15th Field Artillery Regiment
The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery
1993
The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery
1993
as at 14 October 2018
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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13 Oct 1993 Captain Leon Jensen CD promoted Major.
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28 Oct 1993 Master Bombardier Robert G Wishnicki promoted Sergeant.
28 Oct 1993 Master Bombardier George Lenis promoted Sergeant. |
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Appointments
Sep 93 Captain Leon Jensen CD appointed Battery Commander 31 Battery
Sep 93 Captain Leon Jensen CD appointed Battery Commander 31 Battery
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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. The following unit personnel were awarded the medal on the conclusion of OP SNOWGOOSE 58 in March 1993. 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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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 Rob Garrett, Gunner Bill Rae and Gunner Garnet Woodford deploy in 1993. See more... |
New Members
Fernand L Aguillan
Bernard H Arai
James Perkins
Fernand L Aguillan
Bernard H Arai
James Perkins
Members Qualifications
Forward Observation Officer Course
Lieutenant Kent A Wickens CD
5 Feb 1993 Militia Officers Staff Course, Chilliwack, BC
Captain Leon Jensen CD
Apr 1993 Qualification Level (QL) 6A Field Artillery Detachment Commander Course, Artillery Battle School, Shilo MB
Master Bombardier Rob G. Wishnicki
Forward Observation Officer Course
Lieutenant Kent A Wickens CD
5 Feb 1993 Militia Officers Staff Course, Chilliwack, BC
Captain Leon Jensen CD
Apr 1993 Qualification Level (QL) 6A Field Artillery Detachment Commander Course, Artillery Battle School, Shilo MB
Master Bombardier Rob G. Wishnicki
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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: Captain DB Harrison, Master Warrant Officer Fred H Rossi, Sergeant JYD Thiebert and Master Bombardier C McGinley. This year’s winner was 45F gun detachment commanded by Sergeant Donato Calogero. |
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15th Field Regiment RCA Rifle Range Challenge Cup
Sep 1993 Awarded to Lieutenant Douglas P. Gayton. |
Remembrance Day
Salute Troop Commander - Lieutenant Douglas Gayton
Assistant Troop Commander - Lieutenant Nick Watts
Assistant Troop Commander -
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Salute Troop Commander - Lieutenant Douglas Gayton
Assistant Troop Commander - Lieutenant Nick Watts
Assistant Troop Commander -
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Clinton Yeltsin Summit in Vancouver - 3 April 1993
The first meeting between President Bill Clinton of the United States of America and Russian President Boris Yeltsin. The guns deployed to the tarmac at Vancouver International Airport and awaited the arrival of Air Force One and the equivalent Russian airliner. Captain Leon Jensen was dispatched to the reception area where he stood with a cell phone awaiting for the Honour Guard to order "Present Arms." Standing with the phone, in the crowd, he waited for each of the dignitaries to step up to the podium, he whispered into the receiver, "Standby", "Standby", "Standby" (Why is that Security guy standing beside Capt Jensen and why are the snipers on the hangar roofs scanning the crowd?) "Fire!" Perfect timing! The Commanding Officer, Lieutenant-Colonel John Brownlee-Baker and the Regimental Sergeant Major Chief Warrant Officer Vic Yano can be seen standing at the front with the Salute Troop Command Team, Lieutenant Kent Wickens, Lieutenant Nick Watts and Sergeant John McClelland.
#1 - Sergeant Rob Wishnicki
The first meeting between President Bill Clinton of the United States of America and Russian President Boris Yeltsin. The guns deployed to the tarmac at Vancouver International Airport and awaited the arrival of Air Force One and the equivalent Russian airliner. Captain Leon Jensen was dispatched to the reception area where he stood with a cell phone awaiting for the Honour Guard to order "Present Arms." Standing with the phone, in the crowd, he waited for each of the dignitaries to step up to the podium, he whispered into the receiver, "Standby", "Standby", "Standby" (Why is that Security guy standing beside Capt Jensen and why are the snipers on the hangar roofs scanning the crowd?) "Fire!" Perfect timing! The Commanding Officer, Lieutenant-Colonel John Brownlee-Baker and the Regimental Sergeant Major Chief Warrant Officer Vic Yano can be seen standing at the front with the Salute Troop Command Team, Lieutenant Kent Wickens, Lieutenant Nick Watts and Sergeant John McClelland.
#1 - Sergeant Rob Wishnicki
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That's Life in the Militia
The Maple Ridge - Pitt Meadows News posted an article profiling 68 Battery in the Valley and Officer Cadet Dave Scott. |
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Palm Springs
Captain Richard Van Slyke poses with Sonny Bono and the United States Marine Corps Bandsmen attached to the 15th Field Artillery Regiment Band for their Palm Springs tour. |
Christmas Parade - 11 December 1993
Does anyone have photographs and stories from the dinner afterwards? See more...
Does anyone have photographs and stories from the dinner afterwards? See more...
Members Extra-Regimentally Employed
Brigadier-General Stuart T McDonald Chief of Staff – Reserves; Reserve Advisor to the Commander of the Army at Land Force Headquarters, Montreal, QC.
January 1993 – James Christensen on the summit of El Pico de Orizaba, or Citlaltépetl (5,636 metres / 18,491 ft), Veracruz, Mexico.
Brigadier-General Stuart T McDonald Chief of Staff – Reserves; Reserve Advisor to the Commander of the Army at Land Force Headquarters, Montreal, QC.
January 1993 – James Christensen on the summit of El Pico de Orizaba, or Citlaltépetl (5,636 metres / 18,491 ft), Veracruz, Mexico.
Former Members now in Regular Force
Sergeant George M Dempsey 15th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA as part of 10/90 cadre.
Captain Noel RR Dykes, CD 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).
Master Warrant Officer Colin Norris, Battery Sergeant Major, “F” Battery (Para) 2nd Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery.
Captain John P Pulchny posted to Land Force Atlantic Area Headquarters.
Warrant Officer Paul A Stewart 3rd Field Regiment, RCA, Saint John, NB.
Sergeant George M Dempsey 15th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA as part of 10/90 cadre.
Captain Noel RR Dykes, CD 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).
Master Warrant Officer Colin Norris, Battery Sergeant Major, “F” Battery (Para) 2nd Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery.
Captain John P Pulchny posted to Land Force Atlantic Area Headquarters.
Warrant Officer Paul A Stewart 3rd Field Regiment, RCA, Saint John, NB.
Exercises Conducted
12-14 Mar 1993 Exercise Cougar Salvo, Yakima Firing Centre, WA
FOO – Capt Leon Jensen
12-14 Mar 1993 Exercise Cougar Salvo, Yakima Firing Centre, WA
FOO – Capt Leon Jensen
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Summer 1993
Western Artillery Regiment concentrates in Wainwright, Alberta under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel John Brownlee-Baker. |
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8-11 Oct 1993 Exercise October Gunner, Fort Lewis, WA
BC – Capt Leon Jensen
BC – Capt Leon Jensen
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Sergeant Rob G Wishnicki, on board the aircraft carrier USS Constellation, Coronado Beach, San Diego, CA being shown the US M203 AR 15 (40mm Grenade Launcher) by a member of the US Marine Corps.
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Ceremonies
Santa Claus visits Bessborough Armoury. |
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Officers' Mess - St Barbara's Day Mess Dinner 1993
(Were you there? Please advise if there is an error in the year!)
(Were you there? Please advise if there is an error in the year!)
The 48th 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 Seaforth Armoury. There was a tea and training session with the RCMP. The Dads and Daughters event at The Drill Hall on Beatty Street. The menu was prepared. Newspaper articles were printed and the Debutantes prepared for the big event! But still no photos of the actual event…… See more...
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 Seaforth Armoury. There was a tea and training session with the RCMP. The Dads and Daughters event at The Drill Hall on Beatty Street. The menu was prepared. Newspaper articles were printed and the Debutantes prepared for the big event! But still no photos of the actual event…… See more...
Obituaries
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Major Douglas (Red) Blair Harrison
Passed away on February 21, 1993 in Vancouver. He is survived by his sister Pat Phillips of Vancouver and brother Jim Tierney of Cumberland B.C. Doug was born June 28, 1929 in Michel, B.C. and attended UBC before joining the Canadian Army. He served in the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery and retired as a Major in Vancouver. He served in several artillery units and staff positions in Canada and well as in Germany and the United States. He was also a peacekeeper in the Middle East in the 1970's and 1980's he was posted to Vancouver's 15th Field Artillery Regiment and to the Area Headquarters. No service by request. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. |
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