15th Field Artillery Regiment
The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery
2001
The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery
2001
as at 4 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
New Members
Warrant Officer George M Dempsey posted in.
Warrant Officer George M Dempsey posted in.
Appointments
Captain Kent A Wickens, CD appointed BC 31 Battery on return from Hamilton, Ontario.
Lieutenant-Colonel Leon Jensen, CD appointed Director Land Reserve Management 5.
Lieutenant-Colonel Dean B Drysdale, CD appointed Commanding Officer.
Captain Kent A Wickens, CD appointed BC 31 Battery on return from Hamilton, Ontario.
Lieutenant-Colonel Leon Jensen, CD appointed Director Land Reserve Management 5.
Lieutenant-Colonel Dean B Drysdale, CD appointed Commanding Officer.
Christmas Dinner 2001
Back Row - Bdr Stephan Oulette, Bdr Lyle Erickson, 3, Gnr Clinten Watrich, Gnr Clinton Godsoe, Gnr Pesci, 7, Bdr Adam Coleman, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, Bdr Dan Taylor, Gnr Jack Tai, Pte Liane Louangxay, Gnr Georgi Labadze, MBdr Tony Gee, Bdr Glen Campbell, MBdr Oliver Young, Bdr Frank Jang, Pte John El Baghdady, Bdr Conway Hui, Bdr Chris Schultz, Gnr Tyler Neuman, Pte Terry Zhong, Bdr Conrad Skuce, George Lenis, Andrea Bond CD
Middle Row - Lt Jen McGuire, Lt Don Lamb, Sgt Donato Calogero CD, MBdr Rick Tennant, Gnr Ken Shaw, Bdr Barry McLeod CD, Bdr Craig Burridge, Gnr Peter Thach, Lani Jakimchuk, Gnr Gillian Thomas, Bdr Doug Butler, Pte Shane Milne, Bdr William Martinez, Bdr Roy Mckenzie, Gnr Sacha Haman-Das, MBdr James Perkins, Sgt Jason Street, Sgt Ian Smith, Lt Charissa Campbell
Front Row - WO Chris Comars CD, Lt Doug Gayton CD, MWO Don Labossiere CD, Capt Kent Wickens CD, HCol William Wickett CD, RSM CWO Mark Jackson CD, CO LCol Dean Drysdale CD, Capt Jean Pierre Dorris CD, HLCol Vic Stevenson CD, Capt Brent Purcell, Sgt Brian Holt CD, Capt Ron Matthews CD, PO Dennis Pistun CD.
Back Row - Bdr Stephan Oulette, Bdr Lyle Erickson, 3, Gnr Clinten Watrich, Gnr Clinton Godsoe, Gnr Pesci, 7, Bdr Adam Coleman, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, Bdr Dan Taylor, Gnr Jack Tai, Pte Liane Louangxay, Gnr Georgi Labadze, MBdr Tony Gee, Bdr Glen Campbell, MBdr Oliver Young, Bdr Frank Jang, Pte John El Baghdady, Bdr Conway Hui, Bdr Chris Schultz, Gnr Tyler Neuman, Pte Terry Zhong, Bdr Conrad Skuce, George Lenis, Andrea Bond CD
Middle Row - Lt Jen McGuire, Lt Don Lamb, Sgt Donato Calogero CD, MBdr Rick Tennant, Gnr Ken Shaw, Bdr Barry McLeod CD, Bdr Craig Burridge, Gnr Peter Thach, Lani Jakimchuk, Gnr Gillian Thomas, Bdr Doug Butler, Pte Shane Milne, Bdr William Martinez, Bdr Roy Mckenzie, Gnr Sacha Haman-Das, MBdr James Perkins, Sgt Jason Street, Sgt Ian Smith, Lt Charissa Campbell
Front Row - WO Chris Comars CD, Lt Doug Gayton CD, MWO Don Labossiere CD, Capt Kent Wickens CD, HCol William Wickett CD, RSM CWO Mark Jackson CD, CO LCol Dean Drysdale CD, Capt Jean Pierre Dorris CD, HLCol Vic Stevenson CD, Capt Brent Purcell, Sgt Brian Holt CD, Capt Ron Matthews CD, PO Dennis Pistun CD.
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You have to worry when the Captain is smiling as opposed to the Bombardier being kitting out for new kit by Sergeant Benson Lum
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Recruiting demonstration in Bessborough Armoury includes a demonstration of a C3 howitzer deployment and a tour of the Regimental Museum.
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JANUS Exercise, Fort Lewis, Washington, March 2001
OIC – LCol Leon Jensen CD
OIC – LCol Leon Jensen CD
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Canadian Peacekeeping Service Medal (CPSM)
The prestigious Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to all United Nations Peacekeepers in 1988 in recognition of their collective efforts in the cause of peace. This inspired the creation of the Canadian Peacekeeping Service Medal (CPSM) to acknowledge the unique contribution to peace that Canadian peacekeepers have made since 1947. Awarded for a minimum of 30 days cumulative service in a UN or international peacekeeping mission. 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 Ken HK Chui |
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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. This year’s award is presented to Gunner GR Thomas. |
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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) R Turna. |
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15th Field Regiment RCA Rifle Range Challenge Cup
May 2001 Awarded to Bombardier Butler. |
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EX CAUSTIC SHOCK 2001
Exercise CAUSTIC SHOCK, an annual evaluation effort conducted under the auspices of WATC ADS (Western Area Training Centre, Artillery Detachment Shilo) was held at the Home Station 23-25 March 2001. Because the Regiment's guns and prime movers have been grounded and a new radio system is being installed in our other vehicles drastic measures were undertaken.
The Regiment deployed to CFB Shilo Friday evening (23 Mar) via commercial air carrier. We landed in Winnipeg and suffered our first shock crossing to the bus awaiting us ....frigid. After a windy yet dry trip to Shilo we were housed in the still standing L101, grabbed two hours sleep before reveille (0400 BC time), a quick meal in M101 and then yet another eye opening trek to the gun park. Our Advance Parry comprising the BC, Captain McCready, WO Comars, WO Lum, MBdr Gee and Bdr Ouellette had signed for the entire Battery stores and arranged for all further activities.
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Exercise CAUSTIC SHOCK, an annual evaluation effort conducted under the auspices of WATC ADS (Western Area Training Centre, Artillery Detachment Shilo) was held at the Home Station 23-25 March 2001. Because the Regiment's guns and prime movers have been grounded and a new radio system is being installed in our other vehicles drastic measures were undertaken.
The Regiment deployed to CFB Shilo Friday evening (23 Mar) via commercial air carrier. We landed in Winnipeg and suffered our first shock crossing to the bus awaiting us ....frigid. After a windy yet dry trip to Shilo we were housed in the still standing L101, grabbed two hours sleep before reveille (0400 BC time), a quick meal in M101 and then yet another eye opening trek to the gun park. Our Advance Parry comprising the BC, Captain McCready, WO Comars, WO Lum, MBdr Gee and Bdr Ouellette had signed for the entire Battery stores and arranged for all further activities.
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Remembrance Day 11 November 2001
After the salute, the guns fall into the parade behind the last unit allowing the salute troop commander the opportunity of paying his compliments as the troop drives past the dais. This first time privilege of joining in at the tail end of the parade was resisted by some on the civic committee as it was seen as a glorification of the military by having weapons displayed on Remembrance Day. For many of the Gunners it is the first time that they have been applauded for their service by such a large crowd.
After the salute, the guns fall into the parade behind the last unit allowing the salute troop commander the opportunity of paying his compliments as the troop drives past the dais. This first time privilege of joining in at the tail end of the parade was resisted by some on the civic committee as it was seen as a glorification of the military by having weapons displayed on Remembrance Day. For many of the Gunners it is the first time that they have been applauded for their service by such a large crowd.
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US Naval Reserve Change of Command Ceremony
…deepest gratitude to you and your wonderful band…truly delightful performance…you are the best of the best…could not have been duplicated by anyone else…our deepest appreciation CO |
United States Canada Peace Arch Park International Sculpture Exhibition
Blaine Performing Arts Center - …Some of the best of Canada’s regimental brass Amazing how much publicity the Band gets when it accepts an invite across the border!
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Blaine Performing Arts Center - …Some of the best of Canada’s regimental brass Amazing how much publicity the Band gets when it accepts an invite across the border!
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56th Annual Military Ball
…thank you for your lead role…your performance was a true crowd pleaser…highest standard of technical proficiency…sincerest thanks to your people, both for the quality of their performance and for all of the supporting roles and downright hard physical labour…Comd |
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10th International Military Band Concert
The accolades came in from the Lieutenant-Governor and many of the surrounding communities. Lt-Gov … created many fond memories for the thousands of people that have attended…Lacey…extend our appreciation to you and The Band…some of the finest military entertainment in our country…You have delighted hundreds and created wonderful memories Olympia…without you this event would not have been possible
The accolades came in from the Lieutenant-Governor and many of the surrounding communities. Lt-Gov … created many fond memories for the thousands of people that have attended…Lacey…extend our appreciation to you and The Band…some of the finest military entertainment in our country…You have delighted hundreds and created wonderful memories Olympia…without you this event would not have been possible
Annual Inspection Visit 15th Field Regiment Band (RCA)
Unit Support – 61%, Chain of Command Control-100%, Concert Formation-94.4%, Parade Formation-92.5%, Admin-85.0%, Public Relations-93.75% Overall 89.75%....This band is well organized…excellent concert band…can provide an infinite variety of musical styles…excellent marching band…credit to the CF…band just acquired new ceremonial Artillery dress uniforms which was fully funded through their budget from the Brigade…undoubtedly one of the finest Military Bands in Canada. I grant this band with the highest grade given to a reserve brass/reed band as a level 2+ with the potential and capability to perform at level 1.
Unit Support – 61%, Chain of Command Control-100%, Concert Formation-94.4%, Parade Formation-92.5%, Admin-85.0%, Public Relations-93.75% Overall 89.75%....This band is well organized…excellent concert band…can provide an infinite variety of musical styles…excellent marching band…credit to the CF…band just acquired new ceremonial Artillery dress uniforms which was fully funded through their budget from the Brigade…undoubtedly one of the finest Military Bands in Canada. I grant this band with the highest grade given to a reserve brass/reed band as a level 2+ with the potential and capability to perform at level 1.
Medals Parade 21 April 2001 - Canadian Peacekeeping Service Medal
In 1988, the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to United Nations Peacekeepers in recognition of their collective efforts in the cause of peace for more than fifty years. This inspired the creation of the Canadian Peacekeeping Service Medal (CPSM), the purpose of which is to recognize all Canadians, including serving and former of the Canadian Forces, members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and other police services, and Canadian civilians who contributed to peace on specific missions.
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In 1988, the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to United Nations Peacekeepers in recognition of their collective efforts in the cause of peace for more than fifty years. This inspired the creation of the Canadian Peacekeeping Service Medal (CPSM), the purpose of which is to recognize all Canadians, including serving and former of the Canadian Forces, members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and other police services, and Canadian civilians who contributed to peace on specific missions.
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Members deployed
Feb 2000 OP PALLADIUM - 2nd Battalion Princess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry
Bombardier Tymothy Spruston
Bombardier William Martinez
Mar 2000 OP PALLADIUM – A Battery, 1st Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery
Lieutenant Don Lamb
Bombardier Craig Burridge
Bombardier Chris Schulz
Gunner Kendall Shaw
Gunner Goran Kurtaqich
Sep 2000 OP PALLADIUM - 2nd Battalion Princess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry
Lieutenant Elizabeth Skuce
Sep 2000 OP PALLADIUM – B Battery, 1st Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery
Bombardier Lani Jakimchuk
Feb 2000 OP PALLADIUM - 2nd Battalion Princess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry
Bombardier Tymothy Spruston
Bombardier William Martinez
Mar 2000 OP PALLADIUM – A Battery, 1st Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery
Lieutenant Don Lamb
Bombardier Craig Burridge
Bombardier Chris Schulz
Gunner Kendall Shaw
Gunner Goran Kurtaqich
Sep 2000 OP PALLADIUM - 2nd Battalion Princess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry
Lieutenant Elizabeth Skuce
Sep 2000 OP PALLADIUM – B Battery, 1st Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery
Bombardier Lani Jakimchuk
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Summary Investigation!!
Remember that comment from the awesome Annual Inspection Visit? “band just acquired new ceremonial Artillery dress uniforms which was fully funded through their budget from the Brigade” Apparently Brigade wants to know more about the funding… |
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Tunes of Glory Military Music Displays
Time to start organizing the tour promotion. Possible bands include The Band of the Grenadier Guards, The Band of The Royal Tank Regiment and the 1st Marine Division Band of the United States Marine Corps. |
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Canada Gala Seattle
…wonderful entertainment they provided…The Woodwind Quintet, the Jazz Duo and the Big Band Gunners made it all more special!...Could I ask if the Band might consider joining us again next year? Chairman |
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Tunes of Glory Kelowna
…the entire program was magnificent…I wish to especially commend the band of the 15th Field Artillery for their interpretation of Verdi’s “Slaves Chorus” from Nabucco…Please, please, never remove this selection from your repertoire…exquisitely performed |
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Vancouver Sun
Malcolm Parry does another personal bit for his social page |
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We’ll Meet Again fundraising concert
…more than 2,400 people attended…the Society raised over $17,000..our sincerest thanks for your support |
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Members Extra-Regimentally Employed
Members in other units
23 Apr 2001 Lieutenant-Colonel Leon Jensen CD posted to Land Force Command Headquarters.
Master Warrant Officer Colin V Norris CD G3 Training, 1 Area Support Group Edmonton, AB.
Captain Kent A Wickens, CD, 11 Battery, 11th Field Artillery Regiment RCA, Hamilton, ON
Former Members now in Regular Force
Captain Rob J Bower posted Land Force Doctrine and Training System, Kingston, ON.
Captain Chris DM Byrne posted to Royal Canadian Artillery School, Gagetown, NB.
Warrant Officer George M Dempsey posted to 15th Field Regiment RCA, Vancouver, BC.
Master Bombardier PG Dolomont 1st Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, Shilo MB.
Captain Noel RR Dykes CD Recruiting Detachment, Edmonton AB; Employed as Military Career Counsellor.
Captain Glen R Hamilton-Brown posted to 49th Field Regiment RCA, Sault Ste Marie, ON.
Captain Lee Hammond promoted Major, posted Royal Canadian Artillery School, Gagetown, NB.
Captain Dennis Rintjema Canadian Forces Base Kingston/ASU Kingston, ON.
Warrant Officer Randy L Sedgwick posted to 10th Field Regiment RCA, Regina, SK.
Warrant Officer Paul A Stewart promoted Master Warrant Officer, Royal Canadian Artillery School, Gagetown, NB.
Members in other units
23 Apr 2001 Lieutenant-Colonel Leon Jensen CD posted to Land Force Command Headquarters.
Master Warrant Officer Colin V Norris CD G3 Training, 1 Area Support Group Edmonton, AB.
Captain Kent A Wickens, CD, 11 Battery, 11th Field Artillery Regiment RCA, Hamilton, ON
Former Members now in Regular Force
Captain Rob J Bower posted Land Force Doctrine and Training System, Kingston, ON.
Captain Chris DM Byrne posted to Royal Canadian Artillery School, Gagetown, NB.
Warrant Officer George M Dempsey posted to 15th Field Regiment RCA, Vancouver, BC.
Master Bombardier PG Dolomont 1st Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, Shilo MB.
Captain Noel RR Dykes CD Recruiting Detachment, Edmonton AB; Employed as Military Career Counsellor.
Captain Glen R Hamilton-Brown posted to 49th Field Regiment RCA, Sault Ste Marie, ON.
Captain Lee Hammond promoted Major, posted Royal Canadian Artillery School, Gagetown, NB.
Captain Dennis Rintjema Canadian Forces Base Kingston/ASU Kingston, ON.
Warrant Officer Randy L Sedgwick posted to 10th Field Regiment RCA, Regina, SK.
Warrant Officer Paul A Stewart promoted Master Warrant Officer, Royal Canadian Artillery School, Gagetown, NB.
Officers' Mess
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Wednesday Lunches
Here is a picture taken in the Officers' Mess on Wednesday, 26 Sep. 2001. Starting from front to back, on the left side, are former Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel Ron Webster, Captain Jean Pierre Dorris, Major (ret'd) Peter Erwin, Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel Vic Stevenson, someone hiding in the corner, On the right hand side are Lieutenant (Ret'd) Gerry Thomson, Graham Jenkins, Major (Ret'd) Peter Moogk, and Lieutenant (Ret'd) Mel Stevens. |
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An invite was received regarding the RCMI monthly Gunner Officer luncheon. If you happen to be in Toronto, drop on in.
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Officers' Mess newsletter - 4 April 2001
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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 2000 is Sergeant Donato Calogero. |
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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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15th Field Artillery Regiment Museum and Archives
Vancouver’s Bessborough Armoury, A History
The museum’s summer intern, Stephen Conwell continued the editing process of Vancouver’s Bessborough Armoury, A History, under the direction of Lieutenant-Colonel Stevenson, adding new information and pictures, and assisting in the book’s production.
The museum’s summer intern, Stephen Conwell continued the editing process of Vancouver’s Bessborough Armoury, A History, under the direction of Lieutenant-Colonel Stevenson, adding new information and pictures, and assisting in the book’s production.
Obituaries
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Major Edwin Charles Bryce
lt is with tremendous sadness that I announce the sudden passing of my husband, my best friend, father of my children on April 12, 2001, at the age of 57. Ed was predeceased by brother Alan and father, the Rev. Charles Bryce. He will be sorely missed by wife Ginny (Virginia); daughters, Shauna, Erin and Alana, and mother Doris. Ed had a distinguished career in the Canadian Militia Reserve, serving in the 12th Service Battalion, the 15th Field Regiment, and retiring as Major, CD from Pacific District Headquarters in 1995.See more.... |
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Sergeant Drew William Bartlett CD
Passed away due to a tragic automobile accident on 27 August 2001. Drew was taken on strength as a Gunner in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA on 19 Jan 1984 and became one of our most talented Artillery Technicians. He was promoted Bombardier on 11 Apr 1985 and Master Bombardier on 10 Dec 1987. He served on an operational deployment with United Nations Protection Force in the former Yugoslavia from Sep 1992 to Jan 1993. Drew was promoted Sergeant on 1 Sep 1995. See more... |
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Warrant Officer Class 1 David R Penman
Last Post We regret the passing of Warrant Officer Class 1 David R. Penman on 9 March 2001. Mr Penman served with the Seaforth Highlands of Canada during the Second World War. Following the war he joined 102nd Coast Regiment RCA in Vancouver and was its RSM when the unit was amalgamated with the 43rd Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment RCA in 1954, When the 43rd was amalgamated with the 15th Field Regiment in 1959 he was appointed RSM of the Regiment and served in this capacity until 1965. His wife, Bea Penman, has indicated that his medals will be donated to the Regiment. |
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Lieutenant Ashley Robson Shatford
Loving husband of the late Esther Jane Shatford, passed away on May 29 2001 at the age of 91 at MSA Hospital, Abbotsford. Now together again. He is survived by daughters Margaret and Heather and son Sandy. He was predeceased by wife Esther and daughter Ivy. No service by request. Henderson’s Abbotsford 854-5534 |
Lists - The following pages contain 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