15th Field Artillery Regiment
The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery
2025
The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery
2025
as at 2 April 2025
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
Commanding Officer - Lieutenant-Colonel Andrew Grieve CD
Regimental Sergeant Major - Chief Warrant Officer Heath Porritt CD
Honorary Colonel - Honorary Colonel Don Foster
Second in Command - Major Alex Haussman CD
Commanding Officer - Lieutenant-Colonel Andrew Grieve CD
Regimental Sergeant Major - Chief Warrant Officer Heath Porritt CD
Honorary Colonel - Honorary Colonel Don Foster
Second in Command - Major Alex Haussman CD
Promotions to Master Bombardier
Congratulations to Master Bombardiers Gary Tse, Wayne Ablitt, and Tiffany Drew
Congratulations to Master Bombardiers Gary Tse, Wayne Ablitt, and Tiffany Drew
Concert for the Padre
The Band performed at Christ Church Cathedral with the BC Regiment Pipes and Drums with proceeds going to support the Dean's pastoral work with the men and women of the military.
The Band performed at Christ Church Cathedral with the BC Regiment Pipes and Drums with proceeds going to support the Dean's pastoral work with the men and women of the military.
Invictus Games 2025
Some of the Gunners were involved at the Games! Bombardier De Genova, Bombardier Wong B and Sergeant Patch were participants in the opening ceremonies while the Band had a significant role performing with Katy Perry! Well done everyone!
Some of the Gunners were involved at the Games! Bombardier De Genova, Bombardier Wong B and Sergeant Patch were participants in the opening ceremonies while the Band had a significant role performing with Katy Perry! Well done everyone!
105th Birthday!
The unit celebrated the event with a history moment from Sgt Calogero, cake, a new Officer Cadet and the presentation of a CD.
The unit celebrated the event with a history moment from Sgt Calogero, cake, a new Officer Cadet and the presentation of a CD.
Officers' Mess
Warrant Officers and Sergeants Mess
Happy New Year!
On New Year's Day, the Warrant Officers' and Sergeants' Mess held their traditional New Year's Levee breakfast which was a great success! Eight serving members, former members, associates and spouses attended. From left to right: Warrant Officer Brenda Woods, Ms. Catherine Gagnon, Colonel (ret'd) Leon Jensen, Captain (ret'd) Richard Van Slyke, Warrant Officer Kyle Hodgson, Captain Ken Keene, Bombardier (ret'd) Doug Butler, Sergeant Donato Calogero.
On New Year's Day, the Warrant Officers' and Sergeants' Mess held their traditional New Year's Levee breakfast which was a great success! Eight serving members, former members, associates and spouses attended. From left to right: Warrant Officer Brenda Woods, Ms. Catherine Gagnon, Colonel (ret'd) Leon Jensen, Captain (ret'd) Richard Van Slyke, Warrant Officer Kyle Hodgson, Captain Ken Keene, Bombardier (ret'd) Doug Butler, Sergeant Donato Calogero.
New Year's Day Levee
The Warrant Officers' and Sergeants' Mess held their traditional New Year's Day Levee with a fair crowd in attendance. It was a great opportunity to chat about last year and to make plans for the New Year.
The Warrant Officers' and Sergeants' Mess held their traditional New Year's Day Levee with a fair crowd in attendance. It was a great opportunity to chat about last year and to make plans for the New Year.
Vancouver Artillery Association
Customs, Traditions and Memorabilia
The Customs, Traditions and Memorabilia booklet been posted online for review. Please send your comments to [email protected]
The Customs, Traditions and Memorabilia booklet been posted online for review. Please send your comments to [email protected]
War Trophies
A construction project at the Pacific National Exhibition has uncovered a bit of a mystery. While excavating some ground, the operator uncovered pieces of a rusty gun. Click here for more of the story
A construction project at the Pacific National Exhibition has uncovered a bit of a mystery. While excavating some ground, the operator uncovered pieces of a rusty gun. Click here for more of the story
Faces of Freedom Banner Exhibit - 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherland
Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) is displaying the banner of our former member, Warrant Officer Class II George Chow, again this year until the end of May. It is currently on display at the Faces of Freedom exhibit in commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of the Netherlands at the Visitor Education Centre of Canadian National Vimy Memorial in France. Photo Courtesy of Veterans Affairs Canada
Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) is displaying the banner of our former member, Warrant Officer Class II George Chow, again this year until the end of May. It is currently on display at the Faces of Freedom exhibit in commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of the Netherlands at the Visitor Education Centre of Canadian National Vimy Memorial in France. Photo Courtesy of Veterans Affairs Canada
Obituaries
Brigadier-General William (Bill) Thomas Wickett CD
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of William Thomas Wickett, who died peacefully at the age of 87. William was surrounded by his loved ones at the time of his passing. He was a man whose kindness, humour, and generosity will be missed by all who knew him.
Born in Vancouver, William was a loving husband to Shirley and a caring father and grandfather to his family. His greatest treasure was his family, and the time he spent with them —at Birch Bay, dining together around the table, vacationing in Palm Springs, or watching his True Crime shows and Jeopardy.
William also dedicated his life to his country, having served in the military for over 30 years. He retired from military service as a Brigadier General, commanding all reserve soldiers in BC. Following his military career, he became an insurance underwriter, broker, and financial consultant. He served as president of both the New Westminster Life Underwriter's Association and CAIFA. William loved golf, gardening, and enjoying a glass of wine in his favourite recliner at his home in Birch Bay.
We are forever grateful for the life we shared with William, and though we will miss him dearly, his memory will live on in the hearts of his family and friends who love him.
A celebration of life will begin at 1:00 PM on February 24th, 2025 at 15th Field Artillery Regiment at the Bessborough Armoury, 2025 W 11th, Vancouver.
See more here.
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of William Thomas Wickett, who died peacefully at the age of 87. William was surrounded by his loved ones at the time of his passing. He was a man whose kindness, humour, and generosity will be missed by all who knew him.
Born in Vancouver, William was a loving husband to Shirley and a caring father and grandfather to his family. His greatest treasure was his family, and the time he spent with them —at Birch Bay, dining together around the table, vacationing in Palm Springs, or watching his True Crime shows and Jeopardy.
William also dedicated his life to his country, having served in the military for over 30 years. He retired from military service as a Brigadier General, commanding all reserve soldiers in BC. Following his military career, he became an insurance underwriter, broker, and financial consultant. He served as president of both the New Westminster Life Underwriter's Association and CAIFA. William loved golf, gardening, and enjoying a glass of wine in his favourite recliner at his home in Birch Bay.
We are forever grateful for the life we shared with William, and though we will miss him dearly, his memory will live on in the hearts of his family and friends who love him.
A celebration of life will begin at 1:00 PM on February 24th, 2025 at 15th Field Artillery Regiment at the Bessborough Armoury, 2025 W 11th, Vancouver.
See more here.