15th Field Artillery Regiment
The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery
2002
The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery
2002
as at 24 April 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
Back Row - 1, 2, 3, Pte Borhan Jiang, Bdr Doug Butler, 6, MBdr Tony Gee CD, Bdr Dan Taylor, 9, Bdr Jessica Dajko, Bdr Lannie Jakimchuk, Gnr Nicole Tobin, Gnr Ian Ho, Gnr Forystek, MBdr Lisa Abbott, 16, Gnr Kyle Hodgson, 18, Gnr Graeme Greig, 20.
Second Row - Sgt Jason Street, Sgt Ian Smith, Sergeant Brian Holt, MBdr Oliver Young, Sgt David Urquhart, Bdr Lyle Erickson, Bdr Tyler Neumann, 27, Gnr Yuriy Bolgak, Gnr Terry Zhong, Gnr Georgi Labadze, Pte Lysholm, Bdr Conway Hui, Bdr Roy McKenzie, Bdr William Martinez CD, Bdr Adam Coleman, Bdr Godsoe, Gnr James Pecsi, Bdr Barry Macleod CD, Pte Aaron Sutherland, 40, 41, Gnr Shane Milne, Bdr Sacha Haman-Das, MBdr Stephan Oulette, Sgt Andrea Bond CD, Sgt George Lenis CD, Sgt Rob Garrett CD, Sgt Graig Halpin CD, Sgt Rick Tennant CD, Sgt Donato Calogero CD.
Front Row - WO George M. Dempsey CD, 53, MWO Don Labossiere CD, Capt Kent Wickens CD, HCol William (Bill) T. Wickett CD, RSM, CWO Mark J. Jackson CD, CO LCol Dean Drysdale CD, Maj Daniel Kuhn CD, HLCol Vic Stevenson CD, Capt Noel R.R. Dykes CD, Capt Brent Purcell CD, WO Rob G. Wishnicki CD, 64
Second Row - Sgt Jason Street, Sgt Ian Smith, Sergeant Brian Holt, MBdr Oliver Young, Sgt David Urquhart, Bdr Lyle Erickson, Bdr Tyler Neumann, 27, Gnr Yuriy Bolgak, Gnr Terry Zhong, Gnr Georgi Labadze, Pte Lysholm, Bdr Conway Hui, Bdr Roy McKenzie, Bdr William Martinez CD, Bdr Adam Coleman, Bdr Godsoe, Gnr James Pecsi, Bdr Barry Macleod CD, Pte Aaron Sutherland, 40, 41, Gnr Shane Milne, Bdr Sacha Haman-Das, MBdr Stephan Oulette, Sgt Andrea Bond CD, Sgt George Lenis CD, Sgt Rob Garrett CD, Sgt Graig Halpin CD, Sgt Rick Tennant CD, Sgt Donato Calogero CD.
Front Row - WO George M. Dempsey CD, 53, MWO Don Labossiere CD, Capt Kent Wickens CD, HCol William (Bill) T. Wickett CD, RSM, CWO Mark J. Jackson CD, CO LCol Dean Drysdale CD, Maj Daniel Kuhn CD, HLCol Vic Stevenson CD, Capt Noel R.R. Dykes CD, Capt Brent Purcell CD, WO Rob G. Wishnicki CD, 64
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New Home
8 February 2002 – The Regimental Band departs the Armoury for their new home at 39 Canadian Brigade Group Headquarters. They still remain under command of 15th Field Artillery Regiment. |
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Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal
The Queen’s Golden Jubilee medal commemorates the 50th anniversary of the accession of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second to the throne. This commemorative medal program is now closed. This medal is administered by the Chancellery of Honours at Rideau Hall. Unit Recipients - Captain Noel RR Dykes CD, Captain Dave Montrose CD, Lieutenant-Colonel Leon Jensen CD, Captain Richard J Van Slyke CD, Lieutenant-Colonel Dean B Drysdale CD, Major James Barrett, CD, Warrant Officer Robert G Wishnicki, CD, James E Tempest, Ken Surges, Warrant Officer Kevin Walker CD See more... |
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Promotions
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Sergeant Cheryl McHugh to Warrant Officer |
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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 Rick Tennant. |
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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 CS Godsoe. |
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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 Gunner London. |
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15th Field Regiment RCA Rifle Range Challenge Cup
May 2002 Awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel Dean Drysdale. |
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Remembrance Day
The Regiment is featured in the Vancouver Sun. |
Yakima Exercise
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Combined Military Band Concert
The Band of the 15th Field Artillery regiment participated in the Eleventh Combined Military Band Concert on 25 May 2002 in the Washington Centre for the Performing Arts in Olympia WA. |
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Songs for the Heart
The Regimental Band teams up with the Vancouver Welsh Men's Choir in a benefit concert for the BC Heart Valve Unit. |
Regimental Wedding
The Regimental Warrant Officers and Sergeants provide a traditional wedding arch for the wedding of Warrant Officer Kevin Walker.
The Regimental Warrant Officers and Sergeants provide a traditional wedding arch for the wedding of Warrant Officer Kevin Walker.
Members Extra-Regimentally Employed
Members in other units
23 Apr 2002 Lieutenant-Colonel Leon Jensen CD, DLRM 5, Land Force Command Headquarters.
Lieutenant-Colonel Leon Jensen CD completes Joint Reserve Command and Staff Course, Staff College, Toronto, ON
March 2002 Master Warrant Officer Colin V Norris CD employed as Headquarters Sergeant Major at Land Force Western Area Headquarters Edmonton (Class B)
Former Members now in Regular Force
Major Lee Hammond member Royal Canadian Artillery School, Gagetown, NB.
Captain Rob J Bower member Land Force Doctrine and Training System, Kingston, ON.
Captain Chris DM Byrne member Royal Canadian Artillery School, Gagetown, NB.
Captain Noel RR Dykes CD Recruiting Detachment, Edmonton AB; Employed as Military Career Counsellor; 15 Oct 2002 posted to 15th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA as Regular Force Cadre / Adjutant.
Captain Glen R Hamilton-Brown member 49th Field Regiment RCA, Sault Ste Marie, ON.
Captain Dennis Rintjema member Canadian Forces Base Kingston/ASU Kingston, ON.
Warrant Officer George M Dempsey member 15th Field Regiment RCA, Vancouver, BC.
Master Bombardier PG Dolomont member 1st Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, Shilo MB.
Warrant Officer Randy L Sedgwick commissions Captain, posted to PPCLI Battle School, Wainwright, AB.
Warrant Officer Paul A Stewart promoted Master Warrant officer posted 2nd Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, Petawawa, ON.
Members in other units
23 Apr 2002 Lieutenant-Colonel Leon Jensen CD, DLRM 5, Land Force Command Headquarters.
Lieutenant-Colonel Leon Jensen CD completes Joint Reserve Command and Staff Course, Staff College, Toronto, ON
March 2002 Master Warrant Officer Colin V Norris CD employed as Headquarters Sergeant Major at Land Force Western Area Headquarters Edmonton (Class B)
Former Members now in Regular Force
Major Lee Hammond member Royal Canadian Artillery School, Gagetown, NB.
Captain Rob J Bower member Land Force Doctrine and Training System, Kingston, ON.
Captain Chris DM Byrne member Royal Canadian Artillery School, Gagetown, NB.
Captain Noel RR Dykes CD Recruiting Detachment, Edmonton AB; Employed as Military Career Counsellor; 15 Oct 2002 posted to 15th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA as Regular Force Cadre / Adjutant.
Captain Glen R Hamilton-Brown member 49th Field Regiment RCA, Sault Ste Marie, ON.
Captain Dennis Rintjema member Canadian Forces Base Kingston/ASU Kingston, ON.
Warrant Officer George M Dempsey member 15th Field Regiment RCA, Vancouver, BC.
Master Bombardier PG Dolomont member 1st Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, Shilo MB.
Warrant Officer Randy L Sedgwick commissions Captain, posted to PPCLI Battle School, Wainwright, AB.
Warrant Officer Paul A Stewart promoted Master Warrant officer posted 2nd Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, Petawawa, ON.
Officers' Mess
Saint Barbara's Day Special Guest Night
Another great dinner hosted on the floor of Bessborough Armoury. The pictures are lacking a bit in size and quality but many of the characters that were there that evening can be seen. See more...
Another great dinner hosted on the floor of Bessborough Armoury. The pictures are lacking a bit in size and quality but many of the characters that were there that evening can be seen. See more...
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The Officers' Mess newsletter
The editor, Lieutenant-Colonel Douglas Gayton (Retd) EM CD put together an excellent overview of news for the mess members. | ||
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 her service in 2001 is Sergeant Andrea M Bond. |
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Annual Dinner
The Annual Dinner was combined with a Dining Out for Warrant officer Chris Comars on 9 March 2002. |
15th Field Artillery Regiment Museum & Archives
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Things to do in Vancouver
The Museum is listed in the Vancouver Sun article. |
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Stanley Park - National Historic site of Canada
Commemorative Integrity Statement It defines the intent of the commemoration of this nationally significant site, and identifies a range of heritage values pertaining to the park’s protection and presentation, as well as objectives for the achievement of these values. | ||
Obituaries
Bombardier James Robert (Jim) Davies
Passed away July, 10 2002. He was born in Victoria, BC on August 26, 1916. Jim is survived by his loving wife, Betty; sons, Brian (Dennise), Bruce (Janine) and Kevin. There will be a memorial service at Church of St. John the Divine on Monday, July 15, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. with a reception to follow in the Parish Hall. Jim was a loving husband and father and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. In lieu of Flowers, donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be made to the family at www.mcallbros.com.
Bombardier Davies served with the 39th (Reserve) Field Regiment, RCA and the 11th (Reserve) Anti-Aircraft Regiment, RCA during the Second World War.
Passed away July, 10 2002. He was born in Victoria, BC on August 26, 1916. Jim is survived by his loving wife, Betty; sons, Brian (Dennise), Bruce (Janine) and Kevin. There will be a memorial service at Church of St. John the Divine on Monday, July 15, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. with a reception to follow in the Parish Hall. Jim was a loving husband and father and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. In lieu of Flowers, donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be made to the family at www.mcallbros.com.
Bombardier Davies served with the 39th (Reserve) Field Regiment, RCA and the 11th (Reserve) Anti-Aircraft Regiment, RCA during the Second World War.
Staff Sergeant Ernest Leslie Freeborn CD
Born April 27, 1921 in Govan, Saskatchewan, passed away January 4, 2002 at Peace Arch Hospital, White Rock. “Ernie” served Canada in WWII in Europe (1940-1945) as a member of the 2nd Anti-Tank Regiment R.C.A. C.A.S.F. He grew up in Lumsden, Saskatchewan and volunteered for service at the outset of the war. Afterwards, in Vancouver, he worked for B.C. Hydro for many years, before moving to Saratoga Beach, Vancouver Island where he owned McLeod’s Cottage Resort for several years. He retired from C.P. Transport, and resided in White Rock until his death. Ernie was a longtime member of the Royal Canadian Legion, and Royal Canadian Army Reserve for many years, one of the early coaches/founders of the Whalley Little League Cubs, and also coached minor hockey in Surrey.
Staff Sergeant Freeborn serve with 43rd Medium Anti-Aircraft Regiment, RCA after the Second World War.
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Born April 27, 1921 in Govan, Saskatchewan, passed away January 4, 2002 at Peace Arch Hospital, White Rock. “Ernie” served Canada in WWII in Europe (1940-1945) as a member of the 2nd Anti-Tank Regiment R.C.A. C.A.S.F. He grew up in Lumsden, Saskatchewan and volunteered for service at the outset of the war. Afterwards, in Vancouver, he worked for B.C. Hydro for many years, before moving to Saratoga Beach, Vancouver Island where he owned McLeod’s Cottage Resort for several years. He retired from C.P. Transport, and resided in White Rock until his death. Ernie was a longtime member of the Royal Canadian Legion, and Royal Canadian Army Reserve for many years, one of the early coaches/founders of the Whalley Little League Cubs, and also coached minor hockey in Surrey.
Staff Sergeant Freeborn serve with 43rd Medium Anti-Aircraft Regiment, RCA after the Second World War.
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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