15th Field Artillery Regiment
The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery
2004
as at 5 February 2020
Sub-units
31st Field Battery, RCA
68th Field Battery, RCA
Band of the 15th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA
Key Appointments
31 Battery
Battery Commander (BC): Captain Kent A Wickens CD
Back Row - Penner, Pare, Pecsi,4, Hodgson, Goran Kurtagic, 7,8,9,10,11
Fourth Row - Bdr Macleod, Bolgak, Bdr Rob Stone, Rae, Adam Coleman, Schultz, el-Baghdady, Fleischer, Conrad Skuce,
Third Row - 21,22, Clark, Jiang, Bdr William Martinez, 26, 27, Bdr Dan Taylor, 29, Sutherland, Cpl Lysholm, 32, 33, Bdr Oliver Young, Wong, Ho, 37, Watrin.
Second Row - Don Lamb, 39, Andrew Grieve, Ryan Brekke, Sgt Ian Smith, Sgt Rick Tennant, Sgt George Lenis, Sgt Brian Holt, Bdr Lyall Erickson, Sgt Ken Chiu, Sgt Rob Garrett, Sgt Andrea Bond, Sgt Halpin CD, 2LT Conway Hui, Helina, Capt Nick Watts
Front Row - WO George Dempsey CD, Capt Doug Gayton CD, Sgt Donato Calogero CD, Capt Kent Wickens CD, HLCol Peter Veuger, LCol Dan Kuhn CD, MWO Rob Wishnicki CD, HonMaj Grant Smith CD, Capt Brent Purcell, Capt Noel Dykes CD, WO Kevin Walker CD
 Promotions and Appointments this year

Major Daniel S Kuhn CD promoted Lieutenant-Colonel and appointed Commanding Officer.

​14 Oct 2004         Master Warrant Officer Rob G Wishnicki appointed Regimental Sergeant Major.

​22 Apr 2004 Colonel John Brownlee-Baker CD appointed Honorary Colonel.

​22 Apr 2004         Lieutenant-Colonel Peter Veuger appointed Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel
Lieutenant-Colonel John Brownlee-Baker CD appointed Honorary Colonel
Honorary Colonel John Brownlee-Baker was born in Malvern, England, and was educated at Leominster Grammar School and Malvern Chase County High School. After leaving school in 1958 Honorary Colonel Brownlee-Baker enlisted in the Royal Artillery as a Boy soldier.  He mustered to the colours from the Junior Leaders Regiment as Junior Regimental Sergeant Major in 1960 when he was posted to 3rd Regiment Royal Horse Artillery as a gun number.  See more...
Qualifications
C44 Tactical CIMIC Operator Course
Capt Richard Van Slyke
PSTC Liaison Observation Team (LOT) Course
Capt Richard Van Slyke
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
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Gunner Douglas Corsor Jr. Memorial Trophy
​This trophy is presented to the Gunner that most exemplifies the best characteristics of being a Gunner.​ It 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 was refurbished by Captain N.R.R. Dykes, CD. This year’s award is presented to Gunner CV Watrich.
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) AJ Dyke.
15th Field Regiment RCA Rifle Range Challenge Cup
May 2004 The Challenge Cup was awarded to several teams this year: Officer Cadet Tai, Sergeant Calogero, Master Bombardier Abbott, Master Bombardier Mckenzie; Bombardier Dajko, Bombardier Erickson, Bombardier Godsoe, Bombardier Hill; Bombardier Hodgson, Bombardier Keene, Bombardier Kurtagich, Bombardier Schultz; Bombardier Taylor, Bombardier Zhong, Gnr Ho, Gnr Labadze; Pte Clark, Pte Dyke
Change of Regimental Sergeant Major
The Commanding Officer, Lieutenant-Colonel Dan Kuhn oversees the change of Regimental Sergeant Major between Chief Warrant Officer Mark Jackson and Master Warrant Officer Rob Wishnicki. The parade included the signing of the changeover observed by the Adjutant, Captain Noel Dykes and the handover of the RSM's cane.
Remembrance Day Salute, CRAB Park at Portside.
A 21 Gun salute was fired as part of Vancouver's ceremonies to remember the members of their armed forces who have died in the line of duty. The first round is fired precisely at 1100 hours on the 11th day of the 11th month.
Salute Troop Comd –  Lieutenant Don Lamb CD
Assistant Salute Troop Commander –  Sergeant Rick Tennant CD
Salute Troop Sergeant Major –  Sergeant George Lenis CD
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Military Ball 2004
The Regimental Band, under the direction of Captain Richard Van Slyke, put together another excellent memory filled evening that showcased the 39 Canadian Brigade Group. There was fine music, great food, lovely ladies, fancy mess dress and debutantes. Truly, a gala evening. ​See more...
Canada Day 2004
The 15th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA fires a 21 gun salute to commemorate Canada's 137th birthday. 
Salute Troop Commander -
Salute Troop Sergeant Major - Sergeant Brian Holt CD
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Saint Cecilia Dinner 2004
Wasn't that a party? The Band holds their annual Saint Cecilia Dinner on the floor of the Bessborough Armoury. Great food, great music, great friends......what more could you want. Oh, and there were awards and presentations. Are you willing to write up a better story telling us who was there and who was awarded what trophy? Drop me an email.
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Ex COUGAR SALVO 2004
​Ex COUGAR SALVO 2004 was a live fire exercise conducted at Yakima, WA on  9 Apr 2004 
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Dom Ops Exercise
Langley, BC Fire centre, Introduction to basic firefighting skills in preparation for potential domestic operations requirements. See more...
Band Gigs
Music and Memories of the War Years with Dal Richards and his Orchestra, Randy Bachman and others; Hastings Park for the opening of the horse racing season with the Yukon Singer, Gillian Campbell. We'll Meet Again.
Easter Seals 24 Hour Relay for Kids
Master Warrant officer Rob Wishnicki organized a combined 15th Field Artillery Regiment and Corrections Canada team to support Easter Seals. See more... 
Stanley Park Fort
The Vancouver Sun carries a full page article on the Stanley Park Fort with pictures from the underground tour the year before.
Vancouver Dragon Boat 2004
I have some pictures, but no details on the task.
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​Members Extra-Regimentally Employed
Members in other units
​21 Sep 2004 Lieutenant-Colonel Leon Jensen CD promoted Colonel WSE while employed at 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
Major Dennis Rintjema Land Force Doctrine and Training System Kingston, ON.
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 Laurentian University, Sault Ste Marie, 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.
Officers’ Mess
St Barbara's Day Special Guest Night
Presentations of 105mm casings were made to guests that had assisted the Regiment during the year. The Lt. Col. Gayton conference room was announced.   See more...
Battery Commander, 68 Battery, Lady’s Brooch
15 RCA Junior Officers’ Handbook 27 February 2014
Happy 90th Birthday!
Former Bandmaster, Warrant Officer Class I Albert Bramwell Sweet hits the magic 90.
Warrant Officers’ and Sergeants’ Mess
Annual Dining In
8 May 2004
Rear Rank - Sgt Rick Tennant, Sgt Brian Holt, Sgt Andrea Bond, Sgt Dave Urquhart, ?, Sgt Rob Garrett, Sgt Jason Street, Sgt Ian Smith
Front Rank - WO George Dempsey, WO Rob Wishnicki, CWO Mark Jackson, WO Kevin Walker, Sgt Donato Calogero​
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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 2003 is Sergeant Rick J Tennant.
​Obituaries
Lieutenant-Colonel Douglas E Gayton EM CD
It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment announces that Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Gayton passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday, January 13, 2004 at the age of 83 in Vancouver, BC. He was a member of 15th (Vancouver) Coast Brigade in 1939 and served overseas with various Artillery Formations. After the war, he served in numerous positions, including Fort Sill, OK with the Honest John, and with the International Commissions on Supervision and control in Vietnam. He retired in 1972. See more...
​Lieutenant-Colonel Alfred Ogilvie Hood CD
HOOD Alfred Ogilvie passed away March 25, 2004. Survived by his wife Ruth, son Derek (Margaret) and two granddaughters. Private family remembrance. In lieu of flowers, donations in Memory of Alfred may be made to the Broadmead Lodge Foundation, 4579 Chatterton Way, Victoria, BC, V8X 4Y7. See more...
​Major Stuart Austin Maitland CD
MAITLAND _ Stuart Austin. Born in Vancouver on June 22, 1920, passed away on January 28, 2004 at the Royal Columbian Hospital after a lengthy illness. Stu is now with his beloved grandson, Craig, killed in a plane crash on May 31, 2003, his brother Ron, and brother-in-law and good friend, Russ Halford. Surviving him are his devoted wife of 62 years, Vera, his much-loved son and daughter, Bruce (wife, Alison Willoughby.) Gail Turner (husband, Dr. Robert), his cherished grandson, Derek, niece Lynette Ferris (David), nephews Richard Halford (Janet), Brian (Hiromi) and Keith Maitland, 4 great nephews, 4 great nieces and 2 great, great nieces.  See more...
Colonel Gordon Maurice Platt EM CD 
A final salute to a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, community server and friend to all. Gordon passed away peacefully in his sleep, in his 86th year March 17th, 2004. Born in England, July 23, 1918, his family immigrated to Canada shortly after his birth. He served Canada proudly in WWII and later met his wife Doris in England. After the War they returned to set down roots in West Vancouver, raising four children.  Gordon continued to be very active in military life through the Militia Reserve and became both Colonel and Hon. Colonel of the 15th Field at Bessborough Armoury. His involvement with the military was very important to him. See more...
​Sergeant Robert Vincent Waddy
March 14, 1921 - July 01, 2004 Waddy, Robert Vincent, has graciously gone to be with his Lord Jesus on July 1st, 2004. Bob was born in Vancouver Grace Hospital on March 14th 1921 and was very active in sports whereby he excelled as an amateur boxer. Bob joined the Royal Canadian Army Artillery on the first day of war at the age of 18 and served with the Coast Artillery at York Island, going overseas in January 1941 where he was deployed on the south coast of England with the 16th light ACK ACK, and met his future wife Audrey.
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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