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WEST, Kenneth March 1953 – November 2012 Following a long battle with cancer and in the company of his family, Kenneth Anton-Rea West of North Vancouver peacefully passed away at the North Shore Hospice on November 15th, 2012, at the age of 59. Born in Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland, on March 15th 1953 he is predeceased by his father Chrys, mother Irene and brother Richard. He immigrated to Canada with wife Barbara in 1977 and worked as a journalist at newspapers in Calgary, Toronto and Vancouver. He loved living in Canada and enjoyed a great deal of time in the outdoors throughout his life here. Ken is survived by sons Richard and Andrew; grandchildren Markus and Keiana; partner Vicki Bautista and their children, Catherine and Kerry. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to BC Cancer Agency or North Shore Hospice. Ken has chosen to donate his body to the UBC Science Program. In lieu of a funeral service, a gathering for family and friends will be held on Saturday, December 1st, 2012, at 1 p.m., at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 118, 123 West 15th Street, North Vancouver. Published in Vancouver Sun and/or The Province on Nov. 21, 2012 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/theprovince/obituary.aspx?pid=161174959#sthash.VqPqCx0d.dpuf I came across this obituary while working on the nominal roll. Kenneth was a Lieutenant in 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA from 1988 to 1992.. The only pictures I have of him were from the Canada Salute in 1990. One hundred years ago on 21 April 1917 31st Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force was a sub-unit of the 8th Canadian Field Artillery Brigade in the 3rd Canadian Division. The Brigade war diary records: No special work today. Batteries checked registrations and continued bringing up ammunition by pack animals. Enemy shelled the roads over the Ridge and town of VIMY. 58th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force was a sub-unit of the 14th Canadian Field Artillery Brigade in the 5th Canadian Division. The Division was training in England and the Brigade war diary records: WITLEY - DR. HINCHCLIFFE W. 61st BY acquitted by D.C.M. of change? Usual C.O’s inspection. 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force war diary records: Souchez - Lieut D.J. Maxwell and Lieut D.J. Guildford took charge of new section and Capt L.C. Ord went to locate new position at Mew Boyer. 150 Rounds were fired on Hostile Battery T20 at T13a 4.6 by aeroplane observation. Target was bracketed after 14th round and plane gave C I we then fired 135 Rounds for effect. Enemy came back at us with an intense bombardment in which we lost 2 Killed and 7 Men wounded. The 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA perpetuates the following sub units: 31st Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force, 58th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force, 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force, 68th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, North Russia Expeditionary Force, was not authorized to be formed until 3 August 1918, and 85th Battery, Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force was not authorized to be formed until 12 July 1918.  6 inch 26 cwt Howitzer -
Source: http://guysboroughgreatwarveterans.blogspot.ca/2012/08/ One hundred years ago, on 20 April 1917 31st Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force was a sub-unit of the 8th Canadian Field Artillery Brigade in the 3rd Canadian Division. The Brigade war diary records: Lieut. Scott of 40th Battery killed. Lieut. Clarkson, Sgt-Major Hardy and two other ranks of 40th Battery wounded at same time. Lieut Clarkson died of wounds. On the 21st, at No. 6 C.C.S. at Barlin. 30th Battery had another gun hit. 58th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force was a sub-unit of the 14th Canadian Field Artillery Brigade in the 5th Canadian Division. The Division was training in England and the Brigade war diary records: WITLEY - Three NCOs reported back from SOUTHAMPTON. Last day of musketry. About 90 instead of the 180 daily went. Practically everyone in the BDE shot during the practice on the 5 svores. 1 2 3 4 and 6. Inter Battery telephone system complete today. 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force war diary records: Mt St Eloy - Capt L.C. Ord and Lieut F.R. May in charge of section at Souchez, fired 3 Rounds from this position The 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA perpetuates the following sub units: 31st Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force, 58th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force, 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force, 68th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, North Russia Expeditionary Force, was not authorized to be formed until 3 August 1918, and 85th Battery, Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force was not authorized to be formed until 12 July 1918.  Canadian artillery in action, 1918, Source: Canadian Legion Archives WWI-C-GBS034 One hundred years ago, on 19 April 1917, 31st Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force was a sub-unit of the 8th Canadian Field Artillery Brigade in the 3rd Canadian Division. The Brigade war diary records: 8th C.I.B. relieved the 9th C.I.B. in the line. 5th C.M.R. relieving the 43rd Battalion. Lieut. Robertson 31st Battery relieved Lieut. Boyd as L.O. Battalion H.Q. Communications were continually being cut by shell fire and Batteries suffered some casualties. The Battery horses at gun positions were ordered back to Wagon Lines. All ammunition is being brought up by pack animals. Carscallen’s Group is on our left, 2nd C.D.A. on our right. The 31st, 38th and 40th Batteries were ordered to make reconnaissance for positions east of ARRAS-LENS Railway in case of a forward move. Work begun on these positions. Captain Burns of 30th Battery slightly wounded. 58th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force was a sub-unit of the 14th Canadian Field Artillery Brigade in the 5th Canadian Division. The Division was training in England and the Brigade war diary records: WITLEY - Training in GUN PK. A few NCOs made 7 ?. 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force war diary records: Mt St Eloy - The two guns moved into SOUCHEZ were put into position during the night ready to fire in the morning. The 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA perpetuates the following sub units: 31st Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force, 58th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force, 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force, 68th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, North Russia Expeditionary Force, was not authorized to be formed until 3 August 1918, and 85th Battery, Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force was not authorized to be formed until 12 July 1918.  Canadian (Overseas) Siege Artillery Battery. LAC BL 8-inch Mk VIII Howitzer. One hundred years ago, on 18 April 1917, 31st Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force was a sub-unit of the 8th Canadian Field Artillery Brigade in the 3rd Canadian Division. The Brigade war diary records: 30th Battery got a direct hit on one of its guns. While going out this gun was again hit on the night of 18th/19th and knocked into a shell hole where it remained for several days. Captain Kelly of 10th Brigade, C.F.A. was detailed as Liaison Officer to Infantry Bde. H.Q. 58th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force was a sub-unit of the 14th Canadian Field Artillery Brigade in the 5th Canadian Division. The Division was training in England and the Brigade war diary records: WITLEY - Individual Sections carried out schemes on COMMONS. MISS PRINGLE’S GUILDFORD CONCERT PARTY in #4 Y.M.C.A. hut in evening. A drizzling day. 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force war diary records: Mt St Eloy - Capt L.C. Ord and Lieut D.J. Maxwell with two N.C.O.s went to SOUCHEZ to locate new positions. One Gun was moved up in the afternoon and another in the evening, Lieut F.R. May and a gun’s crew went forward in the morning to man a captured 8” gun. The 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA perpetuates the following sub units: 31st Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force, 58th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force, 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force, 68th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, North Russia Expeditionary Force, was not authorized to be formed until 3 August 1918, and 85th Battery, Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force was not authorized to be formed until 12 July 1918.  Source: 15th Field Regt Museum & Archives 983.394.1y Found the citation for: Lieutenant Frank Randolph May, MC was a member of the Montreal Heavy Brigade Canadian Artillery prior to joining the 165th Siege Battery. He transferred to the 5th Siege Battery and the 2nd Brigade Canadian Field Artillery. He was promoted to Captain at an undetermined date. Deceased 11 Feb 1961. The citation for his Military Cross reads: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. His observation work was carried out under heavy shell fire, and as battery signalling officer he laid and maintained lines under heavy fire with the greatest of coolness and ability.  One hundred years ago, on 17 April 1917, 31st Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force was a sub-unit of the 8th Canadian Field Artillery Brigade in the 3rd Canadian Division. The Brigade war diary records: Berthonval Farm F4 d9.1 Sheet 5.c Berthonval Farm F4 d9.1 Sheet 5.c On the night of 17th/18th the remaining guns of the 38th Battery and the 30th Battery moved forward to positions in the town of VIMY. Registration was carried out the following day. 58th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force was a sub-unit of the 14th Canadian Field Artillery Brigade in the 5th Canadian Division. The Division was training in England and the Brigade war diary records: WITLEY - MUSKETRY. Usual training in GUN PK. LT WOOD to T.M.B. 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force war diary records: Mt St Eloy - Started taking down guns to remove to a new position. The 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA perpetuates the following sub units: 31st Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force, 58th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force, 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force, 68th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, North Russia Expeditionary Force, was not authorized to be formed until 3 August 1918, and 85th Battery, Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force was not authorized to be formed until 12 July 1918.  15th Fd Regt Museum & Archives 982.394.1w
60 Pounder Battery in 1940 The Regimental Museum has digitized some old films. This is possibly 5th Medium Bty of 15th (Vancouver) Coast Brigade RCA, training in 1940. The film may be reversed as evidenced by the "D" on the vehicle front and the figures on the backs of the gun numbers. The location is unknown. Check out the video and see if you can identify some of the missing info! 0:07 - Does anyone recognize these buildings?) 0:32 - Prepare for Action? Are the Gunners exercising the recoil? 0:40 - What was thrown to the Detachment Commander? 0:54 - What do you think was the purpose of the bun numbers wearing numbers? 1:03 - Who is the one Sergeant not wearing coveralls? 1:15 - Why we don't walk backwards while moving guns and limbers! 2:22 - Misfire drill. 2:55 - The impact area. Does anyone recognize the terrain? Check out the 1940 Yearbook for additional information. One hundred years ago, on 16 April 1917, 31st Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force was a sub-unit of the 8th Canadian Field Artillery Brigade in the 3rd Canadian Division. The Brigade war diary records: Berthonval Farm F4 d9.1 Sheet 5.c The 40th Battery registered four guns and moved two guns further forward in VIMY. The other four guns being drawn for ward that day and night and registered at once. The LENS-ARAS Road and the town of VIMY were under intermittent hostile shelling, several 40th Battery horses were lost. The Batteries kept gun limbers and teams in VIMY for a time. Horses stabled in old houses. Most of the wells have been poisoned by arsenic by the Germans. Group Headquarters moved forward to a position S.30.c.6.1 in German dugouts below the LENS ARRAS Road. On the night of the 16th/17th the 35th Battery moved forward to a position in the south west outskirts of VIMY and registered on the 17th. Lieut. Boyd 40th Battery went forward to Battalion Headquarters (43rd) at BOIS DE LA CHAUDIERE for Liaison Duty. Communication with infantry was established that night. 58th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force was a sub-unit of the 14th Canadian Field Artillery Brigade in the 5th Canadian Division. The Division was training in England and the Brigade war diary records: WITLEY - WITLEY - GR BULLEN left for WOKING. MUSKETRY carried out daily this week except SAT. at MYTCHETT RANGES. The parties from each Battery were 43 men & 8 from BDE HQ. Yesterday LTS LONGWORTHY & RALEY proceeded on command for SIG Course, also Lt MACHEN went to WOOLWICH on “PEL. MAT, & RGE FIND COURSE.” 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force war diary records: Mt St Eloy - Enemy entirely out of range. The 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA perpetuates the following sub units: 31st Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force, 58th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force, 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force, 68th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, North Russia Expeditionary Force, was not authorized to be formed until 3 August 1918, and 85th Battery, Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force was not authorized to be formed until 12 July 1918.  15th Fd Regt Museum & Archives 982.394.1uu Unknown unit and location from World War I
One hundred years ago, on 15 April 1917, 31st Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force was a sub-unit of the 8th Canadian Field Artillery Brigade in the 3rd Canadian Division. The Brigade war diary records: Berthonvas Farm F4 d9.1 Sheet 5.c On the night of the 15th/16th the 31st Battery moved forward to new position in VIMY and registered the following day. 58th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force was a sub-unit of the 14th Canadian Field Artillery Brigade in the 5th Canadian Division. The Division was training in England and the Brigade war diary records: WITLEY - Usual Church Parade in TIN TOWN. Two NCO’s to LARKHILL on Gun Courses. 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force war diary records: Mt St Eloy - Nil The 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA perpetuates the following sub units: 31st Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force, 58th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force, 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force, 68th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, North Russia Expeditionary Force, was not authorized to be formed until 3 August 1918, and 85th Battery, Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force was not authorized to be formed until 12 July 1918.  15th Fd Regt Museum & Archives 982.394.1tt - Unknown unit Europe WW1
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