Seventy Eight years ago on 23 September 1939 From the War Diaries of 15th (Vancouver) Coast Brigade RCA CASF 23/9/39 Mob. Plus 19. No change in strength and disposition. From the war diaries of 85 Heavy Battery, RCA CASF a sub-unit of the 15th (Vancouver) Coast Brigade RCA stationed at Yorke Island, BC 23 Sep 1939 – York Island 1600 - C.A.S.F. Medical Board, three civilian doctors, arrived Lieut. D. Cunnington, R.C.E. arrived. Attestation completed today. 4 OR found Category "E"., Balance Category "A". 1 OR SOS under age. Weather: Fair. The war diaries for the following Batteries of the 15th (Vancouver) Coast Brigade RCA have yet to be located:
31st Heavy Battery stationed at Stanley Park and Narrows North 58th Heavy Battery stationed at Point Grey and Steveston. |
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