![]() Sergeant John Stanley Clarke was added to our list of Fallen. He was killed in action on 4 November 1917, while serving with 48th Battery, 2nd Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery. He was a member of the Vancouver Volunteer Reserve and was attested for overseas service with the 68th Overseas Depot Battery. He sailed for England as a member of the 62nd Battery, 15th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery on 16 September 1916. On arrival in France on 17 March 1917, he was taken on strength with the 2nd Brigade. Lest we forget ![]() The Distinguished Conduct Medal was awarded to the Battery Sergeant Major 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Garrison Artillery. This battery is perpetuated by the 15th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA. The citation for Battery Sergeant Major John Arthur Ware DCM reads: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on many occasions under heavy shell fire. His unfailing courage, energy and cheerfulness greatly assisted to inspire all ranks with him. Lest we forget Promotions
The Commanding Officer, Lieutenant-Colonel Nick Watts presents Bombardier stripes to Bombardier Christopher Tse and Private Priscilla Wong receives her first stripe. Recently came across some photos of the uniform worn by Bombardier Harold Poyser of the 5th Canadian Siege Battery. The metallic 5 on the epaulette for the battery designation followed by CGA for Canadian Garrison Artillery. On the sleeve is the rectangular red patch indicating the 2nd Brigade over the Canadian Corps Heavy Artillery (CCHA) with the Lance Bombardier chevron underneath and the three service stripes at the bottom. The lapel features the Universal Grenade despite the fact that the Canadian Artillery adopted a more stylized grenade with Canada underneath in 1907. This uniform is owned by the Bowden Pioneer Museum, Alberta. A similar one would be an excellent addition to the 15th Field Artillery Regiment Museum and Archives and all members are encouraged to contact me ASAP if they were to locate one that was available. See more here...
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June 2024
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