15th Field Artillery Regiment
The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery
1990
The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery
1990
as at 11 July 2022
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
Nominal Roll – 6 February 1990
Commanding Officer: Lieutenant-Colonel John T Carter CD
Regimental Sergeant Major: Master Warrant Officer David K Levien CD
Honorary Colonel: Brigadier RT DuMoulin ED CD
Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel: Ronald James Webster CD
Second in Command: Major William A MacMillan
Headquarters Battery Commander: Major Robert E Mugford, CD
Headquarters Battery Sergeant Major: Sergeant Jennifer Jackson
Regular Support Staff Officer: Captain Robert J Bower
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Commanding Officer: Lieutenant-Colonel John T Carter CD
Regimental Sergeant Major: Master Warrant Officer David K Levien CD
Honorary Colonel: Brigadier RT DuMoulin ED CD
Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel: Ronald James Webster CD
Second in Command: Major William A MacMillan
Headquarters Battery Commander: Major Robert E Mugford, CD
Headquarters Battery Sergeant Major: Sergeant Jennifer Jackson
Regular Support Staff Officer: Captain Robert J Bower
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Promotions
Bombardier Robert G Wishnicki promoted Master Bombardier. |
Appointments
Feb 90 Captain Leon Jensen CD appointed Battery Captain 31 Battery
Feb 90 Captain Leon Jensen CD appointed Battery Captain 31 Battery
New Members
Feb 1990 Bombardier Ian M Smith rejoins the unit as a component transfer from the Regular Force.
Feb 1990 Bombardier Ian M Smith rejoins the unit as a component transfer from the Regular Force.
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Lisa M Abbott
Mark D Ardley Matthew F Barrington Andrea M Bond Rob Garrett |
Shane Hall
Abdallah S Kalmoni William Martinez Suzanne M Morgan Jason B Morley |
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 Donato Calogero.
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 Donato Calogero.
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UN Forces in Cyprus (UNIFICYP)
In the interest of international peace and security, the Mission was established in March 1964 to use its best efforts to prevent the recurrence of fighting between the Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots and, as necessary, to contribute to the maintenance and restoration of law and order and a return to normal conditions. Since the hostilities of 1974, the mandate has included supervising the cease-fire and maintaining a buffer zone between the lines of the Cyprus National Guard and of the Turkish and Turkish Cypriot forces. Private Grayham C Partridge deployed with the Canadian Contingent. See more.. |
Members Extra-Regimentally Employed
Colonel Stuart T McDonald, CD graduates from Canada's National Defence College.
Colonel Stuart T McDonald promoted Brigadier-General and appointed Commander of Pacific Militia Area
Sergeant David B Carter Class B Chilliwack, BC.
Captain Daniel Wort Class B Headquarters Pacific Militia Area.
Former Members now in Regular Force
Sergeant George M Dempsey posted to Zulu Battery 1st Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, Lahr, Germany.
Captain Noel RR Dykes promoted Captain, posted back to Regimental Headquarters, 4 Air Defence Regiment, Canadian Forces Europe, Lahr, Federal Republic Germany; Jun 90 Air Defence Instructor in Gunnery (IG) Course, Air Defence Artillery School, Chatham NB.
Master Warrant Officer Colin Norris, Troop Sergeant Major, “E” Battery (Para) 2nd Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery.
Captain John P Pulchny FMC Headquarters, St Hubert, QC.
Sergeant Paul A Stewart posted to Field Artillery School, Gagetown, NB.
Major Gary S Woloski LRMP, Ottawa, ON.
Colonel Stuart T McDonald, CD graduates from Canada's National Defence College.
Colonel Stuart T McDonald promoted Brigadier-General and appointed Commander of Pacific Militia Area
Sergeant David B Carter Class B Chilliwack, BC.
Captain Daniel Wort Class B Headquarters Pacific Militia Area.
Former Members now in Regular Force
Sergeant George M Dempsey posted to Zulu Battery 1st Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, Lahr, Germany.
Captain Noel RR Dykes promoted Captain, posted back to Regimental Headquarters, 4 Air Defence Regiment, Canadian Forces Europe, Lahr, Federal Republic Germany; Jun 90 Air Defence Instructor in Gunnery (IG) Course, Air Defence Artillery School, Chatham NB.
Master Warrant Officer Colin Norris, Troop Sergeant Major, “E” Battery (Para) 2nd Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery.
Captain John P Pulchny FMC Headquarters, St Hubert, QC.
Sergeant Paul A Stewart posted to Field Artillery School, Gagetown, NB.
Major Gary S Woloski LRMP, Ottawa, ON.
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Former Members now with Cadet Instructor Cadre (CIC).
Captain Eric Tyldesley-Gore CD commands #1705 Army Cadet Corps in Vernon BC How does a former Artillery Regimental Sergeant Major / District Sergeant Major decorate his Cadet office? |
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Militia Command and Staff Course
Major John Brownlee-Baker attends the year long course. |
Commanding Officer's Parade
Major John Brownlee-Baker leads 31 Battery in the march past. From right to left - Captain Steve Burridge, Lieutenant Nick Watts, Bombardier Al Mcdonnell, Bombardier Scott Waldman, 6, 7, Major Al Woo.
Master Bombardier Dominic Da Assuncao and Private Tom Green are followed by Gunner Rob Garrett, 12, Bombardier Dawne Larsen, Master Bombardier Kevin Rankin, Gunner Lisa Abbott, Private Penny Wright, Bombardier Barry Macleod, Private William Martinez and Sergeant Keith Laing. That may be Major Bob Mugford in the rear.
Master Bombardier Ian Smith leads 22, Bombardier Rob Wishnicki, 24, Sergeant Mike Imada and Sergeant John McClelland.
Major John Brownlee-Baker leads 31 Battery in the march past. From right to left - Captain Steve Burridge, Lieutenant Nick Watts, Bombardier Al Mcdonnell, Bombardier Scott Waldman, 6, 7, Major Al Woo.
Master Bombardier Dominic Da Assuncao and Private Tom Green are followed by Gunner Rob Garrett, 12, Bombardier Dawne Larsen, Master Bombardier Kevin Rankin, Gunner Lisa Abbott, Private Penny Wright, Bombardier Barry Macleod, Private William Martinez and Sergeant Keith Laing. That may be Major Bob Mugford in the rear.
Master Bombardier Ian Smith leads 22, Bombardier Rob Wishnicki, 24, Sergeant Mike Imada and Sergeant John McClelland.
Soldiers' Christmas Dinner
The traditional Christmas gathering with the officers serving the soldiers. The head table has the Regimental Sergeant Major Master Warrant Officer Dave Levien, the youngest Gunner Private William Martinez, Commanding Officer Lieutenant-Colonel John Carter, Honorary Colonel Theo Dumoulin and the oldest Gunner Maurice King. See more...
The traditional Christmas gathering with the officers serving the soldiers. The head table has the Regimental Sergeant Major Master Warrant Officer Dave Levien, the youngest Gunner Private William Martinez, Commanding Officer Lieutenant-Colonel John Carter, Honorary Colonel Theo Dumoulin and the oldest Gunner Maurice King. See more...
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24 Aug 1990 - Forward Observation Officers Course, Shilo MB
A tale that should be told from the FOO course is that of a commissioned Regimental Sergeant Major taking his first course as a student. Day 1 set the tone as the instructors were gathered at the front of the classroom and identifying the students from the nominal roll. Overhead, amidst their whisperings were the words, “Which one was the RSM?” See more... |
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70th Birthday Dinner and Dance
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Summer Performances
The Regimental Band is featured in an article in the Reservist newspaper. |
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Loyal Nanaimo Marine Festival
The Band is voted "best military band." |
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Military Band Spectacular
The Regimental Band invites the Maritime Forces Pacific Band, the United States Air Force Band and the Pipes and Drums of The Seaforth Highlanders of Canada for an extravaganza at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. |
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Richmond's Gateway Theatre
The Regimental Band plays for a community theatre and introduces Gunner Edward Bear. |
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Pop and Circumstance
Orpheum Theatre |
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Remembrance Day 1990
Salute Troop Commander - Lieutenant Ron Mathews
Assistant Troop Commander - Second Lieutenant Nick Watts
Assistant Troop Commander - Lieutenant Kenneth West
Salute Troop Sergeant Major -
#1 Detachment Commander – Sergeant Donato Calogero See more...
Salute Troop Commander - Lieutenant Ron Mathews
Assistant Troop Commander - Second Lieutenant Nick Watts
Assistant Troop Commander - Lieutenant Kenneth West
Salute Troop Sergeant Major -
#1 Detachment Commander – Sergeant Donato Calogero See more...
Yakima Exercise March 1990
Another wonderful day at Yakima Firing Centre with clear blue sky and the burning sun. The Cam nets provide a slight bit of shade but it gets real hot by noon. The Command Post displays the large red range flag while the ammunition is delivered to the gun line. The Commanding Officer, Lieutenant-Colonel John Carter and the Regimental Sergeant Major Master Warrant Officer Dave Levien having a discussion along the dusty road. See more...
Another wonderful day at Yakima Firing Centre with clear blue sky and the burning sun. The Cam nets provide a slight bit of shade but it gets real hot by noon. The Command Post displays the large red range flag while the ammunition is delivered to the gun line. The Commanding Officer, Lieutenant-Colonel John Carter and the Regimental Sergeant Major Master Warrant Officer Dave Levien having a discussion along the dusty road. See more...
MILCON 90 (or did we call it On Guard 90? or was it Oh God 90?)
It's not often that we have a complete Militia Regiment deployed for a summer concentration. Here's eighteen guns with representatives from 5 (BC) Bty to 116 Ind Bty lined up in the field in Wainwright. It appears that Lieutenant-Colonel John Carter is running off to a meeting after talking with the Regimental Sergeant Major Master Warrant Officer Dave Levien. There's a lot of vehicles when you get an entire regiment lined up ready to move. See more...
It's not often that we have a complete Militia Regiment deployed for a summer concentration. Here's eighteen guns with representatives from 5 (BC) Bty to 116 Ind Bty lined up in the field in Wainwright. It appears that Lieutenant-Colonel John Carter is running off to a meeting after talking with the Regimental Sergeant Major Master Warrant Officer Dave Levien. There's a lot of vehicles when you get an entire regiment lined up ready to move. See more...
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Bessborough Armoury
The Arbutus Area Sub-committee of the Kitsilano citizen's group came up with plans for the armoury as part of the renewal required with the closure of the Molson O'Keefe Brewery (Were most armouries built beside breweries? Or were most breweries built beside armouries? |
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Handicap Ramp
Bessborough Armoury undergoes renovations to make the building more handicap accessible. This includes the construction of a ramp leading up to the washroom facilities.
Bessborough Armoury undergoes renovations to make the building more handicap accessible. This includes the construction of a ramp leading up to the washroom facilities.
Officers' Mess
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St. Barbara's Day Dining In
How to liven up a dinner after the head table departs! |
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The 45th Annual Military Ball
The prestigious event was held at the Hotel Vancouver. Invites were mailed, tickets purchased. Debutantes were enlisted and given a wonderful introduction to the intricacies of the formal event.
The menu was prepared. Now, if I only had photos of the actual event……..
The prestigious event was held at the Hotel Vancouver. Invites were mailed, tickets purchased. Debutantes were enlisted and given a wonderful introduction to the intricacies of the formal event.
The menu was prepared. Now, if I only had photos of the actual event……..
Warrant Officers' and Sergeants' Mess
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Annual Mess Dinner
The invitation, but no photos.... |
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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 1989 is Sergeant John H McClelland. |
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March 1990
I have a date, I'm just not too sure of the event...Ladies Dining in? Sergeant Ron Pajala, 2, Sergeant Danny Bruno, Warrant Officer Clive Walton, Master Warrant Officer Dave Levien, Sergeant Beaumont, Sergeant Surges, 8, Captain Richard Van Slyke, Jimmy Hamilton, Peter Erwin, On the ladies side we have May Hamilton, Ermgard Erwin, Thelma Fite, Jeneanne Bruno, Marjorie Gilpin, Vivienne Van Slyke with Pearl Mapron out front. |
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New Years Day Levee - Checking out some old photographs. 1, 2, Master Warrant Officer Dave Levien, Sergeant John Otway, Sergeant Keith Laing, 6
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15th Field Artillery Regiment Museum and Archives
Major Stuart Maitland
Major Victor Stevenson CD
Captain F.K. Brown
The museum’s summer intern, Donna MacNutt compiled a thorough architectural description of Bessborough Armoury. Donna’s account confirmed the building’s aesthetic value in its community and city.
Major Victor Stevenson CD
Captain F.K. Brown
The museum’s summer intern, Donna MacNutt compiled a thorough architectural description of Bessborough Armoury. Donna’s account confirmed the building’s aesthetic value in its community and city.
Point Grey Fort - Artillery Heritage Project
The Point Grey Fort project was initiated in order to preserve the history of Vancouver's defences during the Second World War and remember those that had served the Regiment during those years. The attached letter was distributed to all Gunners in order to raise the necessary funds.
Members that had served during that period were encourage to record their memories so that we can ensure that their stories are not forgotten. See more...
The Point Grey Fort project was initiated in order to preserve the history of Vancouver's defences during the Second World War and remember those that had served the Regiment during those years. The attached letter was distributed to all Gunners in order to raise the necessary funds.
Members that had served during that period were encourage to record their memories so that we can ensure that their stories are not forgotten. 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
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