15th Field Artillery Regiment
The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery
2016
The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery
2016
as at 26 January 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
Soldiers' Christmas Dinner - 17 December 2016
Rear Row - Pte Joseph Guan, Bdr Xavier Dandurand, MBdr Ian Pitman, Sgt Ryan Crawford, Bdr Jonathan Dahl, Bdr David Pare, Bdr Yoon Choi, Gnr Zeshan Syed, Bdr Stephan Figueroa, MBdr Dan Taylor, Bdr Diego Baldizon, MCpl Gabriela Varga, Bdr Ian Ho, Bdr Tracey Gu, Bdr Joseph Rozario, MCpl Michael Wong, Bdr Andrew Clark, Bdr Mateusz Soltys, Cpl Wong, Bdr Steven Huang, Pte Chris Baek, Pte Steven Thomas.
Middle Row - Sgt James Cooley, Sgt Andrew Ukrainzow, Sgt Conrad Skuce, Lt Mark Staples, Capt Iska Scholl, Pte Mark Magtibay, Bdr Simeon Weststeijn, Pte Xun Gao, Cpl Alan Lam, Bdr Nicholas Leung, Bdr Samuel David, Bdr William Martinez, Pte Wong, Bdr Jennifer Charters, Gnr Jessica Deacon, MBdr Melissa Sumpton, Bdr Monika Soltys, MBdr Kazue Maruyama, MBdr Starr Switzer, MBdr Leon Underwood, MBdr Kyle Hodgson, Bdr Evan Huang, Gnr Thomas Martin, Gnr Terrance McGee, Bdr Bojan Aleksic, Gnr Brent Nelson, Bdr Nathan Patch, Pte Oswin Kramer, Sgt Dan Scott, Sgt Ken Keene, Sgt Jayson Wong, WO Angus Brady, WO Goran Kurtagic, Lt Ian Oceguera.
Front Rank - Capt Kevin Walker, Capt Isaac Skuce, MWO Rob Garrett, Maj Andrew Grieve, Maj Jean-Pierre Lajoie, RSM CWO George Dempsey, CO LCol Brent Purcell, HCol Bill Rodgers, Maj Nick Watts, Maj Ian Watt, Capt Rob Wishnicki, 2Lt Chris Purdon, Lt Richard Jones, Capt Conway Hui .
Rear Row - Pte Joseph Guan, Bdr Xavier Dandurand, MBdr Ian Pitman, Sgt Ryan Crawford, Bdr Jonathan Dahl, Bdr David Pare, Bdr Yoon Choi, Gnr Zeshan Syed, Bdr Stephan Figueroa, MBdr Dan Taylor, Bdr Diego Baldizon, MCpl Gabriela Varga, Bdr Ian Ho, Bdr Tracey Gu, Bdr Joseph Rozario, MCpl Michael Wong, Bdr Andrew Clark, Bdr Mateusz Soltys, Cpl Wong, Bdr Steven Huang, Pte Chris Baek, Pte Steven Thomas.
Middle Row - Sgt James Cooley, Sgt Andrew Ukrainzow, Sgt Conrad Skuce, Lt Mark Staples, Capt Iska Scholl, Pte Mark Magtibay, Bdr Simeon Weststeijn, Pte Xun Gao, Cpl Alan Lam, Bdr Nicholas Leung, Bdr Samuel David, Bdr William Martinez, Pte Wong, Bdr Jennifer Charters, Gnr Jessica Deacon, MBdr Melissa Sumpton, Bdr Monika Soltys, MBdr Kazue Maruyama, MBdr Starr Switzer, MBdr Leon Underwood, MBdr Kyle Hodgson, Bdr Evan Huang, Gnr Thomas Martin, Gnr Terrance McGee, Bdr Bojan Aleksic, Gnr Brent Nelson, Bdr Nathan Patch, Pte Oswin Kramer, Sgt Dan Scott, Sgt Ken Keene, Sgt Jayson Wong, WO Angus Brady, WO Goran Kurtagic, Lt Ian Oceguera.
Front Rank - Capt Kevin Walker, Capt Isaac Skuce, MWO Rob Garrett, Maj Andrew Grieve, Maj Jean-Pierre Lajoie, RSM CWO George Dempsey, CO LCol Brent Purcell, HCol Bill Rodgers, Maj Nick Watts, Maj Ian Watt, Capt Rob Wishnicki, 2Lt Chris Purdon, Lt Richard Jones, Capt Conway Hui .
Soldiers' Christmas Dinner
A special event at this year's dinner was the unveiling of the Captain Oliver Alexander Mowat MC display on the North wall of the Bessborough Armoury. Captain Mowat was killed in action while serving with the 68th Battery, 16th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery at Spasskoe, Russia. The 68th Battery of the 16th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery is perpetuated by today's 68 Battery, 15th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA. See more...
A special event at this year's dinner was the unveiling of the Captain Oliver Alexander Mowat MC display on the North wall of the Bessborough Armoury. Captain Mowat was killed in action while serving with the 68th Battery, 16th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery at Spasskoe, Russia. The 68th Battery of the 16th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery is perpetuated by today's 68 Battery, 15th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA. See more...
Remembrance Day
The 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA fired a 21 Gun Salute in commemoration of the many that have fallen in the defence of Canada. The salute was fired at the Portside Park along the harbour near the downtown.
Salute Troop Commander -
Assistant Salute Troop Commander -
Salute Troop TSM - Sergeant Donato Calogero CD
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The 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA fired a 21 Gun Salute in commemoration of the many that have fallen in the defence of Canada. The salute was fired at the Portside Park along the harbour near the downtown.
Salute Troop Commander -
Assistant Salute Troop Commander -
Salute Troop TSM - Sergeant Donato Calogero CD
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Ex SNIPING GUNNER
The Regiment conducted a range exercise at Chilliwack from 24 to 25 September. Personnel fired C7, C6 and C9 weapons.
The Regiment conducted a range exercise at Chilliwack from 24 to 25 September. Personnel fired C7, C6 and C9 weapons.
Yorke Island Visit
In the late days of August members of the 15th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA ventured northwards up Vancouver Island, taking the path less travelled to Yorke Island to explore artillery history. Conducted over the weekend of 19-21 August, this was the second consecutive year that members of the Regiment have visited the island. Yorke Island lies just off the coast of Sayward, 75km north of Campbell River, and was an important coastal defense fort during the Second World War. See more...
In the late days of August members of the 15th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA ventured northwards up Vancouver Island, taking the path less travelled to Yorke Island to explore artillery history. Conducted over the weekend of 19-21 August, this was the second consecutive year that members of the Regiment have visited the island. Yorke Island lies just off the coast of Sayward, 75km north of Campbell River, and was an important coastal defense fort during the Second World War. See more...
Yorke Island Weekend 19-21 August 2016
The weekend featured a two night stay on Yorke island with the Honorary Battery Commander Ross Keller. Ross has worked with Parks BC and a great group of local volunteers to preserve some of our historical roots so that others can find out about the service of our veterans. See more...
The weekend featured a two night stay on Yorke island with the Honorary Battery Commander Ross Keller. Ross has worked with Parks BC and a great group of local volunteers to preserve some of our historical roots so that others can find out about the service of our veterans. See more...
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Exercise COUGAR CONQUEROR 16
Wainwright, Alberta, from 14-21 August, 2016. Bombardier Mitchell Kenyon instructs Gunner Jonathan Dahl on the 81mm mortar. |
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Canada Day- 1 July 2016
The Band of the 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA , led by Drum Major Master Bombardier Eric Wong, marches to Hallelujah Point on a gorgeous July morning. The gun salute troop led by Lieutenant Ian Oceguera and Salute Troop Sergeants Major - Warrant Officer Goran Kurtagic and Sergeant Donato Calogero fire the 21 gun salute commemorating Canada's 149th Birthday. See more...
The Band of the 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA , led by Drum Major Master Bombardier Eric Wong, marches to Hallelujah Point on a gorgeous July morning. The gun salute troop led by Lieutenant Ian Oceguera and Salute Troop Sergeants Major - Warrant Officer Goran Kurtagic and Sergeant Donato Calogero fire the 21 gun salute commemorating Canada's 149th Birthday. See more...
Tough Mudder - Whistler, BC - 18 June 2016
We've got pictures of the Mud Gunners up at the Whistler Tough Mudder competition in Whistler. They're covered in mud so we know that they participated. I'm sure that there's a ton of stories from that day. Anyone care to share with our interested readers?
We've got pictures of the Mud Gunners up at the Whistler Tough Mudder competition in Whistler. They're covered in mud so we know that they participated. I'm sure that there's a ton of stories from that day. Anyone care to share with our interested readers?
2016 Okanagan Military Tattoo
The band performed in this annual event, featuring over 400 performers from all over North America.
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The band performed in this annual event, featuring over 400 performers from all over North America.
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2016 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. See more...
The Regiment provided a gun detachment to start the Ride to Live event, a fundraiser for prostate cancer awareness and research. See more...
International Military Band Concert
On Victoria Day, May 23rd at 2:30pm, professional musicians from military bands in British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest will gather to present a concert of music celebrating the common bond shared between allies and to salute our British Heritage. See more...
On Victoria Day, May 23rd at 2:30pm, professional musicians from military bands in British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest will gather to present a concert of music celebrating the common bond shared between allies and to salute our British Heritage. See more...
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Heroic Episodes
The Regimental Band performs with the Capilano University Wind Ensemble. |
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Highland Homecoming
The Band of the 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA participated in this day of celebration on 24 September 2016, which included a parade, ceremonies and a military tattoo, as the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada returned home to the Seaforth Armoury at 1650 Burrard Street, after four years away. See more...
The Band of the 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA participated in this day of celebration on 24 September 2016, which included a parade, ceremonies and a military tattoo, as the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada returned home to the Seaforth Armoury at 1650 Burrard Street, after four years away. See more...
Officers' Mess
St Barbara's Special Guest Night
Another fantastic dinner was held at the Bessborough Armoury on 3 December 2016. Attended by about eighty guests, the night was a filled with presentations, regimental music and a wonderful roast beef dinner. See more...
Another fantastic dinner was held at the Bessborough Armoury on 3 December 2016. Attended by about eighty guests, the night was a filled with presentations, regimental music and a wonderful roast beef dinner. See more...
Warrant Officers' and Sergeants' Mess
Annual Mess Dinner
September 10, 2016 - The serving members of the Mess pose by their new bar. After a year of construction the Warrant Officers and Sergeants were able to hold their Annual Mess Dinner in their own mess. Freshly painted, with new fixtures and a fantastic bar the Mess has been brought up to the standards of today. New ceiling fans ensured that the mess did not overheat, even with the large attendance. See more...
September 10, 2016 - The serving members of the Mess pose by their new bar. After a year of construction the Warrant Officers and Sergeants were able to hold their Annual Mess Dinner in their own mess. Freshly painted, with new fixtures and a fantastic bar the Mess has been brought up to the standards of today. New ceiling fans ensured that the mess did not overheat, even with the large attendance. See more...
Vancouver Artillery Association News
25 Pounder Training - 16 April
Luckily for the Association we do have a member that actually worked on the 25 Pounder. Former Honorary Colonel John Brownlee-Baker provided some great insights into the gun. Now, just for clarification, it's not that John is that old, rather it's the fact that John served in the Royal Artillery which replaced the 25 Pounder at a much later date than Canada. A much, much later date. See more...
Luckily for the Association we do have a member that actually worked on the 25 Pounder. Former Honorary Colonel John Brownlee-Baker provided some great insights into the gun. Now, just for clarification, it's not that John is that old, rather it's the fact that John served in the Royal Artillery which replaced the 25 Pounder at a much later date than Canada. A much, much later date. See more...
Defence Policy Review 11 June
The Vancouver Artillery Association brought out the 25 Pounder to the Defence Policy Review session in Langley. Fortunately we were able to secure a lift as the FAT needs some mechanical work to get it roadworthy once again. The day was wet and dreary and kept the crowds away. Thanks to Darren Kostinuk, Bob Mugford, Doug Loney and Ernie Kovacs for coming out in the rain. See more...
The Vancouver Artillery Association brought out the 25 Pounder to the Defence Policy Review session in Langley. Fortunately we were able to secure a lift as the FAT needs some mechanical work to get it roadworthy once again. The day was wet and dreary and kept the crowds away. Thanks to Darren Kostinuk, Bob Mugford, Doug Loney and Ernie Kovacs for coming out in the rain. See more...
Cloverdale Legion Week
On June 20th the Vancouver Artillery Association joined with military vehicle collectors for a display at the Legion in Cloverdale. It was a little wet but an interesting time. Nice Tank!
On June 20th the Vancouver Artillery Association joined with military vehicle collectors for a display at the Legion in Cloverdale. It was a little wet but an interesting time. Nice Tank!
Boundary Bay Airport Airshow
On Saturday July 23, the Vancouver Artillery Association took the 25pdr to the Boundary Bay Airport to join members of the Regiment in setting up a display for the annual Airshow. This year, the Airport is celebrating 75 years since it was first opened during WW2. In the mid 1960s, the Regiment had a Battery (85 Bty) parading in the old hanger on the base, which make the Regiment part of the Airport's heritage and, every year, the Airport invites the Regiment to send a display to this event. See more...
On Saturday July 23, the Vancouver Artillery Association took the 25pdr to the Boundary Bay Airport to join members of the Regiment in setting up a display for the annual Airshow. This year, the Airport is celebrating 75 years since it was first opened during WW2. In the mid 1960s, the Regiment had a Battery (85 Bty) parading in the old hanger on the base, which make the Regiment part of the Airport's heritage and, every year, the Airport invites the Regiment to send a display to this event. See more...
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From Vimy to Juno
On September 27 2016, Ralph Webb walked the beach where his father, Lt Col Roland H Webb DSO, Commanding Officer of the 12th Field Regiment RCA, landed on D-Day, June 6, 1944. This was Ralph's first visit to Juno Beach and The Juno Beach Centre, Canada’s Second World War museum and cultural centre located in Normandy, France. See more... |
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Annual Report 2016
We've put together an Annual Report of activities that the Regimental family participated in during 2016. Download a copy, show it to the family, pass it around work. Show your family and friends what you were up to last year.
And let us know if we missed anything! We've started work on the 2017 issue early. Would you like to join the team?
We've put together an Annual Report of activities that the Regimental family participated in during 2016. Download a copy, show it to the family, pass it around work. Show your family and friends what you were up to last year.
And let us know if we missed anything! We've started work on the 2017 issue early. Would you like to join the team?
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15th Field Artillery Regiment Honours Shield
It was announced in this publication after Canada’s mission to Afghanistan ended in 2014 that British Columbia Infantry and Armoured units would be receiving Theatre Honours. For the Artillery, Engineers and the Special Operations Regiment, their service in Afghanistan would be acknowledged in their shared motto ‘UBIQUE’. See more... |
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Ranch to Serve as Refuge for PTSD Victims in Kamloops, BC
Golden age couple Rick and Donna Wanless have offered to use their 25-acre hobby farm on the edge of the Thompson River as a refuge for PTSD affected military members, veterans, and first responders. The refuge will be will offer free of charge treatment programs with psychologists and clinical resources brought in directly and offered in the large gazebo, on the waterfront. See more... |
New Books
Former Minister of National Defence, Bill Graham, has written a book, The Call of the World: A Political Memoir, that mentions the 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA. His father, Francis Ronald Graham was Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA from 1949 to 1961. Check out the reviews on these links:
Book excerpt: Never twice without a third
Shadow Cabinet
Former Minister of National Defence, Bill Graham, has written a book, The Call of the World: A Political Memoir, that mentions the 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA. His father, Francis Ronald Graham was Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA from 1949 to 1961. Check out the reviews on these links:
Book excerpt: Never twice without a third
Shadow Cabinet
Obituaries
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Captain William (Bill) Joseph Amos CD
11 Sept 1946 – 19 June 2016 Bill joined 15 Field Artillery Regiment RCA in 1969. He spent his early years in the Motor Transport Section (209 Bty). He was promoted to Bombardier in 1971 and Sergeant in 1974. In 1980 he was awarded the Dumoulin Trophy as the most efficient member of the Sergeants Mess. In 1976 he was promoted to Master Warrant Officer, then Chief Warrant Officer and Regimental Sergeant Major from 1983 to 1986 See more... |
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Captain Scott Patch
Scott Patch, 75 years, passed away in Langley on Sunday August 14, 2016. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 38 years, Jackie, his daughters Cindy (Duane Monsen), Jennifer (Dominic Bifolchi) and his son Nathan (Vanessa Leslie). He served with the Reserve Forces in Kamloops (Rocky Mountain Rangers), Kelowna (British Columbia Dragoons), Sault Ste Marie (49th Field Artillery) and Vancouver (15th Field Artillery), retiring as a Captain after 26 years. See more... |