The Vancouver Artillery Association conducted a great tour of Artillery History in the Lower Mainland. The story of the day's adventure has been posted in the 2017 Yearbook for your viewing pleasure!
One hundred years ago on 27 May 1917
31st Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force was a sub-unit of the 9th Canadian Field Artillery Brigade in the 3rd Canadian Division. The 9th Brigade war diary records: Visibility fair. An F.O.O. reported explosion in N.29.a. Aerial activity on both sides slightly below normal. Enemy activity generally, today, was sub-normal. 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force war diary records: There was no shooting done today and nothing of unusual interest occurred during the day. The 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA perpetuates the following sub units: 31st 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. One hundred years ago on 26 May 1917
31st Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force had recently become a sub-unit of the 9th Canadian Field Artillery Brigade in the 3rd Canadian Division. The 9th Brigade war diary records: Enemy Artillery has been active in vicinity of VIMY and LE CHAUDIERE during the greater part of the day. Another working party was observed today., which was fired upon and dispersed by our 18-pounders. 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force war diary records: All shooting was done by the right section today, the target being a Machine Gun emplacement at M30d 20.35. This shoot was observed by F.O.O who reported 2 direct hits and many rounds fell close. The emplacement was badly damaged and an explosion caused. The 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA perpetuates the following sub units: 31st 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. The Vancouver Artillery Association will be celebrating Artillery Day on Friday, 26 May 2017 by raising the Artillery Flag at several Gunner related sites. These include Yorke Island Fort, Point Grey Fort, Stanley Park Fort, Jericho Beach, Boundary Bay Airport and Steveston. The members will be travelling by an assortment of World War II vehicles and will be presenting certificates to several cities that have hosted The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery at some time in their history.
One hundred years ago on 25 May 1917
31st Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force had recently become a sub-unit of the 9th Canadian Field Artillery Brigade in the 3rd Canadian Division. The 9th Brigade war diary records: 25 May 1917 – Visibility fair. Factories again reported active in HENIN LIETARD and also COURRIERES. Enemy Artillery has been most active during the last twenty-four hours on roads and tracks N.W. of VIMY. O.O.No. 79 was issued at 1 A.M. this morning and gives the following information:- (1) The 43rd Canadian Battalion will raid German Front Line Trench on May 27th. (2) (2) The 45th Battery and 36th How. Battery will support the raid. (3) Zero hour will be at 12.45 A.M. , May 27th. 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force war diary records: Very little shooting was done today. Guns at left section were registered during the afternoon on trench junction at N33a 1.1. The 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA perpetuates the following sub units: 31st 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. The Yorke Island page has been updated with a link to the Boat Page featuring photographs of many of the boats and ships that serviced the Island during the war period.
One hundred years ago on 24 May 1917
31st Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force had recently become a sub-unit of the 9th Canadian Field Artillery Brigade in the 3rd Canadian Division. The 9th Brigade war diary records: Visibility good. Considerable serial activity took place today. Artillery activity on both sides has been normal. 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force war diary records: Nil The 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA perpetuates the following sub units: 31st 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. One hundred years ago on 23 May 1917
31st Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force had recently become a sub-unit of the 9th Canadian Field Artillery Brigade in the 3rd Canadian Division. The 9th Brigade war diary records: Visibility Fair. Enemy Heavy Artillery has been most active today. Considerable movement in the Enemy’s back country has been reported by our F.O.O’s. Any parties within range were taken on and dispersed. A Trench Motor located at T.13.a.1.9. became active at 2.15 this morning. Our 36th How. Battery fired upon it and obtained two direct hits. Our infantry was successful in capturing and consolidating Post , as ordered in O.O.No.77. This necessitates the issuing of O.O.No.78, today, which slightly changes our S.O.S. barrage, in the vicinity of this Post. 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force war diary records: Battery returned from rest at Divion and moved to new position near Souchez. C Gun was put in and got ready for action by the afternoon. At 4.20. P.M. we fired 20 Rounds for registration on Trench Junction at N32a. 1.1. Observed by Capt L.C. Ord ground observation. The 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA perpetuates the following sub units: 31st 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. One hundred years ago on 22 May 1917
31st Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force had recently become a sub-unit of the 9th Canadian Field Artillery Brigade in the 3rd Canadian Division. The 9th Brigade war diary records: Visibility poor. Activity on both sides below normal. Our F.O.O.s have been most active in locating and reporting hostile gun-flashes and some excellent Counter-battery work has been made possible by this. O.O. No. 77 issued today contains the following information:- (1) The 58th Battalion has instructions to consolidate German Post at T.8.a.75.95. (2) Our support will be as follows: (a) For one half hour before Zero we will keep up a light disturbing fire on German Front on T.2.c. (b) Slow covering fire from 9.30 P.M (Zero hour) till 10.15 P.M. 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force war diary records: DIVION – Battery on rest in Billets at DIVION. The 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA perpetuates the following sub units: 31st 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. One hundred years ago on 21 May 1917
31st Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force had recently become a sub-unit of the 9th Canadian Field Artillery Brigade in the 3rd Canadian Division. The 9th Brigade war diary records: Visibility fair. Several working parties observed today, were fired upon and dispersed. Large number of horses reported grazing in rear and front of HARNES. 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force war diary records: DIVION – Battery on rest in Billets at DIVION. The 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA perpetuates the following sub units: 31st 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. |
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