We do have some notable characters that have been members of the Regiment or its perpetuated batteries over the years. Once such individual is Major Raymond Massey. His biography is too large to fit in our nominal roll so I've provided him a page of his own. Major Raymond Massey, formerly of the 85th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Siberian Expeditionary Force.
Gunner John Joseph Tully MM was a gunner with 31st Battery, 9th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery in 1918 when he was awarded the Military Medal. His citation reads:
For distinguished conduct and devotion to duty. During an intense bombardment the lines were cut. The whole vicinity was heavily shelled and Gunner Tully made many repairs to the wires, during the bombardment with the hope of keeping communication with Brigade. This was found to be impossible as the line was blown out faster than it could be repaired. Failing in this, he carried important messages and had to pass through the area, that was being shelled. In doing so, he rendered extraordinary service and displayed splendid determination and devotion to duty, which was a fine example for his comrades. A.F.W. 3121. 4-4-18
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