15th Field Artillery Regiment
The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery
2006
The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery
2006
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
31 Battery
Battery Commander (BC): Captain Kent A Wickens CD
Battery Sergeant Major (BSM): Master Warrant Officer George M Dempsey
Battery Commander (BC): Captain Kent A Wickens CD
Battery Sergeant Major (BSM): Master Warrant Officer George M Dempsey
Christmas 2006
Back Row - Sgt Rick Tennant, Adam Coleman, Sgt Jason Street, 4; Sgt Ken Chiu, Sgt Brian Holt, WO Prichard, Capt Nick Watts, MCpl Andrea Bond, Lt Conway Hui, Sgt Rob Garrett, WO McHugh, Sgt Conrad Skuce,
Third Row - MBdr Steve Oulette, Bdr Penner, MBdr Godsoe, Gnr Dan Scott, Cpl Wayne Lysholm, Gnr Bolgak, 20, MBdr Starr Switzer, 22 , Bdr Dan Taylor, 24, 25, 26,27, 28, Gnr Pryce, 30, 31, Bdr Wong,33, 34, 35,
Second Row - Gnr Terry Zhong, 37, 38, Bdr Roy Mckenzie, MBdr Oliver Young, 41,42, 43, Gnr Andrew Dyke, Bdr Kazue Maruyama, 46, 47, MBdr Tony Gee, Bdr Walker, MBdr Goran Kurtagic, 51, 52, Bdr William Martinez, 54, Gnr Hill, Gnr Dave Sylka,
Front Row - Sgt Babich, Sgt Donato Calogero, WO Joe Shortt, MWO Kevin Walker, Sgt Ian Smith, CWO Rob Wishnicki, LCol Dan Kuhn, HLCol Peter Veuger, Maj Jim Barrett, Maj Kent Wickens, Maj Brent Purcell, Capt Pierre Lajoie, Capt Douglas Gayton, Capt Richard Van Slyke
Photo by D. Laird Allan.
Back Row - Sgt Rick Tennant, Adam Coleman, Sgt Jason Street, 4; Sgt Ken Chiu, Sgt Brian Holt, WO Prichard, Capt Nick Watts, MCpl Andrea Bond, Lt Conway Hui, Sgt Rob Garrett, WO McHugh, Sgt Conrad Skuce,
Third Row - MBdr Steve Oulette, Bdr Penner, MBdr Godsoe, Gnr Dan Scott, Cpl Wayne Lysholm, Gnr Bolgak, 20, MBdr Starr Switzer, 22 , Bdr Dan Taylor, 24, 25, 26,27, 28, Gnr Pryce, 30, 31, Bdr Wong,33, 34, 35,
Second Row - Gnr Terry Zhong, 37, 38, Bdr Roy Mckenzie, MBdr Oliver Young, 41,42, 43, Gnr Andrew Dyke, Bdr Kazue Maruyama, 46, 47, MBdr Tony Gee, Bdr Walker, MBdr Goran Kurtagic, 51, 52, Bdr William Martinez, 54, Gnr Hill, Gnr Dave Sylka,
Front Row - Sgt Babich, Sgt Donato Calogero, WO Joe Shortt, MWO Kevin Walker, Sgt Ian Smith, CWO Rob Wishnicki, LCol Dan Kuhn, HLCol Peter Veuger, Maj Jim Barrett, Maj Kent Wickens, Maj Brent Purcell, Capt Pierre Lajoie, Capt Douglas Gayton, Capt Richard Van Slyke
Photo by D. Laird Allan.
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Promotions
Master Warrant Officer Rob Wishnicki promoted Chief Warrant Officer. Corporal Lysholm promoted Master Corporal. |
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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 Master Bombardier Oliver J Young. |
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The 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 AWR Clark during the Soldiers’ Christmas Dinner. |
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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) G Fleischer. |
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15th Field Regiment RCA Rifle Range Challenge Cup
The Challenge Cup was awarded to Sergeant AD Coleman at the Annual Soldiers’ Christmas Dinner for his performance on the range last May. |
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Soldiers' Christmas Dinner
The Christmas Parade featured skills competition prior to the traditional Soldiers’ Christmas Dinner.
The yearly Turkey Shoot is a crowd pleaser. Master Bombardier Oulette and Major Kent Wickens provide coaching to those that are new to the sport and to those that require refreshers in basic rifle handling skills. Its all about the breathing! See more...
The Christmas Parade featured skills competition prior to the traditional Soldiers’ Christmas Dinner.
The yearly Turkey Shoot is a crowd pleaser. Master Bombardier Oulette and Major Kent Wickens provide coaching to those that are new to the sport and to those that require refreshers in basic rifle handling skills. Its all about the breathing! See more...
Remembrance Day 2006
Salute Troop Commander – Lieutenant Andrew Grieve
Assistant Salute Troop Commander – Second Lieutenant Conway Hui
Salute Troop Sergeant Major – Sergeant Donato Calogero CD
#1 Detachment Commander – Sergeant Ian Smith CD
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Salute Troop Commander – Lieutenant Andrew Grieve
Assistant Salute Troop Commander – Second Lieutenant Conway Hui
Salute Troop Sergeant Major – Sergeant Donato Calogero CD
#1 Detachment Commander – Sergeant Ian Smith CD
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Exercise Temperate Forest
In April 2006, 15th and 5th(BC) Field Artillery Regiments were in Fort Lewis for live fire artillery training and fighting in built up areas (FIBUA). See more...
In April 2006, 15th and 5th(BC) Field Artillery Regiments were in Fort Lewis for live fire artillery training and fighting in built up areas (FIBUA). See more...
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Vokes Range, Chilliwack
The 39 Canadian Brigade Group PLQ Mod course is supervised by Sergeant Rick Tennant and Sergeant Rob Garrett on the left with Sergeant Brian Holt and Chief Warrant Officer Rob Wishnicki on the right. |
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OP PALACI - AVCON 2006
Bombardier Ken Keene and Bombardier Kyle Hodgson were tasked on avalanche control at Roger's Pass. It wasn't all work and no play as the tubing photos attest to. See more...
Bombardier Ken Keene and Bombardier Kyle Hodgson were tasked on avalanche control at Roger's Pass. It wasn't all work and no play as the tubing photos attest to. See more...
Cougar Salvo 06
The 5th (BC) and 15th Field Artillery Regiments combined to provide the enemy force for the remainder of 39 Canadian Brigade Group Units. Their fearless leader, Major Jim Barrett, CD was dressed in the enemy version of DEU 1A – aka the dreaded Garrison Jacket from the 80s. See more...
The 5th (BC) and 15th Field Artillery Regiments combined to provide the enemy force for the remainder of 39 Canadian Brigade Group Units. Their fearless leader, Major Jim Barrett, CD was dressed in the enemy version of DEU 1A – aka the dreaded Garrison Jacket from the 80s. See more...
British Columbia Law Enforcement Memorial Service
The Regiment provided support to the British Columbia Law Enforcement Memorial Service with the provision of a minute gun to fire a blank round at the start of the two minutes of silence for the fallen. See more...
The Regiment provided support to the British Columbia Law Enforcement Memorial Service with the provision of a minute gun to fire a blank round at the start of the two minutes of silence for the fallen. See more...
Abbotsford Fire and Rescue Funeral
Regimental Sergeant Major, Chief Warrant Officer Rob Wishnicki provided assistance to the Abbotsford Fire and Rescue on July 19, 2006 for the funeral of Captain Dean Larivee. There were over 500 fire service personnel in attendance at the funeral. For his service, the Abbotsford Fire and Rescue Department presented the RSM with a large Canadian flag which now hangs over the Bessborough Armoury parade square. See more...
Regimental Sergeant Major, Chief Warrant Officer Rob Wishnicki provided assistance to the Abbotsford Fire and Rescue on July 19, 2006 for the funeral of Captain Dean Larivee. There were over 500 fire service personnel in attendance at the funeral. For his service, the Abbotsford Fire and Rescue Department presented the RSM with a large Canadian flag which now hangs over the Bessborough Armoury parade square. See more...
Abbotsford Police Department Funeral
Chief Warrant Officer Rob Wishnicki assisted the Abbotsford Police Department in planning, coordinating, training and executing a full state funeral with honors for Constable John Goyer. Constable Goyer’s death from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), the fatal illness commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, was deemed is being attributed to the on-the-job fight he was involved in 4½ years earlier.
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Chief Warrant Officer Rob Wishnicki assisted the Abbotsford Police Department in planning, coordinating, training and executing a full state funeral with honors for Constable John Goyer. Constable Goyer’s death from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), the fatal illness commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, was deemed is being attributed to the on-the-job fight he was involved in 4½ years earlier.
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2006 Netherlands Military Tattoo
The Band of the 15th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA performs in the 2006 Netherlands Military Tattoo in Rotterdam. The routine starts with a slow march, playing the Slaves Chorus from Nabucco by Verdi; followed by the quick march entitled "Canada on the March"; followed by the song "Proud Canadian Soldier", composed by Jay Willis and sung by Cary McCaffrey; and concluding with David Foster's "Winter Games" theme. See more... |
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We'll Meet Again
The Band performs with Dal Richards and his Orchestra and the Vancouver Naval Veterans Band in the lead up to Remembrance Day. |
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Country Star Michele Wright
The Regimental Band performs with Michelle Wright, Pipes and Drums of the Seaforth Highlanders and the Maple Leaf Show Chorus. |
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Music in the Park
The Regimental Band played the afternoon at the Haywood Bandstand. |
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Parade Square Renovations
Did you ever wonder what supported the 25 Pounder Salute Gun? Were there any secret artifacts hidden there?
Did you ever wonder what supported the 25 Pounder Salute Gun? Were there any secret artifacts hidden there?
Members Extra-Regimentally Employed
Members in other units
Colonel Leon Jensen OMM CD Project Director Land Force Reserve Restructure, 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 posted Canadian Forces College, Toronto, ON
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 G3 Operations 39 Canadian Brigade Group Headquarters.
Captain Glen R Hamilton-Brown posted 1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group, Edmonton, AB.
Master Warrant Officer Paul A Stewart commissioned to Captain, Canadian Forces Base Petawawa, ON.
Sergeant PG Dolomont 1st Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, Shilo MB.
Members in other units
Colonel Leon Jensen OMM CD Project Director Land Force Reserve Restructure, 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 posted Canadian Forces College, Toronto, ON
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 G3 Operations 39 Canadian Brigade Group Headquarters.
Captain Glen R Hamilton-Brown posted 1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group, Edmonton, AB.
Master Warrant Officer Paul A Stewart commissioned to Captain, Canadian Forces Base Petawawa, ON.
Sergeant PG Dolomont 1st Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, Shilo MB.
West 11th Avenue Reconstruction
The street in front of Bessborough Armoury changes considerably with the construction of a cul-de-sac that cuts off through access. See more...
The street in front of Bessborough Armoury changes considerably with the construction of a cul-de-sac that cuts off through access. See more...
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15th Field Artillery Museum & Archives
The 40mm Bofors display is enhanced with the addition of a mural painted behind. |
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Officers' Mess
- St Barbara’s Day Dinner
Warrant Officers’ and Sergeants’ Mess
Annual Mess Dinner - 17 April 2006
Back Row - Sgt Conrad Skuce; Sgt Donato Calogero, CD; Sgt Ian Smith, CD; Sgt C Penner, CD; Sergeant Natalie Prichard, Sgt Graig Halpin, CD; Sergeant Rob Garrett, CD; Sgt Jason Street, CD; Sgt Rick Tennant, CD; Sgt Bill Rae, CD. Front Row - Sgt Cote, CD; WO Cheryl McHugh, CD; CWO Jim Tempest, CD; MWO George Dempsey, CD; RSM CWO Rob G Wishnicki, CD; MWO Kevin Walker, CD; WO Joe Shortt, CD; WO Angus Brady, CD; Sgt Andrea Bond, CD.
Back Row - Sgt Conrad Skuce; Sgt Donato Calogero, CD; Sgt Ian Smith, CD; Sgt C Penner, CD; Sergeant Natalie Prichard, Sgt Graig Halpin, CD; Sergeant Rob Garrett, CD; Sgt Jason Street, CD; Sgt Rick Tennant, CD; Sgt Bill Rae, CD. Front Row - Sgt Cote, CD; WO Cheryl McHugh, CD; CWO Jim Tempest, CD; MWO George Dempsey, CD; RSM CWO Rob G Wishnicki, CD; MWO Kevin Walker, CD; WO Joe Shortt, CD; WO Angus Brady, CD; Sgt Andrea Bond, CD.
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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 2005 is Master Warrant Officer Kevin E Walker. |
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Obituaries
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Captain Wiliiam Bruce Dirk Longon
William Bruce Dirk Passed away on September 2, 2006 in his residence in Saanich, B.C. He was born on December 18, 1924 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, son of the late William John Longon and Cleopatra Isabella nee Cowan. He served in the Second World War with the 43rd Medium Anti-Aircraft Regiment, RCA. He worked for the City of Vancouver for many years and upon retirement moved to Victoria where he was an active member with the Canadian Scottish Regiment and was also a member of the Union Club, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 142 and Masonic Lodge #91. Bruce will be remembered for his ever pleasant disposition and dry sense of humor and will be missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his cousins, Jeff Longon, Victoria, B.C.; Thomas (Carreen) and Jennifer Longon, Saint John, N.B.; Lily R. (Poppy) Chadsey, Quebec; an aunt, Helen (Longon) Harrington, Saint John, N.B.; and several cousins and godchildren residing in Canada, Australia, England and Scotland. Urn interment at "Gods Acre" Veterans' Cemetery, 1200 Colville Road, Victoria, on Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at 1:00 pm. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations in Bruce's memory may be made to one of the following: The Victoria Foundation, British Columbia's Children's Hospital Foundation or The University of British Columbia, Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com . McCall Bros. of Victoria, BC (250) 385-4465 Published in Vancouver Sun on Sept. 23, 2006 |
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