15th Field Artillery Regiment
The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery
1999
The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery
1999
as at 4 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
Nominal Roll 05 Aug 1999
Commanding Officer: Lieutenant-Colonel Leon Jensen
Regimental Sergeant Major: Master Warrant Officer John McClelland
Second in Command: Major Alfred T Woo
Adjutant: Captain David J Montrose
Regimental Command Post Officer: Lieutenant Doug P Gayton
Regular Support Staff Officer: Captain Jean Pierre FL Dorris
Unit Training Assistant: Warrant Officer Don Labossiere
Chief Clerk: Petty Officer 2 Dennis Pistun
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Commanding Officer: Lieutenant-Colonel Leon Jensen
Regimental Sergeant Major: Master Warrant Officer John McClelland
Second in Command: Major Alfred T Woo
Adjutant: Captain David J Montrose
Regimental Command Post Officer: Lieutenant Doug P Gayton
Regular Support Staff Officer: Captain Jean Pierre FL Dorris
Unit Training Assistant: Warrant Officer Don Labossiere
Chief Clerk: Petty Officer 2 Dennis Pistun
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Appointments
Master Warrant Officer Mark J Jackson CD promoted Chief Warrant Officer and appointed Regimental Sergeant Major |
Members deployed on Operations
OP ABACUS
Sergeant Ian M Smith, CD
OP ABACUS
Sergeant Ian M Smith, CD
New Members
Jan 99 Private (Recruit) Kendall Shaw enrolled in the unit.
Apr 99 Private (Recruit) Goran Kurtagich enrolled in the unit
Jan 99 Private (Recruit) Kendall Shaw enrolled in the unit.
Apr 99 Private (Recruit) Goran Kurtagich enrolled in the unit
Exercises
Oct 1999 Ex Caustic Shock Fort Lewis, WA
OIC – Lieutenant-Colonel Leon Jensen CD
Oct 1999 Ex Caustic Shock Fort Lewis, WA
OIC – Lieutenant-Colonel Leon Jensen CD
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Order of Military Merit
Founded on July 1, 1972, the Order of Military Merit recognizes distinctive merit and exceptional service displayed by the men and women of the Canadian Forces, both Regular and Reserve. Many have demonstrated dedication and devotion beyond the call of duty, and the Order honours them for their commitment to Canada. 26 Oct 1999 Major General Stuart T McDonald CMM CD appointed Commander and Captain Richard J Van Slyke MMM CD appointed a Member in the Order of Military Merit See more... |
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Canadian Forces' Decoration (CD)
The Canadian Forces' Decoration is awarded to officers and Non-Commissioned Members of the Canadian Forces who have completed twelve years of service. The decoration is awarded to all ranks, who have a good record of conduct.The decoration is awarded to the regular forces, reserve forces, officers of the Cadet Instructors Cadre (CIC), Canadian Rangers and holders of honorary appointments in the CF. In 1999 Warrant Officer Rob Wishnicki CD was awarded his Canadian Forces Decoration. See more... |
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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 Ian M Smith. |
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 year’s award is presented to Gunner AD Coleman.
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 year’s award is presented to Gunner AD Coleman.
Most Efficient Recruit 15th Field Regiment RCA
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 Private (Recruit) AC Sutherland.
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 Private (Recruit) AC Sutherland.
15th Field Regiment RCA Rifle Range Challenge Cup
Jun 1999 Awarded to Captain Steve Watkins. |
Training in Hawaii
The Regimental Band has a reputation for making the most of opportunities as they are presented. When it involves a conflict between completing the annual Individual Battle Task Standards (IBTS) and an awesome gig, what can you do? After all, the qualified assessment team is in Vancouver and the gig is in Hawaii. Best solution – bring the assessment team to Hawaii with the Band and take care of both requirements at once! See more...
The Regimental Band has a reputation for making the most of opportunities as they are presented. When it involves a conflict between completing the annual Individual Battle Task Standards (IBTS) and an awesome gig, what can you do? After all, the qualified assessment team is in Vancouver and the gig is in Hawaii. Best solution – bring the assessment team to Hawaii with the Band and take care of both requirements at once! See more...
Remembrance Day 1999
The 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA fires the salute at 1100 hours on Remembrance Day, the 11th day of the 11th month, in commemoration of those that have served.
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The 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA fires the salute at 1100 hours on Remembrance Day, the 11th day of the 11th month, in commemoration of those that have served.
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Exercise TOTAL RAM 99
The unit deployed detachments to CFB Wainwright to participate in artillery training under command of the 1st Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery.
The unit deployed detachments to CFB Wainwright to participate in artillery training under command of the 1st Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery.
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Fleet Logistics Support Wing Change of Command
…Your flexibility…has been nothing short of amazing…Your participation will surely “make” this event…could not think of having my Change of Command without your band…A million thanks…You’all are great!. Commander |
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International Concert, Olympia
enthralled the audience…band’s robust sound…stirring rendition…the audience were moved by a stirring performance…standing ovation Northwest Guardian |
Pre-Millennium Musical Pageant
The Band of the Welsh Guards Performance – The participants – The Band of the 15th Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery…accomplished band…more than 150 local and international performances per year…Some 85 percent of the band members hold musical degrees…
Congratulations …. for an excellent performance …. Impressed us the most …. the quality of musicianship, dress and drill of our “part-time” soldiers was first-rate. Canada can be proud of them…. A terrific show. See more...
The Band of the Welsh Guards Performance – The participants – The Band of the 15th Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery…accomplished band…more than 150 local and international performances per year…Some 85 percent of the band members hold musical degrees…
Congratulations …. for an excellent performance …. Impressed us the most …. the quality of musicianship, dress and drill of our “part-time” soldiers was first-rate. Canada can be proud of them…. A terrific show. See more...
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Grenadier Guard Visit – …. appreciative of all that was done for them … must have worked extremely hard to make the visit the resounding success it was ..
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The Military Ball
That was an excellent Ball. Spirited. Marvelous music … Congratulation to you for your great work… Lieutenant-Governor |
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Patrol Squadron Forty-Six Change of Command
…. have received numerous compliments on your performance ….your unit performed superbly …. Thanks for a job extremely well done …. You were great as always, many thanks. |
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RVYC Opening Day
…our sincere thanks for your support…The Band …were an absolute success during the Commodore’s reception…Quarter Guard of your Regiment did a splendid job…Your representatives were a credit to your leadership Honorary Protocol Officer |
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Fortissimo II
The fanfare team …. Added a distinct sound to the evening’s performance … drill and deportment were excellent … professional and a delight to work with … a special note of recognition for Capt Van Slyke’s outstanding contribution … CO Your fanfare trumpeters were superb …. It would certainly be my good fortune to work with you in the future . CO |
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PPCLI 85th Anniversary
…. performance….was most noteworthy … expertise and experience was extremely valuable … A particular highlight was the enthusiastic performance of the Drum Major … CO |
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BC Reserve Force Day
… yeoman service at the two ceremonies and the dinner … |
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BC Guide Dog Services
…. Their rapport with the crowd was a wonder to behold … |
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Marine Corps Ball
Your efforts contributed immensely to the success of our ball. …. My personal thanks for your support CO |
Canadian Football League - Grey Cup
Members Extra-Regimentally Employed
Members in other units
Major-General Stuart T McDonald, CD employed as Chief of Reserves and Cadets at National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa, ON.
Major-General Stuart T McDonald, CMM, CD invested as a Commander within the Order of Military Merit.
Sergeant Connie Phoenix Primary Reserve Coordinator, 39 Canadian Brigade Group Headquarters, Vancouver, BC
Former Members now in Regular Force
Captain Rob J Bower Canadian Forces Base Shilo, MB.
Captain Chris DM Byrnes posted to CDSL (London).
Captain Noel RR Dykes CD Recruiting Detachment, Edmonton AB; Employed as Military Career Counsellor.
Captain Glen R Hamilton-Brown 2nd Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, Petawawa, ON.
Captain John P Pulchny Land Force Atlantic Area Headquarters, Halifax, NS.
Captain Dennis Rintjema posted to Royal Military College, Kingston, ON.
6 Jul 1999 Master Warrant Officer Colin V Norris posted to CFB Edmonton, AB (Training/Simulation MWO).
Warrant Officer Don B Gatward member Western Area Training Centre, Wainwright, AB.
Warrant Officer Randy L Sedgwick PPCLI Battle School.
Warrant Officer Paul A Stewart Royal Canadian Artillery School, Gagetown, NB.
Sergeant George M Dempsey Fox Bty, 2nd Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, Petawawa, ON.
Master Bombardier PG Dolomont 1st Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, Shilo MB
Members in other units
Major-General Stuart T McDonald, CD employed as Chief of Reserves and Cadets at National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa, ON.
Major-General Stuart T McDonald, CMM, CD invested as a Commander within the Order of Military Merit.
Sergeant Connie Phoenix Primary Reserve Coordinator, 39 Canadian Brigade Group Headquarters, Vancouver, BC
Former Members now in Regular Force
Captain Rob J Bower Canadian Forces Base Shilo, MB.
Captain Chris DM Byrnes posted to CDSL (London).
Captain Noel RR Dykes CD Recruiting Detachment, Edmonton AB; Employed as Military Career Counsellor.
Captain Glen R Hamilton-Brown 2nd Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, Petawawa, ON.
Captain John P Pulchny Land Force Atlantic Area Headquarters, Halifax, NS.
Captain Dennis Rintjema posted to Royal Military College, Kingston, ON.
6 Jul 1999 Master Warrant Officer Colin V Norris posted to CFB Edmonton, AB (Training/Simulation MWO).
Warrant Officer Don B Gatward member Western Area Training Centre, Wainwright, AB.
Warrant Officer Randy L Sedgwick PPCLI Battle School.
Warrant Officer Paul A Stewart Royal Canadian Artillery School, Gagetown, NB.
Sergeant George M Dempsey Fox Bty, 2nd Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, Petawawa, ON.
Master Bombardier PG Dolomont 1st Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, Shilo MB
St Barbara’s Dining Out
2-146th Field Artillery Battalion, Washington State National Guard invited members of the Regiment down for their annual dinner and a large contingent of Canadian Redlegs took them up on their offer.
The American hospitality was excellent. The dinner was similar to our own dinners with certain variations. One of which was the size of the dinner menu, or more accurately, booklet! See more...
2-146th Field Artillery Battalion, Washington State National Guard invited members of the Regiment down for their annual dinner and a large contingent of Canadian Redlegs took them up on their offer.
The American hospitality was excellent. The dinner was similar to our own dinners with certain variations. One of which was the size of the dinner menu, or more accurately, booklet! See more...
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Equipment News
The new C3 guns arrive to replace the 105mm C1 howitzer. A longer 33 calibre barrel with reinforced trails and a muzzle brake are the key differences between the two. Canada modified 96 of its 105mm C1 howitzers in 1995 to 1997 through Royal Dutch Munitions (RDM) Industries of the Netherlands, primarily for equipping the Reserve Force units. |
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The Officers' Mess
Commanding Officer’s Christmas Tea
Saint Barbara’s Day Dinner
It was billed as the largest formal dinner to have been held in the Armoury. What a great way to finish off the millennia. See more...
It was billed as the largest formal dinner to have been held in the Armoury. What a great way to finish off the millennia. See more...
Warrant Officers' and Sergeants' Mess
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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 1998 is Sergeant Brian Holt. |
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Annual Mess Dinner
The Regimental Sergeant Major, CWO Rob Wishnicki in conversation with WO Angus Brady and MWO Jim Tempest. Also in the photo, WO Cheryl McHugh and |
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Annual Mess Dinner
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Rear Rank - Sgt ?; Sgt Cheryl McHugh; Sgt Ian Smith; Sgt ?; Sgt Andrea Bond; Sgt Ken Chiu; Sgt Jason Street; Sgt Rick Tennant
Front Rank – Sgt Brian Holt; Sgt Kevin Walker; WO Jim Tempest, CD; Regimental Sergeant Major CWO Mark Jackson, CD; WO Rob Wishnicki; WO Angus Brady, CD; Sgt Donato Calogero, CD |
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Wedding
The Sergeants provided an arch for the wedding of one of their members. |
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Retired Former Members
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Former Bombardier Dan Wheeldon was mentioned in The Vancouver Sun article on the Unknown Soldier. Dan is the current Secretary-General of the Canadian Agency, Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
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15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA Museum & Archives
Higher Headquarters
39 Canadian Brigade Headquarters
Commander Colonel William AS White
Deputy Commander Lieutenant-Colonel CD Stef
Chief of Staff Lieutenant-Colonel Brian W Travis
Brigade Chief Warrant Officer Chief Warrant Officer Rob P Cullen
Brigade G1 Major Daniel S Kuhn
Brigade G3 Major Will G Saunders
Brigade G4 Major J Bellefleur
Brigade G5 Major Dan Thomas
Brigade G6 Captain W Salminen
Comptroller Captain JR Low
39 Canadian Brigade Group Staff List - Eff 15 Sep 99
39 Canadian Brigade Headquarters
Commander Colonel William AS White
Deputy Commander Lieutenant-Colonel CD Stef
Chief of Staff Lieutenant-Colonel Brian W Travis
Brigade Chief Warrant Officer Chief Warrant Officer Rob P Cullen
Brigade G1 Major Daniel S Kuhn
Brigade G3 Major Will G Saunders
Brigade G4 Major J Bellefleur
Brigade G5 Major Dan Thomas
Brigade G6 Captain W Salminen
Comptroller Captain JR Low
39 Canadian Brigade Group Staff List - Eff 15 Sep 99
Obituaries
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Major Alexander St Clair MacPherson, CD
On 11 Nov 1999, the 15th Field Regiment, RCA Officers' Mess lost one of its early members with the passing of Major Alexander St Clair MacPherson, CD. Clair joined the 15th Fd Artillery Brigade NPAM in 1934 aged 15. At age 18 he became a Sergeant Major with 58 Battery. In 1940 he was posted to 108 Anti-Tank Battery, CASF in Lethbridge. In 1941 he reverted to Gunner to get overseas. By 1943 he was Captain in a field regiment with ls't Div in Italy. ln l944, he returned as a Major to England to become an Air OP pilot, RCA. See more.... |
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Colonel Graham F Blyth CD
ln 1929, at age 16, Graham Blyth enlisted in the 15th Field Artillery Brigade as a gunner. At that time, the unit was horse mounted and one of his duties after parade was to return the string of horses to the stables on the west side of Camosun St at about West 37th Ave. (on the Endowment Lands). He would then walk over to Dunbar and catch a street car home, the ticket having been provided by the Orderly Room. He later transferred to the 15th Coast Artillery where he became a sergeant. Following the outbreak of WWII he proceeded to the Gordon Head Officer Training Centre to qualify as a 2nd Lt. Soon after he went to England and there was posted to the newly formed Cdn Intelligence Corps where he became Chief Instructor and later 2 i/c of the unit. See more... |
Lieutenant Leonard Arthur Zink
Leonard Arthur Zink, born January 14, 1917 in Sardis B.C. to Johann Arthur Christian and Pearl Emma Zink.
Their marriage joined two pioneer Chilliwack Valley families. Grandparents Jakob and Elise Zink emigrated from northern Germany in the 1880’s. Great-grandfather William Hall, Royal Engineer, had come with his family round the Horn in 1959. Died at home on November 7, 1999. Raised on a farm, he joined 4-H dairy calf club and graduated in Agriculture at UBC in 1940.
He married Joan McTaggart-Cowan of North Vancouver. During WWII he helped defend the B.C. coast as part of the coastal artillery.
He returned to the family farm but his hopes were dashed by the great 1948 flood in the Fraser Valley. He moved his family to Washington State where he was in real estate and investments. In 1968 he and Loan returned to B.C. to Ten Mile Point in Victoria where they had a magnificent garden. When he retired he pursued his hobbies; garden photography, pioneer history and photos. He believed young people need encouragement and was a mentor to many.
He is survived by his daughters; ‘Penny’ Diana (Monte) Bickford; East Wenatchee, WA, Rosmee (Don) Sandberg, Pasco, WA; grandchildren , Brett (Karyn) Bickford, Shane (Tara) Bickford, East Wenatchee, WA, Tamara and Niklas Sandberg, Pasco, WA; great-grandchildren, Jakob and Janae Bickford and sister Louise Edwards, Chilliwack, B.C.
A memorial service in celebration of life will be held at Glad Tidings Church, 1800 Quadra Street, Victoria, B.C. on Friday, November 12, 1999 at 10 a.m. Memorials may be made to B.C. 4-H Foundation, 844 Windbreak Street, Kamloops, B.C. V2B 5P1
Leonard Arthur Zink, born January 14, 1917 in Sardis B.C. to Johann Arthur Christian and Pearl Emma Zink.
Their marriage joined two pioneer Chilliwack Valley families. Grandparents Jakob and Elise Zink emigrated from northern Germany in the 1880’s. Great-grandfather William Hall, Royal Engineer, had come with his family round the Horn in 1959. Died at home on November 7, 1999. Raised on a farm, he joined 4-H dairy calf club and graduated in Agriculture at UBC in 1940.
He married Joan McTaggart-Cowan of North Vancouver. During WWII he helped defend the B.C. coast as part of the coastal artillery.
He returned to the family farm but his hopes were dashed by the great 1948 flood in the Fraser Valley. He moved his family to Washington State where he was in real estate and investments. In 1968 he and Loan returned to B.C. to Ten Mile Point in Victoria where they had a magnificent garden. When he retired he pursued his hobbies; garden photography, pioneer history and photos. He believed young people need encouragement and was a mentor to many.
He is survived by his daughters; ‘Penny’ Diana (Monte) Bickford; East Wenatchee, WA, Rosmee (Don) Sandberg, Pasco, WA; grandchildren , Brett (Karyn) Bickford, Shane (Tara) Bickford, East Wenatchee, WA, Tamara and Niklas Sandberg, Pasco, WA; great-grandchildren, Jakob and Janae Bickford and sister Louise Edwards, Chilliwack, B.C.
A memorial service in celebration of life will be held at Glad Tidings Church, 1800 Quadra Street, Victoria, B.C. on Friday, November 12, 1999 at 10 a.m. Memorials may be made to B.C. 4-H Foundation, 844 Windbreak Street, Kamloops, B.C. V2B 5P1
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