15th Field Artillery Regiment
The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery
1992
The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery
1992
as at 29 February 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
Regimental Nominal Roll - 19 Sept 1992
Bombardier Abbott Lisa M 31Bty Master Corporal Larsen Dawne P RHQ
Warrant Officer Alden Jeff A Attach Posted Private Leblanc Natalie A 68Bty
Captain Amos William J RHQ Gunner Lefloch Derek M 68Bty
Officer Cadet Ardley Mark D 31Bty Master Bombardier Lenis George B RHQ
Gunner Armstrong Anthony A 68Bty Sergeant Lichtmann Amnon 31Bty
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Bombardier Abbott Lisa M 31Bty Master Corporal Larsen Dawne P RHQ
Warrant Officer Alden Jeff A Attach Posted Private Leblanc Natalie A 68Bty
Captain Amos William J RHQ Gunner Lefloch Derek M 68Bty
Officer Cadet Ardley Mark D 31Bty Master Bombardier Lenis George B RHQ
Gunner Armstrong Anthony A 68Bty Sergeant Lichtmann Amnon 31Bty
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31 Battery Fanout
Battery Commander (BC): Captain Peter Faliszewski
Battery Sergeant Major (BSM): Master Warrant Officer Mark Jackson
Battery Captain (BK): Captain Glen Hamilton-Brown
Troop Commander: Captain Leon Jensen CD
Forward Observation Off. (FOO) Technician: MBdr Scott Waldman
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Battery Commander (BC): Captain Peter Faliszewski
Battery Sergeant Major (BSM): Master Warrant Officer Mark Jackson
Battery Captain (BK): Captain Glen Hamilton-Brown
Troop Commander: Captain Leon Jensen CD
Forward Observation Off. (FOO) Technician: MBdr Scott Waldman
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Promotions and Appointments this year
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Captain Dean Drysdale promoted Major. |
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22 February 1992 Brigadier General WT Wickett CD appointed Honorary Lieutenant Colonel. |
New Members
Donald R Alsop
Anthony A Armstrong
Darrell Erickson
Chris Schulz
Donald R Alsop
Anthony A Armstrong
Darrell Erickson
Chris Schulz
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UN Protection Force (Yugoslavia) (UNPROFOR)
UNPROFOR was established in February 1992 as an interim arrangement to create the conditions of peace and security required for the negotiation of an overall settlement of the Yugoslavian crisis. The role of the UN troops was to ensure that areas designated as "UN Protected Areas" (UNPA) became and remained demilitarized and that all persons residing in these areas were protected from fear of armed attack. Bombardier Drew Bartlett deployed with 2 PPCLI in March 1992. Bombardier John Meszaros deployed in October . See more... |
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Gunner Bill Rae, Bombardier Rob Garrett and Gunner Garnet Woodford pose with the Commanding Officer, Lieutenant-Colonel John Brownlee-Baker prior to their attachment to their UNPROFOR Regular Force Battalion.
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125 Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal
The medal was awarded to those making a significant contribution to their fellow citizens, their community, or to Canada. Military nominees were selected by the chain of command based on merit. The following members were awarded the 125th Anniversary of Canada Medal: Sergeant Donato Calogero, Master Bombardier Dawne Larsen, Bombardier William Martinez and Captain Richard J Van Slyke CD. See more... |
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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 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. The 1992 award is presented to Gunner Ruiz.
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. The 1992 award is presented to Gunner Ruiz.
Most Efficient Recruit 15th Field Artillery Regiment
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 Vik.
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 Vik.
15th Field Regiment RCA Rifle Range Challenge Cup
Sep 1992 Awarded to Sergeant Donato Calogero. |
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UNFICYP United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus OP SNOWGOOSE 58
Lieutenant Kent A Wickens Master Bombardier Robert G Wishnicki Bombardier Ken Chui Bombardier Rick Tennant Bombardier Oliver Young Bombardier Dave Urquhart Bombardier Lisa Abbott Bombardier Anthony Gee Bombardier Shane Hall Gunner Dolan Magrath See more.... |
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Western Challenge
The Regiment deploys to sunny Wainwright for a week of live fire training. See more....
The Regiment deploys to sunny Wainwright for a week of live fire training. See more....
20-22 Nov 1992 Exercise Target Round, Chilliwack, BC
RSO Captain Leon Jensen
More photos from the Amnon Lichtmann collection. I might have this in the wrong year but that's because everyone is wearing their raincoats and I can't see their ranks! It's definitely Chilliwack and it appears to be Captain Leon Jensen as the Range Conducting Officer (RCO) with Lieutenant Kent Wickens as an Assistant RCO and Captain Ron Mathews as the Range Safety Officer (RSO). The relay, from the right, appears to be Donato Calogero, Nick Watts, Layne Yoshimaru and John McClelland. See more...
RSO Captain Leon Jensen
More photos from the Amnon Lichtmann collection. I might have this in the wrong year but that's because everyone is wearing their raincoats and I can't see their ranks! It's definitely Chilliwack and it appears to be Captain Leon Jensen as the Range Conducting Officer (RCO) with Lieutenant Kent Wickens as an Assistant RCO and Captain Ron Mathews as the Range Safety Officer (RSO). The relay, from the right, appears to be Donato Calogero, Nick Watts, Layne Yoshimaru and John McClelland. See more...
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Fort Lewis
Lieutenant-Colonel John Brownlee- Baker provides some guidance to members of the Regiment; 1, Maj Alfred Woo, Sgt Donato Calogero, Sgt John McClelland, MBdr Kevin Rankin and Sgt Mike Imada. |
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Remembrance Day CFL - Salute to the Veterans
The guns were deployed to BC Place as part of the half time show. They were not fired due to safety concerns. Number 1 Gun Detachment - Sgt Mike Imada, 2, 3, 4, 5; Number 2 Gun Detachment - MBdr Dolomont, 2, 3, 4, 5; Number 3 Gun Detachment - MBdr Derek Mann; 2, 3, Pte Terry Stratton, Pte Liane Louangxay, 6; Number 4 Gun Detachment - MBdr AD Lavalee, Gnr Garnet Woodford, Bdr Alan McDonnell, Gnr Martinez, 5
The guns were deployed to BC Place as part of the half time show. They were not fired due to safety concerns. Number 1 Gun Detachment - Sgt Mike Imada, 2, 3, 4, 5; Number 2 Gun Detachment - MBdr Dolomont, 2, 3, 4, 5; Number 3 Gun Detachment - MBdr Derek Mann; 2, 3, Pte Terry Stratton, Pte Liane Louangxay, 6; Number 4 Gun Detachment - MBdr AD Lavalee, Gnr Garnet Woodford, Bdr Alan McDonnell, Gnr Martinez, 5
Supplementary Ready Reserve (SRR)
Master Bombardier Ian M Smith transfers to SRR
Master Bombardier Ian M Smith transfers to SRR
Members Qualifications
Battery Commander Course, Gagetown, NB 8-24 Jun 1992
Captain Leon Jensen, CD
Captain Ron Matthews
Battery Commander Course, Gagetown, NB 8-24 Jun 1992
Captain Leon Jensen, CD
Captain Ron Matthews
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New Years Eve Tour
The Regimental Band sets out on a tour of Southern California to kick off the new year. |
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Military Band Spectacular
A salute to Canada's 125th anniversary by the Regimental Band. |
Communications Course April-May 1992
Preparatory course for personnel deploying to OP SNOWGOOSE. Included the infamous Ex RADIO MOVE with detachment deployments to select locations in Surrey, BC. These locations included Safeway and Canadian Tire parking lots; Surrey Pre-Trial Centre and residential driveways.
Course Officer – Captain Leon Jensen
Candidates - Master Bombardier Rob G Wishnicki
Master Bombardier Chiu
Bombardier Lisa Abbott
Bombardier Anthony Gee
Bombardier Randy Phillips
Bombardier Rick Tennant
Bombardier Dave Urquhart
Gunner Shane Hall
Gunner Dolan Magrath
Preparatory course for personnel deploying to OP SNOWGOOSE. Included the infamous Ex RADIO MOVE with detachment deployments to select locations in Surrey, BC. These locations included Safeway and Canadian Tire parking lots; Surrey Pre-Trial Centre and residential driveways.
Course Officer – Captain Leon Jensen
Candidates - Master Bombardier Rob G Wishnicki
Master Bombardier Chiu
Bombardier Lisa Abbott
Bombardier Anthony Gee
Bombardier Randy Phillips
Bombardier Rick Tennant
Bombardier Dave Urquhart
Gunner Shane Hall
Gunner Dolan Magrath
Exercises Conducted
9-12 Oct 1992 Exercise Rolling Thunder, Fort Lewis, WA
FOO Captain Leon Jensen
9-12 Oct 1992 Exercise Rolling Thunder, Fort Lewis, WA
FOO Captain Leon Jensen
Members Extra-Regimentally Employed
Brigadier-General Stuart T McDonald employed as Chief of Staff – Reserves; Reserve Advisor to the Commander of the Army at Land Force Headquarters, Montreal, QC.
Former Members now in Regular Force
Sergeant George M Dempsey 15th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA as part of 10/90 cadre.
Sergeant Paul A Stewart promoted to Warrant Officer, posted to 3rd Field Regiment, RCA, Saint John, NB.
Captain Noel RR Dykes, CD Air Defence Artillery School, Chatham NB; Jun 92 Battery Commander 4 Air Defence Battery - Air Defence Artillery School, Chatham NB (4 Air Defence Battery was assigned task of conducting ALL Air Defence Artillery Live fire Exercises for entire Air Defence community, had a HELL of a good time)
Captain John P Pulchny posted to Regular Support Staff (Atlantic).
Master Warrant Officer Colin Norris, Battery Sergeant Major, “F” Battery (Para) 2nd Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery.
The Christensen brothers serving together at Fort Benning, Georgia May 1992
Brigadier-General Stuart T McDonald employed as Chief of Staff – Reserves; Reserve Advisor to the Commander of the Army at Land Force Headquarters, Montreal, QC.
Former Members now in Regular Force
Sergeant George M Dempsey 15th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA as part of 10/90 cadre.
Sergeant Paul A Stewart promoted to Warrant Officer, posted to 3rd Field Regiment, RCA, Saint John, NB.
Captain Noel RR Dykes, CD Air Defence Artillery School, Chatham NB; Jun 92 Battery Commander 4 Air Defence Battery - Air Defence Artillery School, Chatham NB (4 Air Defence Battery was assigned task of conducting ALL Air Defence Artillery Live fire Exercises for entire Air Defence community, had a HELL of a good time)
Captain John P Pulchny posted to Regular Support Staff (Atlantic).
Master Warrant Officer Colin Norris, Battery Sergeant Major, “F” Battery (Para) 2nd Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery.
The Christensen brothers serving together at Fort Benning, Georgia May 1992
Vancouver Coastal Defences revisited
The defence of the Vancouver Harbour was quite extensive with Forts located at Point Grey, Stanley Park and Narrows North. The requirement to illuminate targets should an attack take place at night necessitated the construction of searchlight emplacements throughout the area. The Point Atkinson emplacement is still in place below the lighthouse along with the concrete foundation for the generator. See more...
The defence of the Vancouver Harbour was quite extensive with Forts located at Point Grey, Stanley Park and Narrows North. The requirement to illuminate targets should an attack take place at night necessitated the construction of searchlight emplacements throughout the area. The Point Atkinson emplacement is still in place below the lighthouse along with the concrete foundation for the generator. See more...
The Officers’ Mess
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Major Joseph Gordon Chutter MC
Major Chutter was a member of the Vancouver Armoury Association that was instrumental in the planning and construction of Bessborough Armoury. He was also the Battery Commander of 5th Siege Battery from 1920 until 1924. |
The 47th 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.
There was a Debutantes’ Dinner and Dance at the Bessborough Armoury.
The Dads and Debs event at The Drill Hall on Beatty Street.
The menu was prepared.
Still no photos of the actual event……Although we do have some social pages from the local newspapers.
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.
There was a Debutantes’ Dinner and Dance at the Bessborough Armoury.
The Dads and Debs event at The Drill Hall on Beatty Street.
The menu was prepared.
Still no photos of the actual event……Although we do have some social pages from the local newspapers.
Obituaries
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Retired Former Members
Former Bombardier Dan Wheeldon was featured in a Vancouver Sun article that detailed his work with the Canadian Agency, Commonwealth War Graves Commission. |
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Lieutenant-Colonel Francis Cassillis (Bud) Garrett CD
Commanding Officer - 15th Field Regiment, RCA 1958 - 1962
Deeply mourned by his loving family and sadly missed by friends and associates.proudly served his country and regiment since 1937, serving overseas in World War II and later commanding the 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA. Survived by his wife, Eileen (Mickey); daughter and son-in-law, Margaret and Richard Collier; grandson Garrett Collier, all of Richmond; sister, Judy Lee of Vancouver; nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held at St Albans Anglican Church (7251 St Alban's Road, Richmond) on Thursday, April 2, 1992 at 1:30 pm with Rev. Arthur J. Nash officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St Alban's Capital Improvement Fund or a charity of one's choice. Following the service, tea will be served at the 15th Field Artillery Officers' Mess, 2025 West 11th, Vancouver.
Commanding Officer - 15th Field Regiment, RCA 1958 - 1962
Deeply mourned by his loving family and sadly missed by friends and associates.proudly served his country and regiment since 1937, serving overseas in World War II and later commanding the 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA. Survived by his wife, Eileen (Mickey); daughter and son-in-law, Margaret and Richard Collier; grandson Garrett Collier, all of Richmond; sister, Judy Lee of Vancouver; nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held at St Albans Anglican Church (7251 St Alban's Road, Richmond) on Thursday, April 2, 1992 at 1:30 pm with Rev. Arthur J. Nash officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St Alban's Capital Improvement Fund or a charity of one's choice. Following the service, tea will be served at the 15th Field Artillery Officers' Mess, 2025 West 11th, Vancouver.
Captain David Hubert Bain Mapleton CD 1920-1992
I saw three ships come sailing April 19th marks the ten-year anniversary of the passing of David H. Mapleton, dearly loved husband to Bettie, father of David Jr. and Marjorie, and uncle of Anne and Jill. He was a proud Canadian and served with the 15th Field Regiment to ensure, as much as possible, that there would be no more war. He raised his son and daughter in an environment powered by love, guided by compassion, and protected by the bonds of family, yet encouraged them to grow and experience life in their own ways. Fishing was his favourite pastime, but it was also his best excuse for spending countless hours with his son, and latterly his grandson. Many students and executives of the Credit Management profession alike will remember and appreciate David's tenacity in promoting excellence in the field; exampled by his leadership and evidenced in his texts and educational materials. David possessed a limitless repertoire of anecdotes, an infectious "let's have a small party" enjoyment of friends and family. With patience and understanding he always found time for others as well as his own interests-to research and publish the family history, build models of ships and clocks, write books, craft countless home and garden improvements, travel and stay informed on current affairs. David was surely the most Indomitable of the Breed and we trust now he is enjoying a well-deserved rest happily fishing on the banks of the Bulkley River and in the mists of Hi Hium{Lake Fishing Lodge in Cache Creek}
Obituaries - North Shore News
I saw three ships come sailing April 19th marks the ten-year anniversary of the passing of David H. Mapleton, dearly loved husband to Bettie, father of David Jr. and Marjorie, and uncle of Anne and Jill. He was a proud Canadian and served with the 15th Field Regiment to ensure, as much as possible, that there would be no more war. He raised his son and daughter in an environment powered by love, guided by compassion, and protected by the bonds of family, yet encouraged them to grow and experience life in their own ways. Fishing was his favourite pastime, but it was also his best excuse for spending countless hours with his son, and latterly his grandson. Many students and executives of the Credit Management profession alike will remember and appreciate David's tenacity in promoting excellence in the field; exampled by his leadership and evidenced in his texts and educational materials. David possessed a limitless repertoire of anecdotes, an infectious "let's have a small party" enjoyment of friends and family. With patience and understanding he always found time for others as well as his own interests-to research and publish the family history, build models of ships and clocks, write books, craft countless home and garden improvements, travel and stay informed on current affairs. David was surely the most Indomitable of the Breed and we trust now he is enjoying a well-deserved rest happily fishing on the banks of the Bulkley River and in the mists of Hi Hium{Lake Fishing Lodge in Cache Creek}
Obituaries - North Shore News
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