15 th Field Artillery Regiment Royal Canadian Artillery 1979

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1 15 th Field Artillery Regiment Royal Canadian Artillery 1979

2 Organization Unit 15 th Field Artillery Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery Sub-units 31 st Field Battery, Royal Canadian Artillery 68 th Field Battery, Royal Canadian Artillery Band of the 15 th Field Artillery Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery 2

3 Nominal Roll 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA Command Team Commanding Officer: Lieutenant-Colonel ST McDonald CD Regimental Sergeant Major: Chief Warrant Officer Eric Clifford Tyldesley-Gore CD Second in Command: Regimental Headquarters Honorary Colonel: Colonel GF Blyth CD Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel: Lieutenant-Colonel JC Griffiths CD Adjutant: Chief Clerk: Regimental Quartermaster: Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant: 3

4 31 Battery Battery Commander (BC): Battery Sergeant Major (BSM): Battery Captain (BK): Position Officer (GPO): Battery Recce Officer: Troop Sergeant Major: Detachment Commander (No 1): Detachment Commander (No 1): Detachment Commander (No 1): 4

5 68 Battery Battery Commander (BC): Battery Sergeant Major (BSM): Battery Captain (BK): Position Officer (GPO): Battery Recce Officer: Troop Sergeant Major: Detachment Commander (No 1): Detachment Commander (No 1): Detachment Commander (No 1): 5

6 The Band of the 15 th Field Artillery Regiment Director of Music: Drum Major: Trumpeter: Drummer: Trombonist: 6

7 Trumpeter: Drummer: Trombonist: 7

8 Promotions ** 8

9 Appointments ** 9

10 Awards UN Emergency Force Middle East (UNEFME) 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 The mandate for this Mission expired in July 1979 and the troops were withdrawn.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 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. Eligibility period was 90 days of service in the Mission. The following countries provided troops to this Mission: Australia, Austria, Canada, Finland, Ghana, Indonesia, Ireland, Nepal, Panama, Peru, Poland, Senegal and Sweden. ner Joseph C Gauthier awarded the right to wear the numeral 2 on his UNEFME medal for his service in Ismailia, Egypt ending February ner Noel RR Dykes awarded the right to wear the numeral 2 on his UNEFME medal for his service in Ismailia, Egypt ending 9 May

11 UN Disengagement Observation Force (UNDOF) CONTEXT Established in June 1974 to supervise the cease-fire between Israel and Syria; to supervise the disengagement (redeployment) of Syrian and Israeli forces; and, to establish a buffer zone, as provided in the Agreement on Disengagement between Israeli and Syrian Forces of 31 May The Mission continues to perform its functions effectively with the cooperation of the parties. ELIGIBILITY & CRITERIA Awarded for 90 days consecutive service between 1 June 1974 to the present. DESCRIPTION A circular bronze alloy medal, 1.4 inches (35mm) in diameter. On the obverse, the representation of the UN symbol surmounted by the straight letters UN, both in bas-relief. On the reverse, an inscription bearing the words, "IN THE SERVICE OF PEACE" in English (and only in English). A 0.5 inch (12mm) bronze ring, which holds the ribbon, passes through a small hollow ball at the top of a claw joined to the top of the medal. The ribbon contains a central stripe of UN blue with a red line down the middle representing the UN patrolled Area of Separation; two narrow stripes of black, representing the volcanic rock of the Golan region appear on either side with two narrow bands of white, symbolic of the snow on Mt. Hermon, outside these. At either end are wide bands of burgundy, symbolizing the purple haze at sunset and the native thistles of the Golan. BAR(S) There is no bar to this medal. ner Joseph C Gauthier awarded the UNDOF medal for his service on the Golan Heights from February to December

12 Sniping Trophy This trophy is awarded annually to the most proficient gun detachment firing in the sniping gun role or in another role determined by the regular force support staff. It was originally created and presented by the 1976 detachment: Captain DB Harrison, Master Warrant Officer Fred H Rossi, Sergeant JYD Thiebert and Master Bombardier C McGinley. This year s winner was AA gun detachment commanded by Master Bombardier Shane Culver and the Command Post gun detachment commanded by Bombardier Atherton. 12

13 Members deployed on Operations ** 13

14 Members Extra-Regimentally Employed Members employed with other Reserve units Colonel William (Bill) T. Wickett, CD commanded the Tactical Headquarters established for MILCON 79 at Fort Lewis, WA. 14

15 Members employed with other Reserve units Colonel William (Bill) Wickett District Commander Colonel William (Bill) T. Wickett leading the Victoria District units on parade at Work point Barracks, Victoria, BC. The 5 (BC) Field Battery, RCA leading. The Pacific Militia Area Commander, Brigadier Herb Hamm, CD inspects the soldiers of th 5 th (BC) Field Battery, RCA with the Victoria District Commander, Colonel William (Bill) T. Wickett, CD in the background and the Battery Commander, Major Ian Smith, CD accompanying. 15

16 Brigadier-General William (Bill) Wickett Area Commander Commander of Mobile Command letter requesting confirmation on Colonel William (Bill) T. Wickett s acceptance of promotion to Brigadier-General and appointment as Area Commander. 16

17 Brigadier General William (Bill) T Wickett, CD, Commander Militia Area Pacific, oversees the Change of Command at the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada. Former Members now in the Regular Force Lieutenant EE Johnson posted to 76 Communications Group Headquarters Ottawa. 4 Dec 1979 Master Bombardier Colin Norris promoted to Sergeant. Member of E" Battery (Para) 2 nd Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery. Lieutenant Gary S Woloski member of 2 nd Regiment Canadian Horse Artillery. 17

18 Members Qualifications ** 18

19 Exercises ** 19

20 Ceremonies ** 20

21 Band Performances ** 21

22 Community Events ** 22

23 Equipment News ** 23

24 The Officers Mess ** 24

25 The Warrant Officers and Sergeants Mess Sergeants Mess Annual Mess Dinner Brigadier Theo Dumoulin, CD is promoted to Honorary Sergeant Major by the Regimental Sergeant Major, Chief Warrant Officer Chief Warrant Officer Eric Tydlesley-Gore, CD. Colonel Willaim (Bill) T. Wickett is inducted as an Honourary Sergeant of the Sergeant s Mess. 25

26 The Honorary Lieutenant- Colonel is promoted to Honorary Warrant Officer. Major Victor Stevenson, CD is inducted as an Honorary Sergeant. The Regimental Sergeant Major, Chief Warrant Officer Chief Warrant Officer Eric Tydlesley-Gore, CD presents the Best Bombardier of the year award to Master Bombardier Shane Culver. 26

27 All those honorary promotions and awards can only lead to one thing after dinner. The Gong Show! TAKE POST! 27

28 Wow! If someone had been keeping track that may well have been a record for the most gongs in one evening. 28

29 The Brigadier DuMoulin Trophy This trophy is awarded to the most efficient member of the Sergeants Mess as determined by the displayed rating system. It is awarded at the Sergeants Mess Annual Mess Dinner for their activities in the previous year. The 1978 winner is Warrant Officer Dave K Levien. 29

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31 The Junior Ranks Club ** 31

32 Regimental Museum ** 32

33 Obituaries ** 33

34 Lists Commanding Officers 1 Unit Date of Appointment Lieutenant-Colonel Stuart T. McDonald, CD 15th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA 1978 Lieutenant-Colonel William (Bill) T. Wickett, CD 15th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA 1973 Lieutenant-Colonel G.J. Bailey, CD 15th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA 1972 Lieutenant-Colonel B.A. Clemons, CD 15th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA 1969 Lieutenant-Colonel G.M. Platt, EM, CD 15th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA 1965 Lieutenant-Colonel W.D. Elsdon, GM, CD 15th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA 1962 Lieutenant-Colonel F.C. Garrett, CD 15th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA 1958 Lieutenant-Colonel W.S. Jackson, CD 15th Field Regiment, RCA 1955 Lieutenant-Colonel K.M Beckett, CD 15th Field Regiment, RCA 1951 Lieutenant-Colonel E.A. Royce, ED 15th Field Regiment, RCA 1948 Lieutenant-Colonel R.T. DuMoulin, ED, CD 15th Coast Regiment, RCA 1946 Lieutenant-Colonel C.K. Rosebrugh, ED 15th (Vancouver) Coast Regiment, RCA 1943 Lieutenant-Colonel F.C. Underhill 15th (Vancouver) Coast Brigade, RCA 1940 Lieutenant-Colonel G.Y.L. Crossley, ED 15th (Vancouver) Coast Brigade, RCA 1938 Lieutenant-Colonel C.G. Beeston, ED 15th Field Brigade, RCA 1934 Lieutenant-Colonel R.T. Perry, VD 15th Field Brigade, CA 1930 Lieutenant-Colonel W.A. Townsley, MC 15th Field Brigade, CA 1924 Lieutenant-Colonel F.T. Coghlan, DSO 15th Brigade, CFA 1920 Regimental Sergeants Major 2 Unit Date of Appointment Chief Warrant Officer Eric C. Tyldesley-Gore, CD 15 th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA 1976 Chief Warrant Officer Brian P. Cormier, CD 15 th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA 1972 Chief Warrant Officer Raymond Guttridge, CD 15 th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA 1969 Warrant Officer 1 Patrick H. Smith, CD 15 th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA 1 Aug 1966 Warrant Officer 1 David R. Penman, CD 15 th Field Regiment, RCA 29 Mar 1955 Acting/Warrant Officer 1 Douglas D Collins 15 th Field Regiment, RCA 1 Jan 1953 Warrant Officer 1 Ernest H. Richardson, CD 15 th Field Regiment, RCA 24 Sep 1949 Warrant Officer 1 Charles H.P. Trappitt, MBE 15th (Vancouver) Coast Regiment, RCA 28 Jan 1947 Warrant Officer 1 Robert J. Watson, EM 15th (Vancouver) Coast Regiment, RCA 1 Oct 1939 Warrant Officer 1 Willard J. Purdy, EM 15th Field Brigade, RCA 1 Feb 1933 Warrant Officer 1 Herbert Hankins, MM 15th Field Brigade, CA 23 May 1930 Warrant Officer 1 Sverre Sorenson, MC 15th Field Brigade, CA 1924 Warrant Officer 1 Charles E. Minter 15th Brigade, CFA 9 Jul 1921 Honorary Colonels 3 Date of Appointment Honorary Colonel G.F. Blyth, CD 11 May 1972 Dec 1982 Honorary Colonel A.M. McGavin, CD 27 Apr Honorary Colonel T. Ingledow, CD Honorary Colonel (Brig ret) A.E. McB. Bell-Irving, OBE, ED Honorary Colonel W.C. Woodward, ED 17 Dec Dec 1957 Honorary Colonel W.W. Foster, DSO, VD 1 Nov Apr 1938 Honorary Lieutenant-Colonels 4 Date of Appointment 34

35 Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel J.C. Griffiths, CD 16 Sep Sep 1980 Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel G.F. Blyth, CD 1 Apr May 1972 Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel W.S. Jackson, CD 1 May Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel A.M. McGavin, CD 8 Jun Jun 1967 Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel F.B. Brown Oct 1959 Oct 1961 Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel F.R. Graham, CD Mar Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel W.C. Woodward, ED Directors of Music Captain Richard Van Slyke, CD Captain Peter Erwin, CD Drum Majors Chief Warrant Officer Jimmy Hamilton, CD Warrant Officer Clive Walton, CD Members of the Warrant Officers and Sergeants Mess 5 15 FIELD REGIMENT RCA SERGEANTS MESS FROM LT COL JM REYNOLDS CD RCA 3 JULY 1963 RSM WOI DR PENMAN CD RSM WOI JW BATHURST CD WOI AB SWEET RQMS WO2 JJ ISBISTER CD WO2 DJ CHALLONER BSM WO2 DG CHOW CD WO2 AB CLARKE CD BSM WO2 WO COOPER CD WO2 GF CROSSLEY CD BSM WO2 JL HEDBERG WO2 LE HUNTER CD WO2 SK MACDONALD BSM WO2 SD MACKENZIE WO2 FM MILLER WO2 NR MOHR BSM WO2 RJ NICHOLS WO2 PH SMITH CD WO2 SV THOMPSON MM CD WO2 WAJ WADDEN CD WO2 EG WRIGHT S/SGT PA DWILLIES S/SGT CE FREEBORN S/SGT EL FREEBORN CD S/SGT AJ HAMILTON CD S/SGT TA OWEN S/SGT MV RUTHERFORD S/SGT CK SPRAGUE CD SGT DG ANGELL SGT AW BARRETT SGT ES BIELECH SGT E BRENNER SGT KE BROWN SGT A DIGUISTINI SGT PM ERWIN SGT WDL FIELD SGT G GUTTRIDGE SGT TL HAMPTON SGT GW HATTON CD SGT AS HOE CD SGT CN HUGHES SGT JH MANCOR CD SGT G MAPSON SGT WG MORGAN SGT H PADGETT SGT RA PETERSON SGT E PICHLER SGT BD PRESTON SGT DE REANEY SGT J SALMOND SGT RD SEYMOUR SGT BLS THORN SGT DV UPTON SGT DE WATT SGT GA WILL BSM WO2 EC TYLDESLEY-GORE BSM WO2 JA WILLETT BSM WO2 HJ WINTER BSM S/SGT BP CORMIER S/SGT DWA GRUBAN S/SGT DM MCCLOY SGT LB SMITH SGT RH THOMPSON SGT RH WEBB SGT SK YORKE L/SGT MA EAST SGT RDJ DAVIES SGT G HOLLO SGT KE KASPER SGT R COWAN SGT R MCWHINNIE SGT R MINOSKY SGT GR WOOD SGT RJ VAN SLYKE SGT JR ALLEN SGT WJ AMOS SGT DS FRIEDSAM SGT BD HARMON SGT LS HOLMES SGT MP MEEHAN SGT RT ORR SGT DE STREBE SGT RA WILSON SGT L JENSEN SGT GA WATSON SGT GJ PATTERSON SGT AL SIEMENS SGT GS PALMATARY MWO FH ROSSI WO ME WHITE SGT DK LEVIEN SGT BH HILL SGT JA REVELL SGT JM JACKSON SGT JF PAGE SGT Y THIBERT CD SGT CS WALTON SGT DA WILLING CD SGT JCH WRIGHT SGT RE MCCRACKEN SGT DA JOHNSTON 35

36 S/SGT D PARR-PEARSON CD S/SGT LD TAYLOR S/SGT AM YELLAND SGT DAW DAVIDSON SGT JB DAVY SGT JR FORSYTH SGT CG HARMON SGT DL HARMON SGT AL HILTON SGT J HO SGT EE JOHNSON SGT RE MUGFORD SGT ED NEFF SGT ID NEWBY SGT RS PLATT SGT A ROLLER SGT NK KINCAID SGT DGW HALL MWO G BROWN SGT J PHELAN SGT J RENFORTH SGT LC SURGES SGT LJ SURGES SGT T FLEMING ner Douglas Corsor Junior Memorial Trophy Bombardier David Warner ner J.A. Johnston ner L.J. Pesklevits ner Douglas Corsor Junior Bombardier Lorne Gilmour Most Efficient Recruit 15 th Field Regiment Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery Private (Recruit) P.J. McLean Private (Recruit) W.A. Hanks Private (Recruit) P. Gamage Private (Recruit) B.C. Brooks Private (Recruit) Clifton John Private (Recruit) D. B. Callaghan Private (Recruit) H.T. Harsch The Brigadier DuMoulin Trophy Sergeant Gord E Wright 1969 Sergeant DGW Hall 1978 Warrant Officer Dave K Levien 1968 Warrant Officer Al M Yelland 1977 Warrant Officer Brian D Harmon 1967 Sergeant Hilton AI 1976 Sergeant Gary S. Palmatary and Sergeant Peter M Erwin Sergeant Mike P. Meehan Warrant Officer II PA Dwillies 1975 Sergeant Richard J Van Slyke Warrant Officer II PH Smith CD 1974 Sergeant WJ (Bill) Amos Warrant Officer II WD Cooper CD 1973 Master Warrant Officer Eric C Tyldesley-Gore Warrant Officer II AB Sweet 1972 Warrant Officer Clay G Harmon Warrant Officer II AB Clarke CD&C 1971 Sergeant George R Wood Warrant Officer II RJ Nichols 1970 Warrant Officer LD Taylor 36

37 Memorial Page It is with sadness that we reflect on those members of the 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA that have passed on. They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them 8 July 1974 ner Douglas Corsor Jr 1960 Staff Sergeant Jimmy Walker 20 August 1941 ner Wallace Brunt 37

38 References 1 Vancouver s Bessborough Armoury, A History, p 99; R. Victor Stevenson 2 Vancouver s Bessborough Armoury, A History, p 102; R. Victor Stevenson 3 Vancouver s Bessborough Armoury, A History, p 101; R. Victor Stevenson 4 Vancouver s Bessborough Armoury, A History, p 101; R. Victor Stevenson 5 As engraved on trophy 6 As engraved on trophy 7 As engraved on trophy 8 As engraved on trophy 38