15th Field Artillery Regiment
The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery
1987
The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery
1987
as at 3 August 2021
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
31 Battery Nominal Roll
Battery Commander (BC): Major Charles Young
Battery Sergeant Major (BSM): Warrant Officer James Jacobson
Battery Captain (BK): Captain Peter Faliszewski
Gun Position Officer (GPO): Lieutenant Kent Wickens
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Battery Commander (BC): Major Charles Young
Battery Sergeant Major (BSM): Warrant Officer James Jacobson
Battery Captain (BK): Captain Peter Faliszewski
Gun Position Officer (GPO): Lieutenant Kent Wickens
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Promotions
12 Dec 1987 Master Bombardier Donato Calogero promoted Sergeant. |
New Members
Scott D Anderson
Vimaljeet S Bachana
Robert G Wishnicki
Scott D Anderson
Vimaljeet S Bachana
Robert G Wishnicki
Awards
Jun 1987 Chief Warrant Officer Leon Jensen CD awarded Force Mobile Command Commendation Award
Jun 1987 Chief Warrant Officer Leon Jensen CD awarded Force Mobile Command Commendation Award
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 R. Gerard, Gunner H. Harsch and Gunner V. 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 award for 1986/1987 is presented to Gunner Nick Watts.
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 R. Gerard, Gunner H. Harsch and Gunner V. 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 award for 1986/1987 is presented to Gunner Nick Watts.
Members Qualifications
General Military Training (GMT) Course, Bessborough Armoury
Private (Recruit) Rob G Wishnicki
Casualty Assistant, Qualification Level (QL) 3 & 4, Nanaimo Training Camp
Private (Recruit) Rob G Wishnicki
General Military Training (GMT) Course, Bessborough Armoury
Private (Recruit) Rob G Wishnicki
Casualty Assistant, Qualification Level (QL) 3 & 4, Nanaimo Training Camp
Private (Recruit) Rob G Wishnicki
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Aerial Delivery Basic Course
Master Bombardier Donato Calogero is awarded Top Candidate on the Regular Force course. |
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Exercises
21-22 Feb 1987 Exercise Top Gun, Yakima Firing Centre, WA
RSM CWO Leon Jensen
13-22 Mar 1987 Exercise March Gunner, Yakima Firing Centre, WA
RSM CWO Leon Jensen
15-18 May 1987 Exercise Top Shot, Chilliwack, BC
RSM CWO Leon Jensen
21-22 Feb 1987 Exercise Top Gun, Yakima Firing Centre, WA
RSM CWO Leon Jensen
13-22 Mar 1987 Exercise March Gunner, Yakima Firing Centre, WA
RSM CWO Leon Jensen
15-18 May 1987 Exercise Top Shot, Chilliwack, BC
RSM CWO Leon Jensen
Winter Exercise 1987
Winter Exercise in Pemberton, BC. This time we've left the toboggans behind and deployed with our guns in winter conditions. We've also brought along our kitchen trailer for that nice hot breakfast in the morning. Sergeant Dave Warner forms up the parade with Master Bombardier Donato Calogero, Bombardier Kevin Rankin and Gunner Nick Watts in the ranks. Seems like just yesterday! See more...
Winter Exercise in Pemberton, BC. This time we've left the toboggans behind and deployed with our guns in winter conditions. We've also brought along our kitchen trailer for that nice hot breakfast in the morning. Sergeant Dave Warner forms up the parade with Master Bombardier Donato Calogero, Bombardier Kevin Rankin and Gunner Nick Watts in the ranks. Seems like just yesterday! See more...
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Visit of Colonel Commandant 18 Jun 1987
The BC 31 Battery Maj CI Young and the RSM, CWO Jensen observe the Quarter Guard for the arrival of the Colonel Commandant. Starting with the Trumpeter we have 1, Sgt Brad Shorey, Gnr Nick Watts, 4, Gnr Rob Stone, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, Gnr Malkit Kalsi, Gnr Barry MacLeod, Pte Rob Wishnicki. ADC - Lt Kent Wickens |
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Milcon 87, Wainwright, AB 27 Jun–4 Jul 1987
Sunny Wainwright for a week long Militia Concentration with the remainder of Pacific Militia Area. The guns provided a battery from 15th Field and a Battery from 5th (BC) bivouacked in the field for the entire time. Master Bombardier Healy organized the kitchen with support from National Guard augmentees. When doling out the staff Headquarter sent the pastry chef to the Guns. Talk about an excellent boost to morale. Whenever he heard that it was someone's birthday or special event - boom - there was a special cake at the next meal! See more...
Sunny Wainwright for a week long Militia Concentration with the remainder of Pacific Militia Area. The guns provided a battery from 15th Field and a Battery from 5th (BC) bivouacked in the field for the entire time. Master Bombardier Healy organized the kitchen with support from National Guard augmentees. When doling out the staff Headquarter sent the pastry chef to the Guns. Talk about an excellent boost to morale. Whenever he heard that it was someone's birthday or special event - boom - there was a special cake at the next meal! See more...
Exercise Cougar Salvo, Yakima Firing Centre, WA 9-12 Oct 1987
RSM CWO Leon Jensen
RSM CWO Leon Jensen
Commanding Officer's Parade
The Commanding Officer's parade included the graduation of the recruit course. Pte(R) Rob Wishnicki is marching to the right of Sergeant Colin Parkinson. The course provided a demonstration of section drills as part of the parade.
The Commanding Officer's parade included the graduation of the recruit course. Pte(R) Rob Wishnicki is marching to the right of Sergeant Colin Parkinson. The course provided a demonstration of section drills as part of the parade.
Soldiers' Christmas Dinner
There's no date on the photographs but we're pretty sure it's 1987. Let me know if you think we have it wrong. At the head table we have the Regimental Sergeant Major Chief Warrant Officer Leon Jensen trying to orchestrate the activities, Honorary Colonel Theodore Dumoulin, our cook Sergeant Joe Phelan, Area Commander Brigadier-General Peter Kilbey , the youngest Gunner, Commanding officer Lieutenant-Colonel John Jessop trying on the youngest Gunner's tunic, the youngest Bandsman?, and two gentleman that I can't make out. On the left leg of the table I see Shane Culver, Sergeant Jennifer Jackson and Warrant Officer Clifton John. See more...
There's no date on the photographs but we're pretty sure it's 1987. Let me know if you think we have it wrong. At the head table we have the Regimental Sergeant Major Chief Warrant Officer Leon Jensen trying to orchestrate the activities, Honorary Colonel Theodore Dumoulin, our cook Sergeant Joe Phelan, Area Commander Brigadier-General Peter Kilbey , the youngest Gunner, Commanding officer Lieutenant-Colonel John Jessop trying on the youngest Gunner's tunic, the youngest Bandsman?, and two gentleman that I can't make out. On the left leg of the table I see Shane Culver, Sergeant Jennifer Jackson and Warrant Officer Clifton John. See more...
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Swing to the Pops
The 15th Field Artillery Band played at the Richmond Gateway Theatre on the evening of Sunday 8 February. |
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Commanding Officer’s Parade
March Past – Commanding Officer, Lieutenant-Colonel John Jessop, CD; Second in Command, Major Alfred Woo; Regimental Sergeant Major, Chief Warrant Officer Leon Jensen, CD, Battery Commander 31 Battery, Major John Brownlee-Baker; Gun Position Officer, Possibly Gunner Rob Wishnicki?; Lieutenant Kent A Wickens; Master Warrant Officer James Jacobson. What will the future hold for those shown? |
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1st Battalion 11th Field Artillery Regiment
The 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA maintained its ties with the 1st/11th Field Artillery in Fort Lewis WA. |
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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 Sergeants’ Mess Annual Mess Dinner for their activities in the previous year. The winner for his service in 1986 is Warrant Officer Dave K Levien. |
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Regimental Wedding
Sergeant Paul Roberts married Connie Jensen with a sword party from the Warrant Officers and Sergeants Mess. Warrant Officer David Levien, Sergeant Layne Yoshimaru, Sergeant Amnon Lichtmann, Warrant Officer James Jacobson, Warrant Officer Clifton John, Sergeant Nona Shorey and Sergeant Brad Shorey. Chief Warrant Officer Leon Jensen’s daughter, Amanda, was the flower girl and appears to not trust guys with swords. |
M109 155mm Self Propelled Howitzer
The Canadian Forces Exhibit at the Pacific National Exhibition featured an M109 155mm Self Propelled Howitzer. At the conclusion of the fair there were a few days when transport was not available to return it to CFB Shilo. What better home than at Bessborough Armoury. Amazingly enough it fit!
The Canadian Forces Exhibit at the Pacific National Exhibition featured an M109 155mm Self Propelled Howitzer. At the conclusion of the fair there were a few days when transport was not available to return it to CFB Shilo. What better home than at Bessborough Armoury. Amazingly enough it fit!
Members Extra-Regimentally Employed
Colonel Stuart T McDonald, CD elected President of the Royal Canadian Artillery Association.
Major Robert (Bob) E Mugford, CD transfers to the Supplementary Reserve.
Former Members now in Regular Force
Gunner George M Dempsey posted to W Battery, Gagetown, NB.
Second Lieutenant Noel RR Dykes, CD Air Defence Troop Commander "U" Bty, 3rd Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, Shilo, MB
6 Jul 1987 Master Warrant Officer Colin Norris posted to "D" Battery Ace Mobile Force (Land) AMF(L), 2nd Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery as Troop Sergeant Major.
Captain John P Pulchny member of 2nd Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery.
Feb 1987 Bombardier Ian Smith component transfers to Regular Force. Posted to J Battery, 3rd Regiment, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery as a detachment member on an M109A3.
Sergeant Paul A Stewart member of 1st Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, Lahr, Germany.
Captain Gary S Woloski promoted to Major. Member of Combat Training Centre, Gagetown, NB.
Colonel Stuart T McDonald, CD elected President of the Royal Canadian Artillery Association.
Major Robert (Bob) E Mugford, CD transfers to the Supplementary Reserve.
Former Members now in Regular Force
Gunner George M Dempsey posted to W Battery, Gagetown, NB.
Second Lieutenant Noel RR Dykes, CD Air Defence Troop Commander "U" Bty, 3rd Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, Shilo, MB
6 Jul 1987 Master Warrant Officer Colin Norris posted to "D" Battery Ace Mobile Force (Land) AMF(L), 2nd Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery as Troop Sergeant Major.
Captain John P Pulchny member of 2nd Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery.
Feb 1987 Bombardier Ian Smith component transfers to Regular Force. Posted to J Battery, 3rd Regiment, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery as a detachment member on an M109A3.
Sergeant Paul A Stewart member of 1st Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, Lahr, Germany.
Captain Gary S Woloski promoted to Major. Member of Combat Training Centre, Gagetown, NB.
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Royal Canadian Artillery Battle School
Sergeant Don Labossiere before component transferring to 15th Field Artillery Regiment in 2001. Pictures shows the instructors from McNaughton Troop in the Spring of 1987. |
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Hell was Hottest on "BLUE BEACH"
Sentinel Magazine - March 1987 Captain Peter Moogk's article about Gunner Nelson Longueay from the 1st Searchlight Regiment, RCA and his pal Joseph Dessureault. |
   
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Officers' Mess
Commanding Officers' Christmas Tea
Don and Jean Maskovic serve up their last Christmas Tea for the Officers' Mess as they turn over the kitchen duties to Bob Healey and his wonderful wife. See more...
Don and Jean Maskovic serve up their last Christmas Tea for the Officers' Mess as they turn over the kitchen duties to Bob Healey and his wonderful wife. See more...
Obituaries
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Major John Alexander Ganshorn
Past President of the B.C. Medical Association 1952-53, passed away peacefully on June 8, 1987 at the age of 79. A dedicated surgeon, he had an outstanding career as a senior member of the Canadian Medical profession. John was born in Grand Coulee, Saskatchewan in 1908. He graduated in medicine at the University of Manitoba winning the Governor General’s Gold Medal. He obtained his M.S. in Surgery from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester in 1939.he married Irene (nee Cameron) in 1934 moving t Vancouver in 1939. He joined the Canadian Army Medical Corp, and served overseas for 3 years eventually earning the rank of Major in the 21st Army Group. He saw duty in England, Sicily, Italy and Belgium. Major Ganshorn arrived on Yorke Island 12 September 1939 as a Captain with the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps. |
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Captain Edward Robert (Ted) Hoskinson CD
Served overseas with the 5th Anti-Tank Regiment, R.C.A., and was Mentioned in Despatches. Member of the 34th Field Regiment R.C.A., Montreal, and the 15th Field Regiment R.C.A., Vancouver. Grand Knight Elect, Knights of Columbus. Suddenly in Montreal, on June 8, 1987, aged 75 years. Survived by his loving family: wife, Margherita; children, Elizabeth (Mrs. Antoine Maloney) of Montreal, Que., Cathrin (Mrs. Thomas Fischer of New York, N.Y., Doctor Michael (daughter-in-law Gisele) of Prince Rupert, and Joan (Mrs. Hans Toom) of Thunder Bay, Ont. Beloved brother of William and James (sister-in-law, Norah) of Ottawa, Ont., Eleanor (Mrs. John de R. Warren) of Pointe-au-Pic, Que, and Frederick of Toronto, Ont.; brothers-in-law, Charles W. Bourgeois (Cecilia) of Victoria, and George Quinn of Ottawa, Ont. |
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Lieutenant-Colonel Horace Wesley Joangas Peck ED
H.W. Joe, born March 26, 1915 in Victoria, B.C. passed away suddenly on May 22, 1987 in Sidney, B.C. After graduating from McGill University, he joined the militia and following the outbreak of war in 1939, went overseas and served in the Canadian Army with distinction in England and north-west Europe for 6 years. He subsequently served as Commanding officer with the 102nd Coast Artillery, Vancouver, attaining the rank of Lt. Colonel. During his varied career he held senior engineering positions with the B.C. Electric Co., B.C. Hydro, Expo 67 (Montreal) and Oxford Leaseholds (Edmonton, Alta). Lieutenant-Colonel Peck was Commanding Officer 102nd Coast Regiment, RCA from 1952 to 1954. |
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
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