John Jessop, John Carter and British Columbia Regiment Major Jack Drake relaxing in camp.
The annual Blair Cup range shoot sponsored by the British Columbia Rifle Association .
Major John Jessop and Lieutenant-Colonel John MacGregor.
Dominic DaAssuncao, Mike Imada? and two other gunners warming up an impressive feast of IMPs (Individual Meal Packages). The Senior NCO rifle team seems to be roughing it in a motor home brought up for the weekend. The Regimental Sergeant Major Chief Warrant Officer Eric Tyldesley-Gore, Paul Stewart, Doug Johnston and Mike Meehan deep into a game of Trivial Pursuit. I'll just leave the final photograph for your imagination. That's Major John Jessop, John Carter and British Columbia Regiment Major Jack Drake relaxing in camp.
Rifle Range Exercise - Nanaimo Military Camp.
The command team prepares for the day's activity. Unknown Lieutenant briefs the Commanding Officer Lieutenant-Colonel John MacGregor and the Second in Command Major Barrie Hamilton while Captain Ed Bryce grabs a bit of shut-eye. Rick Fowler briefs the cadets before the range practice.
Not sure if that FN is just as long as the cadet. See more...
The command team prepares for the day's activity. Unknown Lieutenant briefs the Commanding Officer Lieutenant-Colonel John MacGregor and the Second in Command Major Barrie Hamilton while Captain Ed Bryce grabs a bit of shut-eye. Rick Fowler briefs the cadets before the range practice.
Not sure if that FN is just as long as the cadet. See more...
Remembrance Day Salute
15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA fires the annual Remembrance Day salute to commemorate the fallen.
Salute Troop Commander: Lieutenant Peter Faliszewski
Assistant Salute Troop Commander: Lieutenant Glen Watson
Salute Troop Sergeant Major: Master Warrant Officer Leon Jensen
Salute Troop Sergeant Major: Sergeant Clif John
#1 Detachment Commander:
#2 Detachment Commander: Master Bombardier Mike Imada
#3 Detachment Commander: Master Bombardier Dave Warner
#4 Detachment Commander: Sergeant Brad Shorey
15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA fires the annual Remembrance Day salute to commemorate the fallen.
Salute Troop Commander: Lieutenant Peter Faliszewski
Assistant Salute Troop Commander: Lieutenant Glen Watson
Salute Troop Sergeant Major: Master Warrant Officer Leon Jensen
Salute Troop Sergeant Major: Sergeant Clif John
#1 Detachment Commander:
#2 Detachment Commander: Master Bombardier Mike Imada
#3 Detachment Commander: Master Bombardier Dave Warner
#4 Detachment Commander: Sergeant Brad Shorey
Salute fired for the arrival of the Royal Yacht Britannia - 9 Mar 1983
Salute Troop Commander:
Salute Troop Sergeant Major:
#1 Detachment Commander –
#2-Gunner Stuart Haggerty
#2 Detachment Commander–Sergeant Paul Stewart
#2-Bombardier Amnon Lichtmann
#3 Detachment Commander–Sgt John McClelland
#2-Gunner Bragg
Loading number-Gunner Kent Wickens
#4 Detachment Commander –
Salute Troop Commander:
Salute Troop Sergeant Major:
#1 Detachment Commander –
#2-Gunner Stuart Haggerty
#2 Detachment Commander–Sergeant Paul Stewart
#2-Bombardier Amnon Lichtmann
#3 Detachment Commander–Sgt John McClelland
#2-Gunner Bragg
Loading number-Gunner Kent Wickens
#4 Detachment Commander –
Annual Inspection - January 30 1983
Parade programs are an excellent source of information providing an exact date and a snapshot in time. In this case we have the program for the Annual Inspection that I thought would match up with the photos below. Alas, the Battery Commanders are different!
Parade programs are an excellent source of information providing an exact date and a snapshot in time. In this case we have the program for the Annual Inspection that I thought would match up with the photos below. Alas, the Battery Commanders are different!
Commanding Officer's Parade
Major Mugford's Battery is inspected by the Reviewing Officer and entourage. Captain Peter Faliszewski accompanies the entourage and Bombardier Mike Imada, Gunner Darren Kostinuk and Gunner Eric Goodwill stand to attention in the front rank. John Otway can be seen in the rear rank. Major Vic Stevenson's cadets are inspected by the Reviewing Officer and entourage which also includes the Honorary Colonel, Commanding Officer Lieutenant-Colonel John MacGregor, Regimental Sergeant Major Chief Warrant Officer Bill Amos and Adjutant Captain Peter Faliszewski.
Presentations are made. The District Commander presents Gunner William Kidd and Bombardier Michael Lavoie with certificates. Master Corporal Jennifer Ritchie receives the trophy for ...
Major Mugford's Battery is inspected by the Reviewing Officer and entourage. Captain Peter Faliszewski accompanies the entourage and Bombardier Mike Imada, Gunner Darren Kostinuk and Gunner Eric Goodwill stand to attention in the front rank. John Otway can be seen in the rear rank. Major Vic Stevenson's cadets are inspected by the Reviewing Officer and entourage which also includes the Honorary Colonel, Commanding Officer Lieutenant-Colonel John MacGregor, Regimental Sergeant Major Chief Warrant Officer Bill Amos and Adjutant Captain Peter Faliszewski.
Presentations are made. The District Commander presents Gunner William Kidd and Bombardier Michael Lavoie with certificates. Master Corporal Jennifer Ritchie receives the trophy for ...
Change of Regimental Sergeant Major Parade
The Commanding Officer, Lieutenant-Colonel John MacGregor leads the Regiment past the Reviewing Officer, Honorary Colonel J.C. Griffiths. The outgoing Regimental Sergeant Major, Chief Warrant Officer Eric Tyldesley-Gore and the Adjutant Captain CI Young follow. The Honorary Colonel presents awards to Gunner Kent Wickens, Gunner Jay McCallum and Gunner ? The Honorary Colonel and the Commanding Officer look over a scroll prior to presentation.
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The Commanding Officer, Lieutenant-Colonel John MacGregor leads the Regiment past the Reviewing Officer, Honorary Colonel J.C. Griffiths. The outgoing Regimental Sergeant Major, Chief Warrant Officer Eric Tyldesley-Gore and the Adjutant Captain CI Young follow. The Honorary Colonel presents awards to Gunner Kent Wickens, Gunner Jay McCallum and Gunner ? The Honorary Colonel and the Commanding Officer look over a scroll prior to presentation.
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Music in Motion
The Regimental Band presents the premiere of their new recording and offers sales to the public through the Province newspaper. |
The Gunners - '47 to 67' Reunion - Artillery Sr. N.C.O.s & Officers
Peter Erwin organized the group photo. Afterwards, it's time for a drink, some talk with old friends and a tour of the Museum and the vehicle displays.The Regiment set up some vehicles on display in the Armoury and I believe that's Bombardier Darren Kostinuk supervising a small arms weapons display. The Band is in attendance and I think that's Sergeant Gord Wright taking time out from his kitchen to lead Richard Van Slyke in a duo? Afterwards there's a gathering in the officers' Mess for drinks and dinner.
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Peter Erwin organized the group photo. Afterwards, it's time for a drink, some talk with old friends and a tour of the Museum and the vehicle displays.The Regiment set up some vehicles on display in the Armoury and I believe that's Bombardier Darren Kostinuk supervising a small arms weapons display. The Band is in attendance and I think that's Sergeant Gord Wright taking time out from his kitchen to lead Richard Van Slyke in a duo? Afterwards there's a gathering in the officers' Mess for drinks and dinner.
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Warrant Officers' and Sergeants' Mess
Annual Mess Dinner–Stand Down of Master Warrant Officer Ron S. Paterson, CD
The Regimental Sergeant Major, Chief Warrant Officer Bill Amos, CD promotes Brigadier (ret) Theodore Dumoulin, CD to Honorary Chief Warrant Officer of the Warrant Officers’ and Sergeants’ Mess of the 15th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA. Master Warrant Officer Ron Patterson, CD receives his Mess Mug from the Regimental Sergeant Major, Chief Warrant Officer Bill Amos, CD prior to his departure back to 7th Toronto Regiment, RCA. Brigadier General William (Bill) T. Wickett, CD receives a presentation from the Regimental Sergeant Major, Chief Warrant Officer Bill Amos, CD. See more...
The Regimental Sergeant Major, Chief Warrant Officer Bill Amos, CD promotes Brigadier (ret) Theodore Dumoulin, CD to Honorary Chief Warrant Officer of the Warrant Officers’ and Sergeants’ Mess of the 15th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA. Master Warrant Officer Ron Patterson, CD receives his Mess Mug from the Regimental Sergeant Major, Chief Warrant Officer Bill Amos, CD prior to his departure back to 7th Toronto Regiment, RCA. Brigadier General William (Bill) T. Wickett, CD receives a presentation from the Regimental Sergeant Major, Chief Warrant Officer Bill Amos, CD. See more...
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Other Warrant Officer and Sergeants Mess activities
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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 1982 is Master Warrant Officer Ron Patterson, CD. |
The Junior Ranks Club
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Bessborough Armoury
Plans are in the works to add on two classrooms on top of the Regimental Quartermaster's Office. One classroom for an Artillery Trainer and the second for a Band practice room.
15th Field Artillery Regiment Museum
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The 15th Field Artillery Regiment Museum was accredited as a Canadian Forces Museum as of 12 December 1983. The Museum is fortunate in that it is supported by the 15th Field Artillery Regiment Museum and Archives Society. These are two seperate entities with many of the artifacts in the Museum on loan from the Society.
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Obituaries
Cadet William Orson Banfield
A memorial service will be held Wednesday for W. Orson Banfield, who was honored as a freeman of the city in 1977 for long and distinguished service to Vancouver.
Mr. Banfield, 85, of 5575 Angus, died Saturday in Vancouver General Hospital after a short illness. He had served as a trustee of the hospital from 1942 to 1971, including four years as chairman.
Cadet Banfield enlisted with 68th Overseas Depot Battery 3 October 1916 and served overseas with the 2nd and 4th Canadian Divisional Ammunition Columns. He was promoted Sergeant and appointed Cadet as he embarked on his commissioning as an Artillery officer.
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A memorial service will be held Wednesday for W. Orson Banfield, who was honored as a freeman of the city in 1977 for long and distinguished service to Vancouver.
Mr. Banfield, 85, of 5575 Angus, died Saturday in Vancouver General Hospital after a short illness. He had served as a trustee of the hospital from 1942 to 1971, including four years as chairman.
Cadet Banfield enlisted with 68th Overseas Depot Battery 3 October 1916 and served overseas with the 2nd and 4th Canadian Divisional Ammunition Columns. He was promoted Sergeant and appointed Cadet as he embarked on his commissioning as an Artillery officer.
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Captain Frank Clayton Whitehead, MC
Whitehead - Frank Clayton, at Penticton, B.C., on July 17, 1983, in his 90th year. He is survived by his loving wife, Peggy; his son, Bert; 5 grand-children; and 6 great-grand-children. He served in the Canadian Field Artillery in the First World War; and also served in the Second World War. A family service was held in Penticton.
Captain Whitehead was the Acting Battery Commander Yorke Island from 23 Feb 1943 to 8 Jun 1943
Whitehead - Frank Clayton, at Penticton, B.C., on July 17, 1983, in his 90th year. He is survived by his loving wife, Peggy; his son, Bert; 5 grand-children; and 6 great-grand-children. He served in the Canadian Field Artillery in the First World War; and also served in the Second World War. A family service was held in Penticton.
Captain Whitehead was the Acting Battery Commander Yorke Island from 23 Feb 1943 to 8 Jun 1943
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