15th Field Artillery Regiment
The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery
1993
The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery
1993
as at 2 October 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
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
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
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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5 Feb 1993 Militia Officers Staff Course, Chilliwack, BC
Captain Leon Jensen CD |
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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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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. |
Avalanche Control - Rogers Pass
Gunner Russell Heyman deploys with the 1st Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery AVCON Team in January 1993. See more ...
Gunner Russell Heyman deploys with the 1st Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery AVCON Team in January 1993. See more ...
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.
Exercise Cougar Salvo, 12 - 14 Mar 1993
It was a foggy, damp Yakima Firing Centre with traces of snow. Master Bombardier Dolomont was one of the detachment Commanders, Captain Leon Jensen was a Forward Observation Officers . See more here...
It was a foggy, damp Yakima Firing Centre with traces of snow. Master Bombardier Dolomont was one of the detachment Commanders, Captain Leon Jensen was a Forward Observation Officers . See more here...
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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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Exercise October Gunner, Fort Lewis, WA 8-11 Oct 1993
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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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.
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...
Retired Former Members
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Former Bombardier Dan Wheeldon was mentioned in a Vancouver Sun article. Dan is the current Secretary-General of the Canadian Agency, Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
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Obituaries
Reverend Charles Bishop
Beloved priest, husband, father, grandfather and friend to all, passed away peacefully on February 2, 1993 in White Rock, B.C.
Your love and prayers will be greatly appreciated, in lieu of flowers and donations. A Memorial Service will be held at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, White Rock, B.C., at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 5, 1993.
Reverend Bishop was the padre for 15th Field Regiment, RCA in 1956.
Beloved priest, husband, father, grandfather and friend to all, passed away peacefully on February 2, 1993 in White Rock, B.C.
Your love and prayers will be greatly appreciated, in lieu of flowers and donations. A Memorial Service will be held at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, White Rock, B.C., at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 5, 1993.
Reverend Bishop was the padre for 15th Field Regiment, RCA in 1956.
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Captain Benjamin Franklin (B.F.) Brown
WW 1 Vet passes. A long-time Langley resident, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 11, 1993 in Langley, in his 94th year. B.F. was born at Sommerset, Iowa on May 21st, 1897. The family came to Canada in 1913. He served four years in the First World War, seeing duty in France and Russia. B.F. also served with the 40th Field Artillery Reserve Regiment in Regina, Sask. During the Second World War, with the rank of Captain. See more... |
Gunner David Donaldson
David passed away peacefully on March 4, 1993. Born April 23, 1901. Predeceased by his wife, Winnifred Eveline. Survived by son, Gary (Pat); daughters, Joyce Kilshaw and Betty Tweedhope; six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, and sister, Winnie.
Funeral service to be held at Sands Funeral Chapel, 1803 Quadra Street, on Monday, March 8, at 1:00 p.m., with Lloyd Glover officiating. Cremation. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to the B.C. Lung Association, 1902 Fort Street, Victoria, V8R 1J7. The family wish to express their many thanks to Gorge Road Hospital for their care.
Gunner Donaldson was taken on strength with the 62nd Battery, 15th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery 15 May 1916.
David passed away peacefully on March 4, 1993. Born April 23, 1901. Predeceased by his wife, Winnifred Eveline. Survived by son, Gary (Pat); daughters, Joyce Kilshaw and Betty Tweedhope; six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, and sister, Winnie.
Funeral service to be held at Sands Funeral Chapel, 1803 Quadra Street, on Monday, March 8, at 1:00 p.m., with Lloyd Glover officiating. Cremation. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to the B.C. Lung Association, 1902 Fort Street, Victoria, V8R 1J7. The family wish to express their many thanks to Gorge Road Hospital for their care.
Gunner Donaldson was taken on strength with the 62nd Battery, 15th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery 15 May 1916.
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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. See more... |
Lieutenant Warren Douglas Wellwood
Of Cloverdale passed away peacefully September 5, 1993 at Surrey Memorial Hospital. Born January 14, 1915 in Ottawa he is survived by his wife Glenys, 2 sisters Mary Summerville and Evelyn Burgess, 4 children Doug, Ron, Dora Hunter and Gord, their spouses, 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife Dorothy. Warren completed high school in Vancouver, served in the Canadian Artillery during the war, pursued a number of business ventures in the Nanaimo Ladysmith area and spent the last twenty years in the Surrey Cloverdale area. A memorial service will be held on September 8 at 11:00 a.m. at Henderson’s Funeral Home at 5772 176 St. Cloverdale. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Lieutenant Wellwood was a member of 31st Heavy Battery, 15th (Vancouver) Brigade, RCA in 1942.
Of Cloverdale passed away peacefully September 5, 1993 at Surrey Memorial Hospital. Born January 14, 1915 in Ottawa he is survived by his wife Glenys, 2 sisters Mary Summerville and Evelyn Burgess, 4 children Doug, Ron, Dora Hunter and Gord, their spouses, 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife Dorothy. Warren completed high school in Vancouver, served in the Canadian Artillery during the war, pursued a number of business ventures in the Nanaimo Ladysmith area and spent the last twenty years in the Surrey Cloverdale area. A memorial service will be held on September 8 at 11:00 a.m. at Henderson’s Funeral Home at 5772 176 St. Cloverdale. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Lieutenant Wellwood was a member of 31st Heavy Battery, 15th (Vancouver) Brigade, RCA in 1942.
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