15th Field Artillery Regiment
The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery
2011
The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery
2011
as at 9 December 2022
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 – MBdr Tony Gee, Sgt Conrad Skuce, WO Ian Smith, Bdr Allison Stockdale, 5, MBdr Jayson Wong, Bdr Andrew Clark Gnr Mateusz Soltys, Bdr Alexi Solomakha, Bdr Evan Huang, Bdr William Martinez, Gnr Gavin Todd, Gnr Samuel David, Bdr Michael Stewart, MBdr Kyle Hodgson, MBdr Mackenzie, WO Rob Garrett, Sgt Andrea Bond, Sgt Donato Calogero.
Third Row - Capt Chad Evans, Lt Clinton Godsoe, Sgt Nathaniel Senff, MBdr Daniel Scott, Bdr Robert Hill, Bdr S Ngan, MBdr Eric Wong, 27, 28, MBdr Terry Zhong, 30, Pte Andy Law, MBdr Clinten Watrich, Bdr Jayden Beaudoin, 34, Bdr Nathan Patch, Lt Darryl Bannon, 2Lt Ian Oceguera.
Second Row - 2Lt Yali, Gnr Nolan Cheung, Gnr Monika Soltys, Bdr So, Bdr DJ Larkin, Bdr Stephan Hilbich, Cpl Gabriela Fleischer, MBdr Kazue Maruyama, Bdr Joseph Rozario, Bdr Crystal Parker, 48 , Bdr Borhan Jiang, Bdr Starr Switzer, 51, Capt Conway Hui, Lt George Lenis.
Front Row - Capt Andrew Grieve, Capt Don Lamb, Capt Taius Yoo, Capt Jim Tempest, Capt Pierre Lajoie, HLCol Bill Rodgers, CWO Kevin Walker, LCol Kent Wickens, HCol Grant Smith, Maj Brent Purcell, Capt Nick Watts, MWO George Dempsey, Capt Ian Watt, WO Joe Shortt, PO2 Morgan Irish.
Third Row - Capt Chad Evans, Lt Clinton Godsoe, Sgt Nathaniel Senff, MBdr Daniel Scott, Bdr Robert Hill, Bdr S Ngan, MBdr Eric Wong, 27, 28, MBdr Terry Zhong, 30, Pte Andy Law, MBdr Clinten Watrich, Bdr Jayden Beaudoin, 34, Bdr Nathan Patch, Lt Darryl Bannon, 2Lt Ian Oceguera.
Second Row - 2Lt Yali, Gnr Nolan Cheung, Gnr Monika Soltys, Bdr So, Bdr DJ Larkin, Bdr Stephan Hilbich, Cpl Gabriela Fleischer, MBdr Kazue Maruyama, Bdr Joseph Rozario, Bdr Crystal Parker, 48 , Bdr Borhan Jiang, Bdr Starr Switzer, 51, Capt Conway Hui, Lt George Lenis.
Front Row - Capt Andrew Grieve, Capt Don Lamb, Capt Taius Yoo, Capt Jim Tempest, Capt Pierre Lajoie, HLCol Bill Rodgers, CWO Kevin Walker, LCol Kent Wickens, HCol Grant Smith, Maj Brent Purcell, Capt Nick Watts, MWO George Dempsey, Capt Ian Watt, WO Joe Shortt, PO2 Morgan Irish.
Promotions
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Bombardier Kyle Hodgson promoted Master Bombardier
Bombardier Jayson Wong promoted Master Bombardier |
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New Members
Safar Alikhani Ian Oceguera |
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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. The winner for 2011 is Master Bombardier JH Zhong. |
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Most Efficient Recruit, 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA
This award is presented to the most efficient recruit of the year. The winner for 2011 is Private (Recruit) MW Soltys. |
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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. The award for 2011 is presented to Gunner Rubeiro. |
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Remembrance Day
The Regiment fires a 21 Gun salute in commemoration of the fallen at 1100 hours 11 November 2011.
Salute Troop Commander -
Salute Troop Leader -
Salute Troop Sergeant Major - Warrant Officer Rob Garrett See more ...
The Regiment fires a 21 Gun salute in commemoration of the fallen at 1100 hours 11 November 2011.
Salute Troop Commander -
Salute Troop Leader -
Salute Troop Sergeant Major - Warrant Officer Rob Garrett See more ...
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With Glowing Hearts
Annual Band performance at the ACT in Maple Ridge. |
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Canada Day
The Regiment fires a 21 Gun salute at Hallelujah Point in Stanley Park for Canada Day. The Band provides musical accompaniment.
Salute Troop Commander -
Salute Troop TSM -
No 1 Gun Detachment Commander - Sergeant Oliver Young See more...
The Regiment fires a 21 Gun salute at Hallelujah Point in Stanley Park for Canada Day. The Band provides musical accompaniment.
Salute Troop Commander -
Salute Troop TSM -
No 1 Gun Detachment Commander - Sergeant Oliver Young See more...
Ex Claymore Steel
5th (BC) Field Regiment RCA and 15th Field Regiment RCA combine for a live fire exercise at the Yakima Firing Centre in Washington state, USA. See more...
5th (BC) Field Regiment RCA and 15th Field Regiment RCA combine for a live fire exercise at the Yakima Firing Centre in Washington state, USA. See more...
Soldiers' Christmas Dinner
The Regiment sits down to their Annual Soldiers' Christmas Dinner. Trophies are awarded, bursaries are presented, departing gifts are given and the members enjoy a fine turkey dinner with all the trimmings. See more...
The Regiment sits down to their Annual Soldiers' Christmas Dinner. Trophies are awarded, bursaries are presented, departing gifts are given and the members enjoy a fine turkey dinner with all the trimmings. See more...
With Glowing Hearts
The band plays the first of three concerts of the With Glowing Hearts series, on November 4th, 2011 at the Gateway Theatre in Richmond. See more...
The band plays the first of three concerts of the With Glowing Hearts series, on November 4th, 2011 at the Gateway Theatre in Richmond. See more...
OP PALACI - AVCON 2011
Bombardier Ken Keene, Bombardier Andrew Dyke and Bombardier Kyle Hodgson were tasked to OP PALACI avalanche control. The season started with a December that recorded the lowest snowpack ever and rose to just above average by March. That made for quite a bit a hectic period with considerable snow accumulation. See more...
Bombardier Ken Keene, Bombardier Andrew Dyke and Bombardier Kyle Hodgson were tasked to OP PALACI avalanche control. The season started with a December that recorded the lowest snowpack ever and rose to just above average by March. That made for quite a bit a hectic period with considerable snow accumulation. See more...
Grey Cup
The band marched in the Grey Cup parade in downtown Vancouver in the morning. A very wet parade! This was followed by an afternoon gig at Canada Place, luckily in a spot with overhead cover from the wet weather.
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The band marched in the Grey Cup parade in downtown Vancouver in the morning. A very wet parade! This was followed by an afternoon gig at Canada Place, luckily in a spot with overhead cover from the wet weather.
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Government House
Major Brent Purcell, CD meets with the Brigade Sergeant Major, Chief Warrant Officer Rob Wishnicki, CD at Government House in Victoria. |
Depart with Dignity
The Officers’ Mess was the venue for the Depart with Dignity ceremony for Captain Richard Van Slyke MMM CD.
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The Officers’ Mess was the venue for the Depart with Dignity ceremony for Captain Richard Van Slyke MMM CD.
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Depart with Dignity
Bombardier Lyle Erickson retires from the Canadian Armed Forces. |
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OP WIGWAM Debrief
The Commanding Officer, Lieutenant-Colonel Jim Barrett convenes a debrief meeting, a post op meeting in other parlance, to confirm the results of OP WIGWAM. See more...
The Commanding Officer, Lieutenant-Colonel Jim Barrett convenes a debrief meeting, a post op meeting in other parlance, to confirm the results of OP WIGWAM. See more...
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20th Annual International Military Band Concert
BREMERTON, Wash. (June 26, 2011) U.S. Navy Band Northwest performs at the 20th annual International Military Band Concert at the Bremerton Performing Arts Center. U.S. Navy Band Northwest was accompanied by the Band of the 15th Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery from British Columbia, The Naden Band of Maritime Forces Pacific, also from British Columbia, the 204th Army Reserve Band from Vancouver Washington, and the 56th Army Band from Joint Base Lewis-McChord Washington. This was the first time the concert was held in Kitsap County. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nathan Lockwood/Released |
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Regimental Parade
The Regimental Sergeant Major, Chief Warrant Officer Kevin Walker, has the two batteries on parade awaiting the arrival of the Adjutant. |
St Cecilia Mess Dinner
The Annual Band Dinner with new inductees to the Order of St Cecilia and recognition awards for outstanding musicians, including the illustrious boot award! See more...
The Annual Band Dinner with new inductees to the Order of St Cecilia and recognition awards for outstanding musicians, including the illustrious boot award! See more...
2011 Vancouver Ride to Live
The Regiment provided a gun detachment to start the Ride to Live event, a fundraiser for prostate cancer awareness and research. Detachment members included Second Lieutenant Conway Hui, Bombardier William Martinez and others. See more...
The Regiment provided a gun detachment to start the Ride to Live event, a fundraiser for prostate cancer awareness and research. Detachment members included Second Lieutenant Conway Hui, Bombardier William Martinez and others. See more...
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EX CRIMSON DAWN 21-25 April 2011
Following the recent grounding of C3 howitzers, the planned joint gun exercise between the 5th (BC) Field Regiment, RCA and the 15th Field Regiment, RCA was facing some significant difficulty. However, the planning staff got to work and quickly came up with an alternative plan - Ex CRIMSON DAWN. See more... |
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15th Field RCA Band plays at the PNE
The Band of the 15th Field Artillery Regiment spent a day at the PNE on August 28. As always, there's an appreciative audience throughout the grounds.
The Band of the 15th Field Artillery Regiment spent a day at the PNE on August 28. As always, there's an appreciative audience throughout the grounds.
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Vancouver Canucks' Annual Canadian Forces Appreciation
The Canucks put aside a special night at Rogers Arena to show their appreciation for the men and women in uniform. See more...
The Canucks put aside a special night at Rogers Arena to show their appreciation for the men and women in uniform. See more...
Members Extra-Regimentally Employed
Members in other units
Colonel (WSE) Leon Jensen OMM CD Regional Liaison Officer, Canadian Forces Liaison Council, temporarily attached to Australian Defence Force.
Former Members now in Regular Force
Lieutenant-Colonel Lee Hammond posted as Commanding Officer 1st Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, Shilo, MB.
Major Jean Pierre FL Dorris Canadian Forces Liaison Officer position, United States of America
Major Glen R Hamilton-Brown posted as G1, 1 Canadian Brigade Group Headquarters, Edmonton, AB.
Captain Rob J Bower Canadian Forces Recruiting Centre, Kitchener, ON.
Captain Paul A Stewart posted to Land Force Doctrine and Training Systems, Detachment Ottawa, ON.
Captain Rob Tyler, posted to Australian Defence Force.
Warrant Officer PG Dolomont Western Area Training Centre Detachment, Shilo, MB.
Members in other units
Colonel (WSE) Leon Jensen OMM CD Regional Liaison Officer, Canadian Forces Liaison Council, temporarily attached to Australian Defence Force.
Former Members now in Regular Force
Lieutenant-Colonel Lee Hammond posted as Commanding Officer 1st Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, Shilo, MB.
Major Jean Pierre FL Dorris Canadian Forces Liaison Officer position, United States of America
Major Glen R Hamilton-Brown posted as G1, 1 Canadian Brigade Group Headquarters, Edmonton, AB.
Captain Rob J Bower Canadian Forces Recruiting Centre, Kitchener, ON.
Captain Paul A Stewart posted to Land Force Doctrine and Training Systems, Detachment Ottawa, ON.
Captain Rob Tyler, posted to Australian Defence Force.
Warrant Officer PG Dolomont Western Area Training Centre Detachment, Shilo, MB.
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Brigade Sergeant Major
Chief Warrant Officer Robert G. Wishnicki CD Brigade Sergeant Major, 39 Canadian Brigade Group, Vancouver, BC. Despite the change of hat badge and collar insignia, Rob will return to the Regiment in the future. His tour as Brigade Sergeant Major is capured on this linked page. |
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Captain Rob Tyler
One of our former members, Rob Tyler is now a Captain in the Royal Canadian Air Force. A Chinook pilot, he's been posted to Australia to get some air time on their latest models. Check out the youtube video. Catch that slight Aussie accent creeping in. |
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Warrant Officers' and Sergeants' Mess
Annual Dinner
The Warrant Officers and Sergeants gather for their annual dinner at Bessborough Armoury. It's a great opportunity for past Regimental Sergeants Major to come back and see how some of their former Gunners and Bombardiers have risen in the ranks. See more photos here...
The Warrant Officers and Sergeants gather for their annual dinner at Bessborough Armoury. It's a great opportunity for past Regimental Sergeants Major to come back and see how some of their former Gunners and Bombardiers have risen in the ranks. See more photos here...
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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 Sergeants’ Mess Annual Mess Dinner for their activities in the previous year. The winner for his service in 2011 is Sergeant AM Bond. |
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Yorke Island
An article in the Globe and Mail - Mark Hume MILITARY HISTORY - Old B.C. fort was braced for Japanese invasion that never came Published November 8, 2011 Thanks to a group of volunteers – many of whom have never met – and a group of veterans who never forgot, a long-abandoned military base on the West Coast has slowly started to re-emerge from the forest. During the Second World War, Yorke Island, off the northeast shoulder of Vancouver Island, was home to more than 200 men, who manned six-inch guns and swept the dark waters with searchlights waiting for a Japanese invasion that never came. ....Check out the remainder of the article in the attached pdf. |
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Obituaries
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The Honorable Charles Conrad Locke, QC
September 24, 1917 - October 1, 2011 Born in Winnipeg, grandson of Corbet Locke, county court judge in Manitoba, and son of Charles Holland Locke, Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada. Served as an Artillery officer in the European Theatre in World War II, attaining the rank of Captain. His legal career spanned over six decades as a distinguished litigator at Ladner Downs, arbitrator, and justice of both the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal of British Columbia. He was predeceased by his first wife, Elinor Murphy, mother of his children, and is survived by his wife, Margaret Joyce, two sisters, Alice Macaulay and Elizabeth Morin, six children and eleven grandchildren. He lived in Vancouver from the age of 11 and was a longstanding member of both the Vancouver Club and the Shaughnessy Golf Club, where he golfed avidly into his nineties. Many happy summers were spent on his beloved Pasley Island. A devout Catholic, he died peacefully at the age of 94. Mass of Christian burial, Thursday, October 6 at 4 p.m. at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 1430 West 38th Ave, Vancouver. Rev. Paul Smith OFM celebrant. Flowers gratefully declined in favour of donations to the Union Gospel Mission, 601 East Hastings St., Vancouver V6A 1J7 or [email protected]. Walkey & Company Funeral Directors 604 738-0006 Second Lieutenant Charles Conrad Locke was taken on strength as a Second Lieutenant in 31st Battery 15th (Vancouver) Coast Brigade RCA NPAM on 12 August 1940. |
Lists - The following pages contain lists of 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