78 Years Ago Today on 24 September 1939

​Seventy Eight years ago on 24 September 1939
From the War Diaries of 15th (Vancouver) Coast Brigade RCA CASF
24/9/39 Mob. Plus 20. No change in strength and disposition. Instructions received to stop recruiting.
 
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
24 Sep 1939 – York Island
Completed documentation. Discussed engineer services and requirements with Lieutenant Cunnington.                        
Medical Board and Lt. Cunnington left at 1400 hours.
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.