APRIL 2018 Newsletter

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1 President s Message APRIL 2018 Newsletter Hello everyone a few items to draw to your attention: Please note the change of date for our April General meeting now Wednesday, 25 April (more information is in this Newsletter) Welcome to new RLMI members Erik Morke and Terry Rushton! Suggestions for speakers and topics of a military nature are always welcome. Please speak to Vice President Ian Haley or any of the members of the Executive Committee. Please see details on pages regarding the Friday, 15 June 2018 RLMI and 427 (London) Wing, Royal Canadian Air Force Association Tour No. 32 to the Ontario Police College in Aylmer and the Rush Creek Wines, followed by dinner at the Wayside Dining Lounge Buffet in Talbotville Please also see the invitation on page 9 to the 59th Annual International Armed Forces Night to be held Friday, 11 May 2018 in Windsor. Guest Speaker is Dr. Rob Nelson Professor, University of Windsor on the topic The Treaty of Versailles: Was it the cause of WW2? An article by BGen (Ret'd) Matthew Overton MA may be of interest to RLMI members. Examining the 2018 Budget : Equality+Growth from the Security and Defence Perspective is published by the The Conference Of Defence Associations Institute and can be viewed on the link : Analysis.pdf Thank you look forward to seeing everyone on the 25 th at HMCS Prevost! Gerry Gerry Treble, President 1

2 Upcoming RLMI Events [General Meeting - HMCS Prevost- Meet & Greet: 1900hrs; Speaker: 1930hrs] Wednesday, 25 April 2018 "Organizing the Withdrawal From Afghanistan, How It's Sometimes Tougher to Get Out Than Get In." LCol Rick Phillips. Tuesday, 15 May 2018 Mixed Formal Dinner Cash Bar 18:30, Dinner 19:30 PMC LCol Ian Haley FYI-timetable for the Mixed Formal Dinner being held at HMCS Prevost: -Secretary ing 17 April Mail to those without addresses on or before 17 April RSVP Deadline: 1 May Mixed Formal Dinner: 15 May 2018 (Tuesday) (Thank you to our Hospitality Directors for their work in organizing this.) Friday, 15 June RLMI Tour No. 32- see pages Tuesday 18 September RLMI Cocktail Party (Other Fall dates to follow in next Newsletter) Executive Committee Meetings are held in the 2 nd Floor Boardroom at HMCS Prevost at 13:30 hrs (2 nd Thursdays). RLMI members are welcome to attend (nonvoting capacity). 12 April; 10 May (Fall dates to follow) 2

3 RLMI Tour No. 32 On pages you will find the itinerary and registration details for the next RLMI Tour (No. 32) to take place on Friday, 15 June don't forget to mark it on your calendar. Ontario Police College Tour, Aylmer and Rush Creek Wines Tour and Tasting and Wayside Dining Lounge Buffet (Talbotville) Featuring Yellow Lake Perch and Prime Rib of Beef Tour Date: Friday, 15 June 2018 Closing Date and Final Payment of $55.00 per person is 18 May 2018 Vimy 100 Pilgrimage On Wednesday 17 January 2018 Mike Steele and Gerry Treble presented on the topic "The Vimy 2017 Pilgrimage 7 April 2017: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly. It was both a humbling and memorable experience to be present at this important event at Vimy Ridge, although the event did get some negative press recently about logistics. Mike Steele and Gerry Treble were both in attendance at Vimy and offered impressions and experiences from each of their perspectives. Mike went as part of the "official" delegation and his experience was drastically different from that reported in the newspaper. Gerry, along with Randy Warden and Rick Phillips, attended with their wives as part of a group including 1st Hussars and RCL Vimy (London) Branch # 145. See the next page regarding Pte George Wallace Shaw. 3

4 VIMY RIDGE BUGLER- It is reported that Pte George Wallace Shaw most likely understated his age (19 for 16?), joined the Canadian Expeditionary Force and actually played the bugle during the Battle of Vimy Ridge. It is reported that Shaw was so young that when the soldiers lined up to shave, he would take out his metal mirror, lather up and mimic the other soldiers. (He apparently never put a blade in his razor). The Last Post and Rouse at the 2017 Ceremony at Vimy were played on Pte Shaw s bugle, the same bugle that he had with him at Vimy Ridge in In the moments leading up to the battle, as a bugler with the 3rd Battallion (Toronto Regiment), then about 18 years old, Pte Shaw played his Hawkes and Son brass bugle to rally the troops. London can be honoured that Pte. Shaw s grandson, David Cunningham, plays Last Post and Rouse on the bugle at each of the semi-annual dinners held by RCL Vimy (London) Branch # 145. Ian Haley expressed appreciation with gifts of engraved letter openers. 4

5 Canadians in the American Civil War On Wednesday, 21 February 2018 Mr. Mike McDonnell presented at our General Meeting. Approximately 50,000 Canadians served in the American Civil War. Four Canadians attained the rank of General in the Union army and 29 men were awarded the Medal of Honour. One Canadian who served in the Confederate Army is buried in Arlington National Cemetery. Much interesting information was presented. LCol Ian Hayley thanking Mike McDonnell UNEFME, a Primer in Pearsonian Peacekeeping. RLMI Vice President, LCol I. C. (Ian) Haley, CD was our speaker on Wednesday, 21 March UNEFME was established in October 1973 to supervise the cease-fire between Egyptian and Israeli forces and, following the conclusion of the agreements of 18 January 1974 and 4 September 1975, to supervise the redeployment of Egyptian and Israeli forces and to control the buffer zones established under those agreements. The mandate for this Mission expired in July 1979 and the troops were withdrawn. The UN Emergency Force Middle East (UNEFME) medal on the obverse, shows the representation of the UN symbol surmounted by the straight letters UN, both in bas-relief. On the reverse, is an inscription bearing the words, "IN THE SERVICE OF PEACE (see next page). 5

6 The UNEFME ribbon bears a wide central band of a sand or buff colour symbolizing the Sinai Desert with two narrow dark blue lines through the middle, representing the Suez Canal. Two wide bars of UN blue appear at either end. Book of Remembrance: War Dead and Veteran Tributes London and area s "Book of Remembrance" is a two volume memorial of the names, with some photographs, that honours our War Dead. The first volume was created by "Memorial Cross Mothers" who lost sons as a result of service in the Second World War ( ) and was completed in 1949 listing 513 men who died during the war. Book 2 is an expanded version completed in 1998 by the Royal Canadian Legion Vimy Branch # 145 to provide additional information and the names of those omitted in Volume 1. Both books are displayed in the lobby at London s City Hall at 300 Dufferin Street in London. Each day the books are opened to a different page for viewing. We are grateful to Mrs. P. Hammond for providing us with a copy of the Book of Remembrance. 6

7 RLMI Executive Committee President Lt G.W. (Gerry) Treble Past President LCol A. (Armin) Grunwald, COM, MSM 1st Vice-President LCol I. C. (Ian) Haley, CD 2nd Vice-President Vacant position Secretary MWO G. L. (Gail) Sneddon, CD Treasurer LCol F.B. (Barry) Graham CD Director, Speakers Directors, Tours LCol I. C. (Ian) Haley, CD Mrs J.A. (Judy) Grunwald LCol A. (Armin) Grunwald, COM, MSM Director, Cadets Capt S. F. (Sam) Newman, CD Director, Kit Shop WO E. (Elizabeth) King, SSStJ, CD Director, Website Editor Mrs. J.A. (Judy) Grunwald Director, Newsletter Lt G.W. (Gerry) Treble Director, Chaplain Rev. F. R. (Frank) Mantz Directors, Hospitality LCol A. (Armin) Grunwald, COM, MSM Mrs. J. A. (Judy) Grunwald Director-at- Large LCol J.W. (Scotty) Martin, MSM, CD Director-at- Large LCol B.N. (Brian) Harris, CD Auditor: Major W. D. (David) Weames, CD 7

8 In Memoriam Capt James "Cliff" Collison Capt James "Cliff" Collison, age 81, passed at Parkwood Institute on January 16, Cliff was a member of The Royal Canadian Regiment and the RCR Association for 60 years. Cliff was a passionate golfer and also enjoyed both fishing and canoeing. In lieu of flowers, donations to Parkwood Palliative Care Unit, RCR Museum Fund or Victoria Hospital Palliative Care Unit would be greatly appreciated by the family. Thomas Frederick Hammond Tom Hammond passed away at the age of 97, on February 22, 2018, at Parkwood Institute. Tom is lovingly remembered by his wife of 74 years, Lillian. Tom was deployed overseas during WW II to serve with the Canadian Army. He remained in Europe for almost three years and bravely took part in the D-Day landings. After the war, he was hired by London Life and worked as a Purchasing Manager for 36 years. Every November, he would share his WWII experiences with London elementary school students and looked forward to standing with fellow veterans on Remembrance Day at the Cenotaph in Victoria Park. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Salvation Army or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated. John P. Rankin Flt. Lt. RCAF John P. Rankin passed peacefully at University Hospital on March 3rd, 2018, in his 100th year. He was proud to serve his country during WWII with 413 Squadron. John was the navigator on the longest photo reconnaissance of WWII- 28 hours airborne over 3,000 miles to photograph the Cocos Atoll in the Indian Ocean. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of John are asked to consider the 427 (London) Wing or the Air Cadet League of Canada. 8

9 Veterans Classic Golf Tournament 2018 This year the Veterans Classic Golf Tournament is being held on Thursday 7 June 2018 at Forest City National Golf Club. Proceeds benefit Parkwood Institute Veterans Care Program, London's Military Family Resource Centre, and the Vimy Legion's Veteran Programs. Early bird price until 30 April is $100. per golfer (after 1 May $125. per golfer). You are invited to join veterans, their families and friends on "the links". For further information, please follow the link below: International Armed Forces Night The 59th Annual International Armed Forces Night will be held on Friday, 11 May 2018 at the FOGOLAR FURLAN CLUB, 1800 E. C. Row Expressway in Windsor. ADVANCE REGISTRATION ONLY. Please check the web site for details: Guest Speaker: Dr. Rob Nelson Professor, University of Windsor The Treaty of Versailles: Was it the cause of WW2? CADET CITIZENSHIP AWARDS RLMI provides annual Citizenship Awards for deserving cadets in selected units of the Navy, Army and Air Force Cadets. The cadet unit selects the cadet and the Institute presents each recipient with a cheque and a framed certificate. Each cadet considered for an Award must meet the criteria as laid down from time to time by the Executive. Please see page 13 for a tentative schedule of presentations for Firm information, when made available from Cadet Detachment, will be passed along to all of the presenters. Presenters, please advise Sam Newman (519) or sfn.afac@rogers.com if the date allotted is not feasible. 9

10 Royal London Military Institute (RLMI) and 427 (London) Wing, Royal Canadian Air Force Association Tour No. 32 Ontario Police College Tour, Aylmer and the Rush Creek Wines Tour and Tasting and the Wayside Dining Lounge Buffet, Talbotville featuring Yellow Lake Perch and Prime Rib of Beef Tour Date: Friday, 15 June 2018 Closing Date and Final Payment of $55.00 per person is 18 May 2018 I T I N E R A R Y 8:45 a.m. Meet at Wolseley Barracks Officers Mess 701 Oxford Street East, Bldg #92, London, Ontario N5Y 4T7 (old WBOM building is closed) 9:00 a.m. Leave WBOM, London 10:00 a.m. to Ontario Police College Tour, Aylmer 11:30 a.m. (approximately 1 ½ hours) See Website: The Ontario Police College (OPC) provides training designed to prepare police officers to safely and effectively perform their duties. 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. *Lunch Break at the OPC Get Away Cafe or the Mennill Hall (mess hall) 2:00 p.m. to Rush Creek Wines, Aylmer, Tour and Tasting of wines, wine jellies and 3:30 p.m. crackers...wines, but with a difference 100% fruit (approximately 1 ½ hours) See Website: 5:00 p.m Wayside Dining Lounge, Talbotville - Buffet dinner featuring Yellow Lake Perch and Prime Rib of Beef See Website: 6:30 p.m. Return trip to parked cars at WBOM WE HOPE YOU ENJOY THE DAY! continued next page 10

11 Tour Includes: Bus transportation (including tip for bus driver); guided tour of the Ontario Police College; Tour and tasting at Rush Creek Wines; and dinner at Wayside Dining Lounge, Talbotville (tips, tax and beverage included). Changes may occur. *Lunch Break is at your own expense. Please: Completed Medical Information Form and bring it with you in your pocket or purse. To book a seat or for further information, contact LCol (ret'd) Armin Grunwald and Judy Grunwald, RLMI Tour Directors or Armin Grunwald, 427 (London) Wing, Tour Committee Chairperson, Telephone: , rlmi@rogers.com or wing427tours@rogers.com Make cheques payable to Royal London Military Institute and mail to 333 Hartson Road, London, Ontario N6H 5B7 before the deadline 18 May additional photos taken at RLMI events. 11

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13 RLMI CADET CITIZENSHIP AWARDS : TENTATIVE SCHEDULE The Institute has inaugurated annual Citizenship Awards for deserving cadets in selected units of the Navy, Army and Air Force Cadets. The cadet unit selects the cadet and the Institute presents each recipient with a cheque and a framed certificate. Each cadet considered for an Award must meet the criteria as laid down from time to time by the Executive. 3 RCACS 26 May 1245 hrs Strathroy George Brunton 7 RCACC 04 Jun(unconfirmed) Doug McAndless 9 RCACC 09 Jun 1245 London Armin Grunwald 11 RCACC 29 May Bruce Stock 19 RCACS 05 Jun 1830 Stratford Mike Devine 27 RCACS 26 May (unconfirmed) London Fred Sasse 37 RCSCC 09 Jun 1000 London Keith Roden 109 RCACC 23 May (unconfirmed) Alf Aldington 153 RCSCC 05 Jun (unconfirmed) Gerry Treble 201 RCACS 06 Jun 1900 Dorchester Sam Newman 223 RCACC 06 Jun 1900 Stratford Mike Steele 614 RCACS 09 Jun 1300 London Ian Haley 741 RCACS 02 Jun 1300 St. Thomas Gail Sneddon 862 RCACS 09 Jun 1400 Lambeth Elizabeth King 2833 RCACC 02 Jun (unconfirmed) Barry Graham Note: Firm information, when made available from Cadet Detachment, will be passed along to all of the Presenters, soonest. Advise Sam Newman (519) or sfn.afac@rogers.com if the date allotted is not feasible.. REMINDER: Change of Date re the April General Meeting Wednesday, 25 April