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. |
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