One hundred years ago on 12 July 1917
31st Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force was a sub-unit of the 9th Canadian Field Artillery Brigade in the 3rd Canadian Division. The 9th Brigade war diary records: Except for some scattered hostile shelling, today passed quietly. 3rd Canadian Divisional Artillery war diary records: CHATEAU DE LA HAIE – A ground mist made visibility only fair. Enemy artillery was below normal. Aerial activity was above normal on both sides, both aeroplanes and balloons. Movement was hard to observe. Artillery was not very active. Ammunition Expended. A:1070. AX 945 BX 758. BCBR.200 Guns in Action. 85. 18.pdrs. 34. 4.5”Hows. 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force was a sub-unit of 1st Canadian Artillery Group. Their war diary records: Nothing to report. 1st Canadian Heavy Artillery Group war diary records: Cabaret Rouge – This period was fairly quiet. Trench and Counter Battery programmes were carried out daily as per attached reports. Our observation balloons were hit by enemy shrapnel on several occasions and occupants forced to descend by parachutes. General Officer Commanding, Royal Artillery, Canadian Corps war diary records: In the Field - WEATHER:- Fine & very warm – hazy. The 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA perpetuates the following sub units: 31st Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force, 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force, 68th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, North Russia Expeditionary Force, was not authorized to be formed until 3 August 1918, and 85th Battery, Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force was not authorized to be formed until 12 July 1918. One hundred years ago on 11 July 1917
31st Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force was a sub-unit of the 9th Canadian Field Artillery Brigade in the 3rd Canadian Division. The 9th Brigade war diary records: Our new positions in T.13.b. and d. into which the Batteries have finished their move, were shelled today, a few casualties being suffered. 3rd Canadian Divisional Artillery war diary records: CHATEAU DE LA HAIE – Visibility good. Enemy aeroplanes active observing for enemy batteries, which confined themselves to our back areas and batteries. Several enemy balloons were up on both sides. Our Artillery normal. Ammunition Expended. A:907. AX 681 BX 1163. BCBR.100Guns in Action. 83. 18.pdrs. 36. 4.5”Hows. 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force was a sub-unit of 1st Canadian Artillery Group. Their war diary records: During the afternoon we carried out a shoot on Hostile Battery NW16 at N9c03.25 with aeroplane observation. We obtained 2Oks and 16Ys. After plane gave CI No. 10 K.B.S. went up to observe and reported very good shooting. From 7.30pm to 8.15pm we carried out concentrated shoots as per schedule on Trenches at N13d, N14d, and Fosse in N20a. 1st Canadian Heavy Artillery Group war diary records: Cabaret Rouge – This period was fairly quiet. Trench and Counter Battery programmes were carried out daily as per attached reports. Our observation balloons were hit by enemy shrapnel on several occasions and occupants forced to descend by parachutes. General Officer Commanding, Royal Artillery, Canadian Corps war diary records: In the Field - WEATHER:- Cool & cloudy – fairer later. The 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA perpetuates the following sub units: 31st Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force, 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force, 68th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, North Russia Expeditionary Force, was not authorized to be formed until 3 August 1918, and 85th Battery, Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force was not authorized to be formed until 12 July 1918. One hundred years ago on 10 July 1917
31st Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force was a sub-unit of the 9th Canadian Field Artillery Brigade in the 3rd Canadian Division. The 9th Brigade war diary records: Enemy Artillery intermittently active. Several working parties were engaged by our 18-pdrs and destructive shoots on three T.M’s and a sniper’s post were carried out successfully by our 4.5” Hows. 3rd Canadian Divisional Artillery war diary records: CHATEAU DE LA HAIE – Showers during day made visibility poor. Aerial activity was practically nil. Our artillery carried out its usual tasks, and during day engaged several enemy working parties. During clear spells enemy T.M’s were active against our positions in AVION. Ammunition Expended. A:1418. AX 1150 BX 1214. BCBR.210 Guns in Action. 85. 18.pdrs. 37. 4.5”Hows. 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force was a sub-unit of 1st Canadian Artillery Group. Their war diary records: All quiet. 1st Canadian Heavy Artillery Group war diary records: Cabaret Rouge – This period was fairly quiet. Trench and Counter Battery programmes were carried out daily as per attached reports. Our observation balloons were hit by enemy shrapnel on several occasions and occupants forced to descend by parachutes. General Officer Commanding, Royal Artillery, Canadian Corps war diary records: In the Field - WEATHER:- Cool & cloudy- slight rain. Fairer & brighter later. The 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA perpetuates the following sub units: 31st Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force, 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force, 68th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, North Russia Expeditionary Force, was not authorized to be formed until 3 August 1918, and 85th Battery, Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force was not authorized to be formed until 12 July 1918. One hundred years ago on 9 July 1917
31st Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force was a sub-unit of the 9th Canadian Field Artillery Brigade in the 3rd Canadian Division. The 9th Brigade war diary records: Today passed without event. 3rd Canadian Divisional Artillery war diary records: CHATEAU DE LA HAIE – No aeroplanes observed on account of poor visibility, except in the late afternoon, when it became clear for a short time, and our machines came out in force. Artillery normal on both sides. Considerable movement was noticed in enemy lines and fired on by our Batteries. Ammunition Expended. A:1481. AX 1156 BX 1214. BCBR.210 Guns in Action. 85. 18.pdrs. 37. 4.5”Hows. 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force was a sub-unit of 1st Canadian Artillery Group. Their war diary records: Day quiet, no firing. 1st Canadian Heavy Artillery Group war diary records: Cabaret Rouge – Carried out CCHA Operation Order No. 79. Day Rainy, visibility bad. Hostile plane attacked observation balloon over Neuvill St. VAAST. General Officer Commanding, Royal Artillery, Canadian Corps war diary records: In the Field - WEATHER:- Unsettled with further rain – cool. The 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA perpetuates the following sub units: 31st Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force, 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force, 68th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, North Russia Expeditionary Force, was not authorized to be formed until 3 August 1918, and 85th Battery, Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force was not authorized to be formed until 12 July 1918. Updated the bio for the first Commanding Officer of 15th Brigade, CFA - Lieutenant-Colonel Frederick Thomas Coghlan DSO, Check it out on the Lists - COs and RSMs page.
One hundred years ago on 8 July 1917 31st Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force was a sub-unit of the 9th Canadian Field Artillery Brigade in the 3rd Canadian Division. The 9th Brigade war diary records: Enemy night firing has noticeably increased during last few days. Our trenches have been shelled consistently during the hours of darkness with howitzers, guns and T.M.s. Lachrymatory shell has been occasionally used. 3rd Canadian Divisional Artillery war diary records: CHATEAU DE LA HAIE – In accordance with O.O. 115, the Reserve D.A. less 2 How. Batteries, 18th. Army Brigade, RFA. Less 1 Battery; and 5th Brigade CFA. Were withdrawn and left the Command of C.R.A. of 3rd. Cdn. Divn. The 4th C.D.A. came under command of the C.R.A. 4th. C.D.A. In accordance with amendment No. 1. O.O.115, Ralston’s Group came under orders of C.R.A. 3rd. C.D.A. and the zones of the 179th. A.F.A. Brigade and Ralston’s Group were re-arranged. The 8th. Army Brigade C.F.A. came into existence in accordance with O.O. 116. Visibility poor in the morning, becoming fair. One enemy aeroplane came over our lines, and was driven off by rifle fire, the Observed and Pilot were observed to stand up and change places, leading to the supposition that the Pilot was hit. Artillery very quiet on both sides. Ammunition Expended. A:1585. AX 2013 BX 1255. BSK. 103 BCBR.109 Guns in Action. 103. 18.pdrs. 44. 4.5”Hows. 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force was a sub-unit of 1st Canadian Artillery Group. Their war diary records: Nothing to report. 1st Canadian Heavy Artillery Group war diary records: Cabaret Rouge – No.141 and 166th.SB.RGA. entrained at Aubigny for the North. General Officer Commanding, Royal Artillery, Canadian Corps war diary records: In the Field - WEATHER:- Unsettled with rain at times – brighter intervals. 50th Siege Bty.(1Section) 6” Mk.VII gun, left Canadian Corps to-day. The 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA perpetuates the following sub units: 31st Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force, 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force, 68th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, North Russia Expeditionary Force, was not authorized to be formed until 3 August 1918, and 85th Battery, Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force was not authorized to be formed until 12 July 1918. Note: The Lieutenant-Colonel J.C. Stewart mentioned in O.O. No. 116 was later to become the first Honorary Colonel of 43rd Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment RCA.
Found some pictures in the Richmond News from the 2012 Regimental Society Burns Dinner. Here's a couple of them. There's more in the 2012 Yearbook.
Just finished updating the bio of Lieutenant-Colonel Gordon Younghusband Linsey Crossley who served in France and Russia during the First World War, during which he was wounded three times. He joined 15th Brigade shortly after it was formed in Vancouver and was the Commanding Officer of 15th (Vancouver) Coast Brigade RCA when it was mobilized in 1939.
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