15th Field Artillery Regiment
The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery
2008
The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery
2008
as at 28 December 2020
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 2008
Back row - WO Joe Shortt CD, 2, Lt Conway Hui, Chad Evans, Sgt Oliver Young CD, Sgt Rob Garrett CD, Sgt Rick Tennant CD, Sgt Andrea Bond CD, Sgt Conrad Skuce, Sgt Donato Calogero CD, 11, 2Lt Girardi, 2Lt Andrew Grieve.
Fourth Row - MBdr Terry Zhong, Bdr Pesci, Bdr Sylka,16, Bdr Ken Keene, 18,19,20,21,22,23, 24, Bdr Rob Stone CD,
Third Row - 26,27,28, MCpl Lysholm, 30, 31, Bdr William Martinez CD, 33,34,35, 36, 37.
Second Row - Sgt Ian Smith CD, 39, MBdr Goran Kurtagic,41,42,43, 44, 45, MBdr Dan Taylor CD, 47, 48, 49, 50, MWO Kevin Walker CD.
Front Row - Capt Noel Dykes CD, Capt Iska Scholl CD, Capt Douglas Gayton CD, Capt Nick Watts CD, HonMaj Grant Smith CD, HLCol Peter Veuger, CWO Rob Wishnicki CD, LCol Jim Barrett CD, HCol John Brownlee-Baker CD, LCol Leon Jensen OMM CD, Maj Kent Wickens CD, 63, Capt Don Lamb CD, Capt Yoo, Capt Ryan Brekke.
Back row - WO Joe Shortt CD, 2, Lt Conway Hui, Chad Evans, Sgt Oliver Young CD, Sgt Rob Garrett CD, Sgt Rick Tennant CD, Sgt Andrea Bond CD, Sgt Conrad Skuce, Sgt Donato Calogero CD, 11, 2Lt Girardi, 2Lt Andrew Grieve.
Fourth Row - MBdr Terry Zhong, Bdr Pesci, Bdr Sylka,16, Bdr Ken Keene, 18,19,20,21,22,23, 24, Bdr Rob Stone CD,
Third Row - 26,27,28, MCpl Lysholm, 30, 31, Bdr William Martinez CD, 33,34,35, 36, 37.
Second Row - Sgt Ian Smith CD, 39, MBdr Goran Kurtagic,41,42,43, 44, 45, MBdr Dan Taylor CD, 47, 48, 49, 50, MWO Kevin Walker CD.
Front Row - Capt Noel Dykes CD, Capt Iska Scholl CD, Capt Douglas Gayton CD, Capt Nick Watts CD, HonMaj Grant Smith CD, HLCol Peter Veuger, CWO Rob Wishnicki CD, LCol Jim Barrett CD, HCol John Brownlee-Baker CD, LCol Leon Jensen OMM CD, Maj Kent Wickens CD, 63, Capt Don Lamb CD, Capt Yoo, Capt Ryan Brekke.
Promotions
Bombardier Taylor, CD promoted to Master Bombardier by the Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel Jim Barrett, CD with the Regimental Sergeant Major, Chief Warrant Officer Rob Wishnicki, CD in the background.
Bombardier Taylor, CD promoted to Master Bombardier by the Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel Jim Barrett, CD with the Regimental Sergeant Major, Chief Warrant Officer Rob Wishnicki, CD in the background.
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Order of Military Merit
Founded on July 1, 1972, the Order of Military Merit recognizes distinctive merit and exceptional service displayed by the men and women of the Canadian Forces, both Regular and Reserve. Many have demonstrated dedication and devotion beyond the call of duty, and the Order honours them for their commitment to Canada. 9 Dec 2010 Captain Douglas Gayton MMM CD appointed a Member of the Order of Military Merit. See more... |
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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. Sergeant Ian M Smith CD awarded the clasp to his Canadian Forces Decoration. 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 Master Bombardier G Kurtagic. |
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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 JM Rozario. |
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Most Efficient Recruit 15th Field Artillery 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) AR Le. |
Soldiers' Christmas Dinner
Regimental group photo, promotions, trophies and a great festive feast. Does that encompass the Soldiers' Christmas Dinner? See more...
Regimental group photo, promotions, trophies and a great festive feast. Does that encompass the Soldiers' Christmas Dinner? See more...
Royal Canadian Artillery Association Annual General Meeting
The RCAA was held in conjunction with the anniversary of the 5e Régiment d'artillerie légère du Canada. The Regiment was well represented with the Commanding Officer, Lieutenant-Colonel Jim Barrett and his wife, Patricia, as well as the Regimental Sergeant Major, Chief Warrant Officer Rob Wishnicki. See more...
The RCAA was held in conjunction with the anniversary of the 5e Régiment d'artillerie légère du Canada. The Regiment was well represented with the Commanding Officer, Lieutenant-Colonel Jim Barrett and his wife, Patricia, as well as the Regimental Sergeant Major, Chief Warrant Officer Rob Wishnicki. See more...
Grenade Refresher 20 September
The throwing bays, The tower, The prep, The throw, Watching the fall.
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The throwing bays, The tower, The prep, The throw, Watching the fall.
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Abbotsford Air Show
The gun detachment deployed several times during the air show in order to demonstrate the short time that it actually takes to bring the gun into action.
The gun detachment deployed several times during the air show in order to demonstrate the short time that it actually takes to bring the gun into action.
Canada Day
Sergeant Oliver Young commanding #1 Gun. Major Brent Purcell watching the salute with his daughter.
Salute Troop Commander - Lieutenant Conway Hui
Assistant Salute Troop Commander - Lieutenant Andrew Grieve
Salute Troop Sergeant Major - Sergeant Donato Calogero
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Sergeant Oliver Young commanding #1 Gun. Major Brent Purcell watching the salute with his daughter.
Salute Troop Commander - Lieutenant Conway Hui
Assistant Salute Troop Commander - Lieutenant Andrew Grieve
Salute Troop Sergeant Major - Sergeant Donato Calogero
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Yakima Live Fire Ex - 23 March
Sights of Yakima Firing Centre; Plugged rounds of 155mm calibre randomly litter the training area, Modern equipment, such as these Stryker personnel carriers can often be seen, Nyalas were another sight during this exercise. See more...
Sights of Yakima Firing Centre; Plugged rounds of 155mm calibre randomly litter the training area, Modern equipment, such as these Stryker personnel carriers can often be seen, Nyalas were another sight during this exercise. See more...
Remembrance Day Salute
The Regiment fires a 21 gun salute in commemoration of the fallen on Remembrance Day at 1100 hours. See more...
The Regiment fires a 21 gun salute in commemoration of the fallen on Remembrance Day at 1100 hours. See more...
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Olympic Preparation
The Richmond Olympic Oval opens with the Band of the 15th Field Artillery Regiment as one of their headline acts. |
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Church Parade
The 15th Field Artillery Regiment conducted a Church parade at the Memorial Church on 9 November 2008.
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The 15th Field Artillery Regiment conducted a Church parade at the Memorial Church on 9 November 2008.
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Point Grey Fort
A hardy group of explorers were granted access to the tunnels leading off from Gun #1 at the Point Grey Fort. Lots of spider webs! See more...
A hardy group of explorers were granted access to the tunnels leading off from Gun #1 at the Point Grey Fort. Lots of spider webs! See more...
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Artillery Advisory Board meeting – CFB Gagetown
Lieutenant-Colonel Leon Jensen top left, Chief Warrant Officer Rob G Wishnicki centre left. |
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Police discover stolen war medals at drug bust
A Vancouver police drug bust at a West End apartment resulted in the arrest of three men -- and the discovery of 10 war medals that were stolen four decades earlier. The medals from the First World War and Second World War had belonged to Vancouver war hero Aeneas Bell-Irving, who died in 1966. See more... |
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Members Extra-Regimentally Employed
Members in other units
Lieutenant-Colonel Leon Jensen OMM CD Assistant Chief of Staff 39 Canadian Brigade Group, Director Regional Liaison Program for Joint Task force Pacific.
Nov 2008 Master Warrant Colin V Norris CD employed as Counter-IED Instructor/Trainer
Former Members now in Regular Force
Lieutenant-Colonel Lee Hammond posted to Canadian Forces Base Edmonton, AB.
Major Jean Pierre FL Dorris posted to Canadian Forces Liaison Officer position, United States of America
Major Glen R Hamilton-Brown 1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group, Edmonton, AB.
Captain Rob J Bower Canadian Forces Joint Headquarters, Kingston, ON.
Captain Noel RR Dykes, CD posted to Rocky Mountain Rangers, Kamloops, BC.
Captain Paul A Stewart posted to 2nd Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, Petawawa, ON
Sergeant PG Dolomont promoted Warrant Officer, posted to Western Area Training Centre Detachment, Shilo, MB.
Members in other units
Lieutenant-Colonel Leon Jensen OMM CD Assistant Chief of Staff 39 Canadian Brigade Group, Director Regional Liaison Program for Joint Task force Pacific.
Nov 2008 Master Warrant Colin V Norris CD employed as Counter-IED Instructor/Trainer
Former Members now in Regular Force
Lieutenant-Colonel Lee Hammond posted to Canadian Forces Base Edmonton, AB.
Major Jean Pierre FL Dorris posted to Canadian Forces Liaison Officer position, United States of America
Major Glen R Hamilton-Brown 1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group, Edmonton, AB.
Captain Rob J Bower Canadian Forces Joint Headquarters, Kingston, ON.
Captain Noel RR Dykes, CD posted to Rocky Mountain Rangers, Kamloops, BC.
Captain Paul A Stewart posted to 2nd Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, Petawawa, ON
Sergeant PG Dolomont promoted Warrant Officer, posted to Western Area Training Centre Detachment, Shilo, MB.
Officers' Mess
Saint Barbara’s Day Dinner
Another great dinner was held in honour of our patron saint.
Another great dinner was held in honour of our patron saint.
Warrant Officers’ and Sergeants’ Mess
Annual Mess Dinner
Wasn't that a party! The accepted invite list necessitated holding the dinner on the Bessborough Armoury parade square. That's not a bad thing as it gives the PMC of the dinner options on how the table could be set up. One long row or a horseshoe? The decision was made to go with the horseshoe arrangement with a head table consisting of Chief Warrant Officer Evans, Major Jim Barrett, Lieutenant Colonel Dan Kuhn, Regimental Sergeant Major Chief Warrant Officer Rob Wishnicki, Lieutenant Colonel Leon Jensen, Honorary Lieutenant Colonel Veuger.
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Wasn't that a party! The accepted invite list necessitated holding the dinner on the Bessborough Armoury parade square. That's not a bad thing as it gives the PMC of the dinner options on how the table could be set up. One long row or a horseshoe? The decision was made to go with the horseshoe arrangement with a head table consisting of Chief Warrant Officer Evans, Major Jim Barrett, Lieutenant Colonel Dan Kuhn, Regimental Sergeant Major Chief Warrant Officer Rob Wishnicki, Lieutenant Colonel Leon Jensen, Honorary Lieutenant Colonel Veuger.
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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 2007 is Sergeant Conrad Skuce. |
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Obituaries
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Lieutenant Colonel Allan Langmuir
It is with deepest regret the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the passing of Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Allan Langmuir on 30 December 2008. After serving in the Canadian Army in World War II, Lieutenant Colonel Langmuir continued as an officer in the militia. Following a long and happy association with the 15th Field Regiment, he completed his active service as Commanding Officer of the 12th Service Battalion and was subsequently appointed Honourary Colonel. See more... |
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Major Andrew Foulds CD (EM)
FOULDS, Andrew in his 88th year. Andy passed on peacefully at home in Vancouver on February 9th, 2008. Major Andy Foulds CD (EM) was a reserve soldier who kept going to war. Andy enlisted in the Canadian Army in 1937 at the age of 17. Andy served in the Artillery and, at the start of the war was a Sergeant in 15 Coast Artillery Regiment, serving in the Point Grey Battery. He went overseas and was commissioned from WO1. Returning to the UK, Andy reclassified to Infantry due to Officers being in demand, proceeding to Italy where he joined the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada. See more... |
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Chief Warrant Officer Albert Bramwell Sweet CD
SWEET - Albert Bramwell, born in Elko, BC on January 3, 1914 passed away peacefully on March 9, 2008. Chief Warrant Officer Sweet joined the 43rd Medium Anti-Aircraft as a musician in 1958 and joined 15th Field Regiment RCA when the two units were amalgamated. He subsequently rose to the position of Bandmaster until he retirement in 1969. See more... |
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