15th Field Artillery Regiment
The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery
2003
The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery
2003
as at 5 November 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
Christmas 2003
Back Row - MBdr Ouellette, Gnr Gillis, 3, 4, Bdr Zhong, MBdr Oliver Young CD, Gnr Labadze, Bdr Butler, Gnr Parker, Gnr Ho, Bdr Dan Taylor, MBdr Lisa Abbott CD, Pte Pare, 14, Bdr Craig Burridge, Bdr Barry Mcleod CD, 16, 17, Gnr Keene, Gnr Greig, Pte Watrich, Sgt Ian Smith CD
Second Row - Lt McGuire, 2Lt Andrew Grieve, Sgt George Lenis CD, 25, 26, Bdr Haman-Das, Shaw, MBdr Adam Coleman, MBdr Roy Mackenzie, Cpl Lysholm, Gnr Hodgson, Bdr Campbell, MBdr Tony Gee, Pte Fleischer, Gnr Forystek, 37, Bdr Goran Kurtagic, Gnr Bolgak ,Bdr Martinez, Pte Scott, Pte El Baghdady, Gnr Bolegoh, Cpl Sutherland, MBdr Conrad Skuce, Sgt Rick Tennant CD, Sgt Brian Holt, Lt Evans, 2Lt Conway Hui, OCdt Tai
Front Row - Capt Noel Dykes CD, Sgt Halpin CD, Capt Brent Purcell CD, Sgt Donato Calogero CD, Capt Kent Wickens CD, Maj Daniel Kuhn CD, MWO Rob Wishnicki CD, LCol Dean Drysdale CD, HCol R. Victor Stevenson CD, Capt Richard J. Van Slyke CD, WO Kevin Walker CD, WO George Dempsey CD, Capt Douglas Gayton CD, 64, Sgt Andrea Bond CD
Back Row - MBdr Ouellette, Gnr Gillis, 3, 4, Bdr Zhong, MBdr Oliver Young CD, Gnr Labadze, Bdr Butler, Gnr Parker, Gnr Ho, Bdr Dan Taylor, MBdr Lisa Abbott CD, Pte Pare, 14, Bdr Craig Burridge, Bdr Barry Mcleod CD, 16, 17, Gnr Keene, Gnr Greig, Pte Watrich, Sgt Ian Smith CD
Second Row - Lt McGuire, 2Lt Andrew Grieve, Sgt George Lenis CD, 25, 26, Bdr Haman-Das, Shaw, MBdr Adam Coleman, MBdr Roy Mackenzie, Cpl Lysholm, Gnr Hodgson, Bdr Campbell, MBdr Tony Gee, Pte Fleischer, Gnr Forystek, 37, Bdr Goran Kurtagic, Gnr Bolgak ,Bdr Martinez, Pte Scott, Pte El Baghdady, Gnr Bolegoh, Cpl Sutherland, MBdr Conrad Skuce, Sgt Rick Tennant CD, Sgt Brian Holt, Lt Evans, 2Lt Conway Hui, OCdt Tai
Front Row - Capt Noel Dykes CD, Sgt Halpin CD, Capt Brent Purcell CD, Sgt Donato Calogero CD, Capt Kent Wickens CD, Maj Daniel Kuhn CD, MWO Rob Wishnicki CD, LCol Dean Drysdale CD, HCol R. Victor Stevenson CD, Capt Richard J. Van Slyke CD, WO Kevin Walker CD, WO George Dempsey CD, Capt Douglas Gayton CD, 64, Sgt Andrea Bond CD
31 Battery
Battery Commander (BC): Captain Kent A Wickens CD
Battery Commander (BC): Captain Kent A Wickens CD
Promotions
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Dec 2003 Lieutenant Douglas P Gayton promoted Captain. |
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2 Mar 2003 Warrant Officer Robert G Wishnicki promoted Master Warrant Officer. |
Qualifications
Capt Richard Van Slyke attends NATO Tactical CIMIC Operator Course
Capt Richard Van Slyke attends NATO Tactical CIMIC Operator Course
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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 2003 Sergeant Keith Laing, CD was awarded his second bar to the Canadian Forces Decoration. See more... |
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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 Bombardier JH Zhong. |
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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 2003 Awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel Dean Drysdale, Captain Kent Wickens, Second Lieutenant Hui and Master Bombardier Gee |
Members deployed on Operations
Operation PEREGRINE was a domestic Canadian military operation that took place between August 3 and September 16, 2003.In early August 2003, British Columbia was overwhelmed by over 800 separate forest fires. Provincial fire services were stretched to the breaking point, and tens of thousands of people were forced to evacuate their homes. After responding to a severe interface fire in Barriere BC, the provincial government requested federal aide. Sergeant Ian M Smith and Sergeant Rick Tennant were some of the members from the unit that volunteered. See more...
Operation PEREGRINE was a domestic Canadian military operation that took place between August 3 and September 16, 2003.In early August 2003, British Columbia was overwhelmed by over 800 separate forest fires. Provincial fire services were stretched to the breaking point, and tens of thousands of people were forced to evacuate their homes. After responding to a severe interface fire in Barriere BC, the provincial government requested federal aide. Sergeant Ian M Smith and Sergeant Rick Tennant were some of the members from the unit that volunteered. See more...
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Vancouver Police Pipe Band
The Band of the 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA organized participation from other bands in the city of Vancouver. |
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Canada Gala 2003
The Band of the 15th Field Artillery regiment participated in the 4th annual Canada Gala in Seattle, WA. |
Band Performance
The file folder had "Bell Centre" written on it and the photograph information indicated that they were taken in 2003. The details as to what the event was about or if there was even an audience in front of the Band is up to your imagination. See more...
The file folder had "Bell Centre" written on it and the photograph information indicated that they were taken in 2003. The details as to what the event was about or if there was even an audience in front of the Band is up to your imagination. See more...
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Fortissimo
Captain Richard Van Slyke assisted the Ceremonial Guard in their Fortissimo presentation in August of 2003. |
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Gun Camp Yakima, WA
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St Patrick's Day Parade
The Band of the 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA performed in the St Patrick's Day parade in Reno, Nevada. No vast amounts of money were acquired in casino winnings. At least none that were publicly announced! |
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Order of Canada Luncheon 2003
The Band of the 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA performed at the Order of Canada Luncheon hosted by the Canadian Club on 13 February 2003. |
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Saint Cecilia’s Dinner 2003
Saint Cecilia is the patroness of musicians. It is written that as the musicians played at her wedding she "sang in her heart to the Lord". Her feast day is celebrated in the Latin Catholic, Eastern Catholic, Anglican, and Eastern Orthodox churches on November 22. See more... |
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Band Inspection
The Band of the 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA was inspected by the Directorate of History and Heritage. They received an excellent review. |
VR - 57 Conquistadors
The 15th Field Artillery Regiment Band are flown to San Diego to perform for the VR - 57 Conquistadors gala event. The Conquistadors of VR-57 are part of a team that is entrusted to safely execute responsive, flexible, and rapid deployable C-40 Clipper air logistics support to the Fleet and Combatant Commanders worldwide. See more....
The 15th Field Artillery Regiment Band are flown to San Diego to perform for the VR - 57 Conquistadors gala event. The Conquistadors of VR-57 are part of a team that is entrusted to safely execute responsive, flexible, and rapid deployable C-40 Clipper air logistics support to the Fleet and Combatant Commanders worldwide. See more....
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We'll Meet Again: Music and Memories of the War Years
The Regimental Band is advertised in the Vancouver Sun for their upcoming Remembrance Day performance. |
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VR - 51 Islanders
The Band of the 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA was requested to assist in the change of command ceremony at Whidbey island for the Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 61, better known as the VR-61 Islanders. This squadron flies four DC-9 transport jets capable of carrying 100 passengers or 20,000 pounds of cargo, or several combinations of both.
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The Band of the 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA was requested to assist in the change of command ceremony at Whidbey island for the Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 61, better known as the VR-61 Islanders. This squadron flies four DC-9 transport jets capable of carrying 100 passengers or 20,000 pounds of cargo, or several combinations of both.
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12th Combined Military Band Concert
The Band of the 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA performed in a tribute to Veterans at the Washington Centre for the Performing Arts
The Band of the 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA performed in a tribute to Veterans at the Washington Centre for the Performing Arts
Royal Vancouver Yacht Club
The Band of the 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA built up a strong relationship with the RVYC during 2003.
The Band of the 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA built up a strong relationship with the RVYC during 2003.
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Stanley Park Fort
Our Museum Curator, Vic Stevenson arranges an opportunity to check out the underground remnants of the Stanley Park Fort. |
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Members Extra-Regimentally Employed
Members in other units
Lieutenant-Colonel Leon Jensen, CD Director Land Reserve Management 5, Land Force Command Headquarters, Ottawa, ON.
Master Warrant Officer Colin V Norris, CD Headquarters Sergeant Major at Land Force Western Area Headquarters Edmonton, AB.
Former Members now in Regular Force
Major Lee Hammond member Royal Canadian Artillery School, Gagetown, NB.
Captain Rob J Bower Canadian Forces Joint Headquarters, Kingston, ON.
Captain Noel RR Dykes, CD 15th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA Regular Force Cadre / Adjutant
Captain Glen R Hamilton-Brown 49th Field Regiment RCA, Sault Ste Marie, ON.
Captain Dennis Rintjema Canadian Forces Base Kingston/ASU Kingston, ON.
Captain Randy L Sedgwick PPCLI Battle School, Wainwright, AB.
Master Warrant Officer Paul A Stewart 2nd Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, Petawawa, ON.
Warrant Officer George M Dempsey 15th Field Regiment RCA, Vancouver, BC.
Master Bombardier PG Dolomont 1st Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, Shilo MB.
Members in other units
Lieutenant-Colonel Leon Jensen, CD Director Land Reserve Management 5, Land Force Command Headquarters, Ottawa, ON.
Master Warrant Officer Colin V Norris, CD Headquarters Sergeant Major at Land Force Western Area Headquarters Edmonton, AB.
Former Members now in Regular Force
Major Lee Hammond member Royal Canadian Artillery School, Gagetown, NB.
Captain Rob J Bower Canadian Forces Joint Headquarters, Kingston, ON.
Captain Noel RR Dykes, CD 15th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA Regular Force Cadre / Adjutant
Captain Glen R Hamilton-Brown 49th Field Regiment RCA, Sault Ste Marie, ON.
Captain Dennis Rintjema Canadian Forces Base Kingston/ASU Kingston, ON.
Captain Randy L Sedgwick PPCLI Battle School, Wainwright, AB.
Master Warrant Officer Paul A Stewart 2nd Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, Petawawa, ON.
Warrant Officer George M Dempsey 15th Field Regiment RCA, Vancouver, BC.
Master Bombardier PG Dolomont 1st Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, Shilo MB.
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New Equipment - CADPAT
Canadian Disruptive Pattern (CADPAT) is the computer-generated digital camouflage pattern uniform that began fielding in 2002, with its first appearance in the Temperate Woodland variant in 15th Field Artillery Regiment in 2003. CADPAT TW is designed to reduce the likelihood of detection by night vision devices. The initial issue included a helmet cover, wide brim combat hat, jacket, shirt, and trousers. Subsequent additions included the jacket, raincoat and rain trousers. |
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Military Ball
The Band was the lead for another successful 39 Canadian Brigade Group Military Ball. |
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Officers’ Mess
Saint Barbara’s Dining in
It was quite the evening! The FAT had a starring role on the sidelines. Great conversations with Major Martin Casey, Captain John Hawthorne, Major-General Stuart McDonald, Lieutenant-Colonel John Brownlee-Baker and others.
Lieutenant-Colonel Drysdale presented the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal to Captain David Montrose and Lieutenant-Colonel Douglas Gayton and Lieutenant-Colonel Dean Drysdale promoted Lieutenant Doug Gayton to Captain. See more...
It was quite the evening! The FAT had a starring role on the sidelines. Great conversations with Major Martin Casey, Captain John Hawthorne, Major-General Stuart McDonald, Lieutenant-Colonel John Brownlee-Baker and others.
Lieutenant-Colonel Drysdale presented the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal to Captain David Montrose and Lieutenant-Colonel Douglas Gayton and Lieutenant-Colonel Dean Drysdale promoted Lieutenant Doug Gayton to Captain. See more...
Commanding Officer’s Christmas Tea
Vic Stevenson's 75th
New Year's Day Levee
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Mess Associates November 2003
From L to R, are Gerry Thomson, Keith Freer, Bill Wickett, X (Seated), Vic Stevenson, X, Mel Stevens, and X |
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Blowpipe Gunner
Resin statute, created by former Colonel Gauthier, of mid-1980’s Canadian Air Defence Artillery soldier firing a Blowpipe surface to air, shoulder launched missile. Donated to the Mess by Captain Noel RR Dykes.
15 RCA Junior Officers’ Handbook 27 February 2014
Resin statute, created by former Colonel Gauthier, of mid-1980’s Canadian Air Defence Artillery soldier firing a Blowpipe surface to air, shoulder launched missile. Donated to the Mess by Captain Noel RR Dykes.
15 RCA Junior Officers’ Handbook 27 February 2014
Stand-Up Table
This large stand-up table was purchased by the members of the 15th Field Artillery Regiment Officers’ Mess in order to provide the mess with a “Stand Easy” area. The centre of the table has an embedded artillery crest and a plaque with the names of the Regimental Officers that year.
15 FIELD REGIMENT RCA, OFFICERS MESS 2003, BGen W Wickett, LCol RV Stevenson, LCol DB Drysdale, Maj DS Kuhn, Capt NRR Dykes, Capt RR Mathews, Capt DJ Montrose, Capt BA Purcell, Capt IP Scholl, Capt NK Watts, Capt KAT Wickens, Lt CR Campbell, Lt CJ Evans, Lt DP Gayton, Lt DB Lamb
This large stand-up table was purchased by the members of the 15th Field Artillery Regiment Officers’ Mess in order to provide the mess with a “Stand Easy” area. The centre of the table has an embedded artillery crest and a plaque with the names of the Regimental Officers that year.
15 FIELD REGIMENT RCA, OFFICERS MESS 2003, BGen W Wickett, LCol RV Stevenson, LCol DB Drysdale, Maj DS Kuhn, Capt NRR Dykes, Capt RR Mathews, Capt DJ Montrose, Capt BA Purcell, Capt IP Scholl, Capt NK Watts, Capt KAT Wickens, Lt CR Campbell, Lt CJ Evans, Lt DP Gayton, Lt DB Lamb
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 2002 is Sergeant Ian M Smith. |
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Former Members
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Bombardier Dan Wheeldon
Former Bombardier Dan Wheeldon was featured in a Royal Canadian Legion article that detailed his work as Secretary-General of the Canadian Agency, Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Legion Magazine 1 March 2003 |
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Lieutenant Mark Ardley
Mark is doing some great work with the Pacific Riding for the Disabled Association while employed with CSB Systems. |
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Obituaries
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Chief Warrant Officer Raymond (Paul) Guttridge CD
Raymond Guttrige was born in Gillingham, Kent, England August 26, 1930. Educated at Holcombe Technical College, Chatham and entered the Royal Naval Dockyard as an apprentice in 1945. From 1944 until the end of hostilities he served with the National Fire Service. In 1947 he enlisted in the Royal Air Force and was medically discharged in 1949, but continued to serve in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve until 1957 when he emigrated with his family to Canada. From 1958 until his retirement in 1972 he served in the Canadian Militia, initially in the 8th Technical Regiment, Royal Canadian Electrical Mechanical Engineers and then the 15th Field Artillery Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery. He was awarded the Centennial Medla in 1967 for his service. He rose to the rank of Chief Warrant Officer and served as Regimental Sergeant Major from 1968 to 1972. He passed away April 24, 2003 in Nelson, British Columbia. |
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Warrant Officer Class II Harry Kenmare CD
May 17, 1922 - Aug. 24, 2003. Harry passed away after a lengthy stay at RJH. He is survived by his devoted wife of 57 years, Marguerette and his children, Cheryl (Jason) Knott and Bill (Colleen) Kenmare. A host of grandchildren remain Harry's most treasured legacy: Shannon (Dean) Boyling, Matthew (Mandy) Hasting, Peter (Tara) Kenmare, Holly (Dave) Nemeth, Ben Kenmare and Harry's first great-grandchild, Elizabeth Kenmare. Harry is also survived by his sister, Clarrie (Lloyd) Turner and his mother, Maggie Kenmare, age 104 years. All of the family wish to offer our deepest gratitude to the physicians, nurses and support staff of 4 West, RJH. Please join with us for a memorial service at Lambrick Park Church, 1780 Feltham Rd, Victoria, Saturday August 30, at 1:00 pm. Dance before the Lord, Dad! Warrant Officer Class II Kenmare CD served with the 43rd Medium Anti-Aircraft Regiment, RCA after the Second World War. |
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