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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:
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Chief Clerk:
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Regimental Quartermaster:
Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant:
31 Battery Battery Commander (BC):
Battery Sergeant Major (BSM):
Battery Captain (BK):
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Troop Sergeant Major:
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The Band of the 15th Field Artillery Regiment Director of Music:
Drum Major:
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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 Valentines 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 oclock 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--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 Apptit.
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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 involve
