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15th Field Artillery Regiment Royal Canadian Artillery

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15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA

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Organization Unit 15th Field Artillery Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery Sub-units 31st Field Battery, Royal Canadian Artillery 68th Field Battery, Royal Canadian Artillery Band of the 15th Field Artillery Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery

First World War Perpetuation No. 5 Canadian Siege Battery was mobilized in England as 'No. 165th (Canadian) Siege Battery, CEF' on 16 June 1916 from personnel from the 'Canadian Siege Artillery Depot'. It was redesignated 'No. 5 Canadian Siege Battery, CEF' on 24 January 1917. The battery disembarked in France on 21 September 1916, where it provided siege artillery support as part of the 2nd Brigade, CGA, CEF in France and Flanders until the end of the war. The battery was demobilized on 8 May 1919.

Second World War The 15th (Vancouver) Coast Brigade, RCA was called out on service for local protection duties on 26 August 1939. Details from the brigade were also mobilized for active service under the designation '15th (Vancouver) Coast Brigade, RCA, CASF (Details)' on 1 September 1939. The details called out on active service were disbanded on 31 December 1940 and the brigade mobilized an active service unit designated the '15th (Vancouver) Coast Brigade, RCA, CASF' on 1 January 1941. It was redesignated the '15th (Vancouver) Coast Regiment, RCA, CASF' on 1 June 1942. The regiment provided coastal artillery support as part of the defences of Vancouver, British Columbia. The regiment was disbanded on 1 March 1944. Details of the 1st Anti-Aircraft Regiment, RCA were mobilized for active service under the designation '1st Anti-Aircraft Regiment, RCA, CASF (Details)' on 1 September 1939. The details called out on active service were disbanded on 31 December 1940.


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Nominal Roll

Command Team Commanding Officer: Lieutenant-Colonel Brent A Purcell CD

Regimental Sergeant Major: Chief Warrant Officer George M Dempsey CD

Second in Command:

Regimental Headquarters Honorary Colonel:

Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel:

Adjutant:

Chief Clerk:


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Regimental Quartermaster:

Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant:

31 Battery Battery Commander (BC):

Battery Sergeant Major (BSM):

Battery Captain (BK):

Gun Position Officer (GPO):

Battery Recce Officer:

Troop Sergeant Major:


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Detachment Commander (No 1):



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68 Battery Battery Commander (BC):

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Troop Sergeant Major:


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The Band of the 15th Field Artillery Regiment Director of Music:

Drum Major:

Trumpeter:

Drummer:

Trombonist:

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Drummer:

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Promotions **


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Appointments **


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Members Deployed **


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Members Extra-Regimentally Employed **


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New Members **


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Members Qualifications **


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Exercises

Figure 1 www.army-armee.gc.ca/en/15-field-artillery-regiment/index.page


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Ceremonies


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Band Performances **


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Community Events **


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Equipment News **


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The Officers’ Mess

Lieutenant Colonel Brent A. Purcell

& the Officers of the 15th Field Regiment,

The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery request the pleasure of your company and guest

at their Valentine’s Ladies Dining In

to be held at the

Officers’ Mess, Bessborough Armoury 2025 West 11th Avenue

Vancouver, BC Friday, the Thirteenth of February 2015

Seven o’clock for seven-thirty in the evening Dress: Mess Kit or Black Tie, with decorations

Tariff: $55ea/$100 per couple RSVP by February 8th with payment to:

“15 RCA Officers’ Mess” 2025 West 11th Avenue Vancouver, BC V6J 2C7

Menu

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup Fried sage, hazelnut crumble, green oil,

Salmon "Pastrami" & Beet Trio Pickled beets, cream cheese, rye bread,

horseradish Three Cheese & Potato Raviolo

Parmesan tea, chive brown butter Slow Roasted Beef Brisket

Country style beans, sweet onions, honey mustard "Nemesis" Chocolate Cake

Orange curd, fresh oranges, cocoa meringue Allowance can be made for vegetarian

requirements or allergies - prior notice is requested.

No Alcoholic beverages will be included with the meal.

Attendees may purchase drinks from the bar or bring their own wine for a nominal corkage fee

of $5.00 Seating will be limited to the first 40 people.

About the Chef

Chef Dan Marcenko is currently Executive Chef for two fine dining establishments on Vancouver's West side, La Buca, creating handmade regional Italian specialties and Pied-à-Terre, serving classic

French bistro-style cuisine. Originally hailing from Red Deer, Alberta, Dan began at the bottom of the restaurant ladder as a

dishwasher in a local Italian restaurant. Management soon recognized his work ethic and enthusiasm, teaching him to prepare food and ultimately putting him in charge of a station as a line cook.

In order to further develop his skills, Dan embarked on the three year culinary arts program at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, graduating at the top of his class. To broaden his experience

he then spent a year with Chef Pierre Orsi at his Michelin starred restaurant in Lyon, France. Dan is an enthusiastic supporter of the Canadian military and is honoured to be preparing this special Valentines dinner for the Officers Mess. As he says "My objective is to help create a convivial environment, with a goal of providing impeccable service and delicious cuisine. Passion is at the heart

of my work and the relationship with my customers. It is what I strive to express each day." Bon Appétit.


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The Warrant Officers’ and Sergeants’ Mess **


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The Junior Ranks Club **


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Obituaries

Major Peter Michael Erwin CD November 10, 1942 - January 14, 2015.

Born in Vancouver to Francis and Phyllis Erwin, Peter was always

interested in music and at age 8 joined the world famous Kitsilano Boys

Band; touring with the band in Europe in 1958. After the Kits Band, he

joined the 15th Field Artillery Regiment Band, ultimately becoming

Bandmaster. As Bandmaster, he started the process of changing the band

from a group of dedicated amateurs to the highly competent, professional

group it is today. He went on to become Area Director of Music for BC

Army Bands. Peter retired from bands in 1985 with the rank of Major.

In his working life, Peter was involved in both real estate and automotive

sales. From 1976 - 1986 he played an integral part in the redevelopment of

Gastown and was owner of The Gastown Wax Museum.

Survived by his wife of nearly 40 years, Irmgard, younger brother, David, son, Geoffrey, step-children

Ted and Petra, and 7 grandchildren.

Peter was a great organizer and musician who touched the lives of many. He will be greatly missed. A

Celebration of His Life will take place in the Officers and Snr NCOs Messes at Bessborough Armoury,

2025 W 11th Ave, Vancouver, on March 28, 2015, 13:00 - 17:00 Hrs. In lieu of flowers, donations

towards the Celebration of Life would be most appreciated. Donations can be made to the 15 Field

Regimental Society, a registered charitable society, which will be funding Peter’s Celebration of

Life. Anyone donating over $25 will be given a Tax Receipt. Money collected will go to current Band

projects, which includes a major project to replace the band’s aging ceremonial uniforms.

Corporal Anthony (Tony) Lawrence July 3, 1936 - February 7, 2015

Tony will be remembered for his easy going nature and sense of humour.

Even with the burden of Parkinson’s he still managed to hang onto his fun

outlook on life. Tony will be forever missed by his wife of 54 years

Rosemary, son Dean (Liz), daughter Fiona (Rick) and grandchildren Alesha,

Austin, Tara-Rose, Riley and Hayden, as well as a niece and nephews in Santa

Barbara, California. Tony was born in Eastbourne, England. He served in the Merchant Navy and

travelled the world. He also served with the 2ndBn, The Parachute Regiment,

where he qualified as a PT Instructor, and was deployed to the Suez Canal

Zone in Egypt. He ‘retired’ as a Cpl. In Canada, he had a friend serving in

15 Field Artillery Regiment and wanted to join. However, because he didn’t have any Gunner trade

qualifications, he had to join the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps and serve with 15 Fd on attachment.


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Sgt Bill Amos and Cpl Tony Lawrence inspect candidates

on an ‘all Arms’ recruit course held at Bessborough

Armoury in the mid-60s. This picture was published in the

‘Who is it’ section of the Vancouver Artillery Association

newsletter of 9 Sept 2014. Tony emigrated to Canada in 1967 and worked for many

happy years with the West Vancouver Parks Board. To this

day you may see some of the many trails he helped to

create and maintain. Tony was an enthusiastic athlete,

coaching soccer, lacrosse, and teaching keep fit and still

found time to run a few marathons! A celebration of life

was held at Boal Chapel 1505 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver on February 21st. Memorial contributions

may be made to either the North Shore Hospice Society or to the Parkinson's Society British Columbia.

Corporal Robert James Sutherland CD

On December 28, 2014 Robert James Sutherland exited after having fought his

final battle. He leaves behind family, friends, dozens of weeping lovers and his

beloved cat Binky. His glory is in the legacy of stories about his humour, his

ability to bring any vehicle back to life, and his generous nature toward his

friends. He made Clan Sutherland proud. A Celebration of his Life will be held

from 1300 to 1700hrs on March 29, 2015 at 12th Service Battalion 5500 No 4 Road, Richmond, British Columbia. Refreshments will be served and a cash bar will be available

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