15th Field Artillery Regiment
The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery
2012
The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery
2012
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
Soldiers' Christmas Dinner 2012
Rear Row - Sgt Conrad Skuce CD, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Goran Kurtagic, 8, Bdr William Martinez, 10, Sgt Adam Coleman CD, 12, Sgt Oliver Young CD, 14, 15, 16, 17, Sgt Donato Calogero
Middle Row - 2Lt Ian Oceguera, Sgt Nathaniel Senff, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, MBdr Dan Taylor CD, 36, 37, MBdr Ken Keene, Bdr Kazue Maruyama, 40, 41, Bdr Rob Stone CD, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 2Lt Rob Helina, 50
Front Row - Sgt Andrea Bond CD, WO Rob Garrett CD, Capt Don Lamb CD, Capt Ian Watt, Capt Pierre Lajoie CD, Maj Brent Purcell CD, CWO Kevin Walker CD, LCol Kent Wickens CD, HLCol Bill Rodgers, Capt Nick Watts CD, MWO George Dempsey CD, 62, WO Heath Porritt CD, Capt Iska Scholl CD, Captain Conway Hui CD
Rear Row - Sgt Conrad Skuce CD, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Goran Kurtagic, 8, Bdr William Martinez, 10, Sgt Adam Coleman CD, 12, Sgt Oliver Young CD, 14, 15, 16, 17, Sgt Donato Calogero
Middle Row - 2Lt Ian Oceguera, Sgt Nathaniel Senff, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, MBdr Dan Taylor CD, 36, 37, MBdr Ken Keene, Bdr Kazue Maruyama, 40, 41, Bdr Rob Stone CD, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 2Lt Rob Helina, 50
Front Row - Sgt Andrea Bond CD, WO Rob Garrett CD, Capt Don Lamb CD, Capt Ian Watt, Capt Pierre Lajoie CD, Maj Brent Purcell CD, CWO Kevin Walker CD, LCol Kent Wickens CD, HLCol Bill Rodgers, Capt Nick Watts CD, MWO George Dempsey CD, 62, WO Heath Porritt CD, Capt Iska Scholl CD, Captain Conway Hui CD
Medal Parade
The Commanding Officer, Lieutenant-Colonel Kent Wickens presented medals on 11 November for the following: Bar to the Canadian Forces Decoration - Captain Don Lamb, Bombardier William Martinez and Captain Pierre Lajoie. Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medals - Master Bombardier Kyle Hodgson, Master Bombardier Ken Keene, Warrant Officer Rob Garrett, Sergeant Conrad Skuce, Warrant Officer Heath Porritt, Major Brent Purcell.
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The Commanding Officer, Lieutenant-Colonel Kent Wickens presented medals on 11 November for the following: Bar to the Canadian Forces Decoration - Captain Don Lamb, Bombardier William Martinez and Captain Pierre Lajoie. Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medals - Master Bombardier Kyle Hodgson, Master Bombardier Ken Keene, Warrant Officer Rob Garrett, Sergeant Conrad Skuce, Warrant Officer Heath Porritt, Major Brent Purcell.
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Captain Nick Watts promoted Major
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Bombardier Yuriy Bolgak promoted Master Bombardier
Bombardier Ken Keene promoted Master Bombardier |
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Gunner Inderpal Dhugga promoted Bombardier
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Promotions
Four new Master Bombardiers. See more...
Four new Master Bombardiers. See more...
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Sniping Gun Trophy
This trophy is awarded annually to the most proficient gun detachment firing in the sniping gun role or in another role determined by the regular force support staff. It was originally created and presented by: Captain DB Harrison, Master Warrant Officer Fred H Rossi, Sergeant JYD Thiebert and Master Bombardier C McGinley. This year’s winner was 15B gun detachment commanded by Master Bombardier JH Zhong. |
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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 2012 is Master Bombardier JCK Wong. |
Most Efficient Recruit, 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA
This award is presented to the most efficient recruit of the year. The winner for 2012 is Private (Recruit) NN Cheung.
This award is presented to the most efficient recruit of the year. The winner for 2012 is Private (Recruit) NN Cheung.
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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 2012 is presented to Gunner M Soltys. |
Presentation of Gunner Rank
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9th Annual Rogers Santa Claus Parade
Pre-Parade Fun |
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Soldiers' Christmas Dinner
The Regiment paraded on Saturday 15 December for professional development which also included their annual Christmas Dinner. See more...
The Regiment paraded on Saturday 15 December for professional development which also included their annual Christmas Dinner. See more...
Band Christmas Party 2012
Captain Richard Van Slyke hosted the Band Christmas Party at his house. There’s no need to arrange any entertainment when you have the best military band in Canada showing up for a party! See more...
Captain Richard Van Slyke hosted the Band Christmas Party at his house. There’s no need to arrange any entertainment when you have the best military band in Canada showing up for a party! See more...
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Remembrance Day 2012
The weather was terrific for the annual event to commemorate those that had given their lives in the defence of Canada. As in previous years, the salute is often a time for previous members to visit the guns and the messes back at the Bessborough Armoury. Chief Warrant Officer (ret) Brian Cormier, Warrant Officer Mike Meehan, Sergeant Colin Parkinson, Sergeant Davidson, Master Bombardier Ernie Kovacs and Bombardier Doug Brown were a few that dropped by this year. |
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Exercise Caustic Shock
The Regiment deployed to Yakima Firing Centre for a live fire exercise. See more...
The Regiment deployed to Yakima Firing Centre for a live fire exercise. See more...
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Canada Day Salute
The Regiment fired the annual Canada Day Salute at Hallelujah Point in Stanley Park. The Band performed for the spectators that were in attendance. |
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A Walk to Remember
On Remembrance Day, the Band of the 15th Field Artillery Regiment performed at the unveiling ceremony of A Walk to Remember, organized by the Langley Youth for the Fallen, the Rotary Club of Langley and the Township of Langley. Many people were in attendance to honour all those Canadians who have been killed in Afghanistan, remembered with the planting of a tree at this site for each person. See more...
On Remembrance Day, the Band of the 15th Field Artillery Regiment performed at the unveiling ceremony of A Walk to Remember, organized by the Langley Youth for the Fallen, the Rotary Club of Langley and the Township of Langley. Many people were in attendance to honour all those Canadians who have been killed in Afghanistan, remembered with the planting of a tree at this site for each person. See more...
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Glowing Hearts Concert Series
In Maple Ridge, BC |
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Heroes Hockey Challenge Charity Gala
The Band played at the Heroes Hockey Challenge Charity Gala Dinner on February 1, 2012. Participants dined with serving members of the Canadian Forces and NHL stars at each table. The Gala Dinner event was held at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver and included celebrity appearances, VIPs from the Canadian Forces, celebrity MC and guest speakers, and special entertainment, which included the Band of the 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA!
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The Band played at the Heroes Hockey Challenge Charity Gala Dinner on February 1, 2012. Participants dined with serving members of the Canadian Forces and NHL stars at each table. The Gala Dinner event was held at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver and included celebrity appearances, VIPs from the Canadian Forces, celebrity MC and guest speakers, and special entertainment, which included the Band of the 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA!
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Point Grey Day
The Band of the 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA appeared on a the local Member of Parliament's mailer to her constituents. |
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Fortissimo Parliament Hill, Ottawa ON
The Band of the 15th Field Artillery, RCA, performed its musical routine at the Fortissimo tattoo on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa, Ontario, on August 8th, 2012. See more... |
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Royal Vancouver Yacht Club Sailpast
The Band participates in the Annual Commodore's Sailpast at the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club.
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The Band participates in the Annual Commodore's Sailpast at the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club.
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2012 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 included Lieutenant Scott Godsoe, Warrant Officer Ian Smith. See more...
The Regiment provided a gun detachment to start the Ride to Live event, a fundraiser for prostate cancer awareness and research. Detachment included Lieutenant Scott Godsoe, Warrant Officer Ian Smith. See more...
Rotary Club of Richmond Gala Dinner
On April 15, the Rotary Club of Richmond celebrated 50 years of friendship and community service in the City of Richmond with a Gala Dinner at the River Rock Casino. The Bands of the 15th Field Artillery Regiment and The Seaforth Highlanders of Canada supported the celebration with an evening of musical entertainment.
Join the Richmond Rotarians as they recognize a half century of good work in the community and raise funds for the coming years. Money raised through ticket sales and silent auction assists the Rotary Club of Richmond in their activities in the community.
On April 15, the Rotary Club of Richmond celebrated 50 years of friendship and community service in the City of Richmond with a Gala Dinner at the River Rock Casino. The Bands of the 15th Field Artillery Regiment and The Seaforth Highlanders of Canada supported the celebration with an evening of musical entertainment.
Join the Richmond Rotarians as they recognize a half century of good work in the community and raise funds for the coming years. Money raised through ticket sales and silent auction assists the Rotary Club of Richmond in their activities in the community.
Robbie Burns Dinner Fundraiser
15th Field Band & Seaforth Highlanders perform at Robbie Burns Dinner Fundraiser - Jan. 28, 2012
The famous Scottish poet Robbie Burns was feted in fine military style last Saturday night when Col. R. Grant Smith Honorary Colonel 15th Field Regiment of Artillery, RCA and President of the Regimental Society hosted a Burns Supper, featuring the Vancouver Welsh Men's Choir, the Pipes and Drums of the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada, the Band of the 15th Field Regiment, RCA. See more...
15th Field Band & Seaforth Highlanders perform at Robbie Burns Dinner Fundraiser - Jan. 28, 2012
The famous Scottish poet Robbie Burns was feted in fine military style last Saturday night when Col. R. Grant Smith Honorary Colonel 15th Field Regiment of Artillery, RCA and President of the Regimental Society hosted a Burns Supper, featuring the Vancouver Welsh Men's Choir, the Pipes and Drums of the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada, the Band of the 15th Field Regiment, RCA. See more...
Members Extra-Regimentally Employed
Members in other units
Colonel (WSE) Leon Jensen OMM CD, Regional Liaison Officer, Canadian Forces Liaison Council
Members in other units
Colonel (WSE) Leon Jensen OMM CD, Regional Liaison Officer, Canadian Forces Liaison Council
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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. |
Former Members now in Regular Force
Lieutenant-Colonel Lee Hammond Commanding Officer 1st Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, Shilo, MB
Major Jean Pierre FL Dorris posted to Canadian Army Headquarters, Ottawa, ON.
Major Glen R Hamilton-Brown G1, 1 Canadian Brigade Group Headquarters, Edmonton, AB.
Captain Rob J Bower Canadian Forces Recruiting Centre, Kitchener, ON.
Captain Paul A Stewart Land Force Doctrine and Training Systems, Detachment Ottawa, ON.
Warrant Officer PG Dolomont Western Area Training Centre Detachment, Shilo, MB.
Retired Members
David Warner worked on the TV movie Midnight Sun as the Gaffer.
Lieutenant-Colonel Lee Hammond Commanding Officer 1st Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, Shilo, MB
Major Jean Pierre FL Dorris posted to Canadian Army Headquarters, Ottawa, ON.
Major Glen R Hamilton-Brown G1, 1 Canadian Brigade Group Headquarters, Edmonton, AB.
Captain Rob J Bower Canadian Forces Recruiting Centre, Kitchener, ON.
Captain Paul A Stewart Land Force Doctrine and Training Systems, Detachment Ottawa, ON.
Warrant Officer PG Dolomont Western Area Training Centre Detachment, Shilo, MB.
Retired Members
David Warner worked on the TV movie Midnight Sun as the Gaffer.
Military Ball 2012
The Regimental Band came through with another amazing show! Lieutenant-Colonel Kent Wickens led a small contingent of members of the 15th Field Artillery Regiment at this year's Military Ball. He was accompanied by his Regimental sergeant Major, Chief Warrant Officer Kevin Walker and Lieutenant George Lenis. In the crowd, there was Captain (ret) Art Gee and providing escort to one of the Debutantes, Second Lieutenant John Girardi.
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The Regimental Band came through with another amazing show! Lieutenant-Colonel Kent Wickens led a small contingent of members of the 15th Field Artillery Regiment at this year's Military Ball. He was accompanied by his Regimental sergeant Major, Chief Warrant Officer Kevin Walker and Lieutenant George Lenis. In the crowd, there was Captain (ret) Art Gee and providing escort to one of the Debutantes, Second Lieutenant John Girardi.
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Quartermaster repaint
The Quartermaster offices were repainted. |
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Transport Office Renovations
The transport office in the compound was renovated with new insulation and gyproc. This area has been home to the Armoury caretaker, a 68 Battery canteen and a band room during the last 50 years.
The transport office in the compound was renovated with new insulation and gyproc. This area has been home to the Armoury caretaker, a 68 Battery canteen and a band room during the last 50 years.
Officers' Mess
Saint Barbara’s Day Special Guest Night
Members and guests gather in the Officer’s Mess prior to dinner. It’s a great time to share old stories and provide updates on life events. See more...
Members and guests gather in the Officer’s Mess prior to dinner. It’s a great time to share old stories and provide updates on life events. See more...
Warrant Officers' and Sergeants' Mess
Annual Dinner
The Warrant Officers and Sergeants gather for their annual dinner at Bessborough Armoury. See more...
The Warrant Officers and Sergeants gather for their annual dinner at Bessborough Armoury. See more...
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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 her service in 2011 is Sergeant Andrea Bond. |
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Yorke Island
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Yorke Island gunner warrants a fitting memorial
The Yorke Island Battery was established in 1938 as part of Canada’s coastal defences. It was on isolated posting far from the theatre of war and was decommissioned in 1946. Royal Canadian Artillery Gunner Wallace Brunt died on duty in 1941 here on the West Coast far from any Second World War battlefield and a local war historian is determined that his death will be more than a distant footnote in history. See more... |
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The Fort at Yorke Island, 1937-1945
Time and Date: 7pm, Tuesday, November 6, 2012 Location: Rotary Gallery of the Courtenay and District Museum Speaker: Catherine Marie Gilbert Tickets: $6 for non-members; $5 for museum members (plus HST). Advance tickets are recommended and will be available mid-October. See more... |
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Obituaries
Lieutenant David Francis Bruce
May 16, 1915 – November 20, 2012 – It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved David Bruce at 97 years. David was predeceased by his daughter Colleen (Fred), grandson Paul; his siblings, George (Lillian) and Alice (Harold). He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years , Marney; daughter Brenna (David), grandchildren Karl (Lara), Jeffrey, Shannon (Dan), Marnie and Bruce; great-grandchildren Anya and Ryder. David lived all his life in Burnaby, except during WWII. By war’s end, he was a lieutenant, Royal Canadian Artillery. After the war, he supervised shipping and receiving for Cemco Electrical which later became Federal Pioneer. He loved to garden, fish, read, and work with wood. He was a long-time member of the Burnaby Fish and Game Club. A celebration of his life will take place on Saturday, December 8, at 1:00 p.m. at Gordon Presbyterian Church, 7457 Edmonds, in Burnaby.
May 16, 1915 – November 20, 2012 – It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved David Bruce at 97 years. David was predeceased by his daughter Colleen (Fred), grandson Paul; his siblings, George (Lillian) and Alice (Harold). He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years , Marney; daughter Brenna (David), grandchildren Karl (Lara), Jeffrey, Shannon (Dan), Marnie and Bruce; great-grandchildren Anya and Ryder. David lived all his life in Burnaby, except during WWII. By war’s end, he was a lieutenant, Royal Canadian Artillery. After the war, he supervised shipping and receiving for Cemco Electrical which later became Federal Pioneer. He loved to garden, fish, read, and work with wood. He was a long-time member of the Burnaby Fish and Game Club. A celebration of his life will take place on Saturday, December 8, at 1:00 p.m. at Gordon Presbyterian Church, 7457 Edmonds, in Burnaby.
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Major David Michael Mills Goldie CD, QC
Goldie, David Michael Mills, The Honourable, Major (ret) CD, QC, passed away on 21 March 2012 in Vancouver BC, He was in his 88th year. Major Goldie served with 15th Field Artillery Regiment for many years. He was a founding governor of the Law Foundation of British Columbia, a valued participant in the Cambridge Lectures of The Canadian Institute for Advanced Legal Studies as well as a member of the Canada- U.S. Legal Exchange and a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. Michael was a scholar, sailor, soldier and a gentleman who had the respect and admiration of his peers and colleagues. See more... |
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Bernard (Whistling Bernie) Merle Smith
February 28, 1923 - November 14, 2012 Bernie passed away on November 14, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. Bernie's life was well spent serving his country and his community, loving his family and embracing people of all walks of life. He was a member of the 15th (Vancouver) Coast Brigade RCA during World War II. Afterwards he joined the Vancouver Police Department and it can be said that he truly loved every minute of that career. See more... |
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Lieutenant Kenneth Anton-Rea West
March 1953 – November 2012 Following a long battle with cancer and in the company of his family, Kenneth Anton-Rea West of North Vancouver peacefully passed away at the North Shore Hospice on November 15th, 2012, at the age of 59. He immigrated to Canada with wife Barbara in 1977 and worked as a journalist at newspapers in Calgary, Toronto and Vancouver. Kenneth was a Lieutenant in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA from 1988 to 1992. See more... |
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