One hundred years ago on 20 September 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: From this date to the 22nd inst., the Headquarters and four batteries mentioned herewith were in rest at MAGNICOURT, a small village nestling among some rolling hills. The men had a splendid rest during this time and many parties were sent for the day to ST. POL. In addition an infantry band was engaged on three different occasions which was very much appreciated. General sports for the men were held on two occasions and some Indian cavalry billeted near here very kindly offered to assist in the days sports. Their horsemanship and other feats were magnificent and filled our men with surprise and admiration. 31st Battery, Canadian Field Artillery was attached to 10th Canadian Field Artillery Brigade during this period. The 10th Brigade war diary records that: Fine and warm. Quiet on the front. 3rd Canadian Divisional Artillery war diary records: FORT GEORGE - Enemy again registered our front line with 5.9", and shelled LA CHAUDIETE and AA guns of that point heavily. Brig-General Mitchell DSO returned from Corps. Ammunition expended: BX.52. Guns in action: 18 - 18pdrs., 6 - 4.5"hows. 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force was a sub-unit of 1st Canadian Heavy Artillery Group. Their war diary records: ANGRES - During the month we were bombarded with Gas shells on several occasions also shelled 8” and 5.9” losing a quantity of ammunition. 1st Canadian Heavy Artillery Group war diary records: Cabaret Rouge – Quiet period. The area normally covered by this group is from Moose-Jaw Road in T.18a to the SOUCHEE River and in support of the 2nd and 3rd Cdn. Divisions. Programmes of harrassing fire and night firing carried out. General Officer Commanding, Royal Artillery, Canadian Corps war diary records: In the Field - Addenda to Artillery Order, No. 84 issued. Quiet day, some scattered shelling of battery positions. 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. Seventy Eight years ago on 19 September 1939 From the War Diaries of 85 Heavy Battery, RCA CASF a sub-unit of the 15th (Vancouver) Coast Brigade RCA stationed at Yorke Island, BC 19 September 1939 – York Island 1 O.R. proceeded on compassionate leave. Weather: Bright. The war diaries for the following Batteries of the 15th (Vancouver) Coast Brigade RCA have yet to be located:
31st Heavy Battery stationed at Stanley Park and Narrows North 58th Heavy Battery stationed at Point Grey and Steveston. One hundred years ago on 19 September 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: From this date to the 22nd inst., the Headquarters and four batteries mentioned herewith were in rest at MAGNICOURT, a small village nestling among some rolling hills. The men had a splendid rest during this time and many parties were sent for the day to ST. POL. In addition an infantry band was engaged on three different occasions which was very much appreciated. General sports for the men were held on two occasions and some Indian cavalry billeted near here very kindly offered to assist in the days sports. Their horsemanship and other feats were magnificent and filled our men with surprise and admiration. 31st Battery, Canadian Field Artillery was attached to 10th Canadian Field Artillery Brigade during this period. The 10th Brigade war diary records that: Fine and warm. Two enemy planes came over very low down, and crossed to as far back as Lens-Arras Rd. Possibly prisoner captured yesterday has given away information, and the planes were seeking confirmation. 3rd Canadian Divisional Artillery war diary records: FORT GEORGE - Enemy planes were active doing observation for enemy artillery which was also active. Two enemy planes flew low over our back country. Ammunition expended: AX.32, BX.63. Guns in action: 18 - 18pdrs., 6 - 4.5"hows. 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force was a sub-unit of 1st Canadian Heavy Artillery Group. Their war diary records: ANGRES - During the month we were bombarded with Gas shells on several occasions also shelled 8” and 5.9” losing a quantity of ammunition. 1st Canadian Heavy Artillery Group war diary records: Cabaret Rouge – Quiet period. The area normally covered by this group is from Moose-Jaw Road in T.18a to the SOUCHEE River and in support of the 2nd and 3rd Cdn. Divisions. Programmes of harrassing fire and night firing carried out. General Officer Commanding, Royal Artillery, Canadian Corps war diary records: In the Field - Addenda to Artillery Order, No. 83 issued. No activity on the front. 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. Seventy Eight years ago on 18 September 1939 From the War Diaries of 85 Heavy Battery, RCA CASF a sub-unit of the 15th (Vancouver) Coast Brigade RCA stationed at Yorke Island, BC 18 September 1939 – York Island Letter re Local Defence (see App. "F"). Letter re Buildings ( " " " ). Weather : Bright. The war diaries for the following Batteries of the 15th (Vancouver) Coast Brigade RCA have yet to be located:
31st Heavy Battery stationed at Stanley Park and Narrows North 58th Heavy Battery stationed at Point Grey and Steveston. One hundred years ago on 18 September 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: From this date to the 22nd inst., the Headquarters and four batteries mentioned herewith were in rest at MAGNICOURT, a small village nestling among some rolling hills. The men had a splendid rest during this time and many parties were sent for the day to ST. POL. In addition an infantry band was engaged on three different occasions which was very much appreciated. General sports for the men were held on two occasions and some Indian cavalry billeted near here very kindly offered to assist in the days sports. Their horsemanship and other feats were magnificent and filled our men with surprise and admiration. 31st Battery, Canadian Field Artillery was attached to 10th Canadian Field Artillery Brigade during this period. The 10th Brigade war diary records that: Fine and warm. Lt. Duncan started work on extra Brigade position. With the idea of keeping the registrations of Battle positions from being noticed, sniping guns run well forward are to be employed. This policy may work out satisfactorily, as undoubtedly these guns will draw the enemy’s attention. Of course considerable labour will be involved in continually moving these guns from place to place. Still, if this keeps the real positions from being discovered, all is well. At 3.20 this morning, O.P. reported activity on right. All batteries stood to help “L.3”. Rt. L.O. report apparent harmless straf. Lt. L.O. reported considerable shelling so How. Battery turned on in retaliation. 3.45 a.m. , forward O.P. reported shelling not very heavy. 3.46 a.m., S.O.S. on right and covering battery opened fire on retaliation. 3.48 a.m. , S.O.S cancelled by Bde. L.O. who asked for retaliation. This was given. It now appears the enemy raided our trenches on right, captured one wounded prisoner, wounded four others, and left in our hands one unwounded man of 61st R.I.R., and one man killed. The loss of one man captured is serious. As was foreseen, the Crème de Menthes caused trouble, for it was impossible to say whether those going up were ours or the enemy’s. It now appears green and green and red were used for enemy recall signal. Bde. H.Q. shelled with 4.1 shrapnel. No damage. 3rd Canadian Divisional Artillery war diary records: FORT GEORGE - Enemy artillery were more active than usual lately and our batteries retaliated to some extent. The situation remains normal and is very satisfactory for the preparation. Movement is being cut down to the minimum during daylight in the forward areas. Ammunition expended: AX.40, BX.116. Guns in action: 18 - 18pdrs., 6 - 4.5"hows. 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force was a sub-unit of 1st Canadian Heavy Artillery Group. Their war diary records: ANGRES - During the month we were bombarded with Gas shells on several occasions also shelled 8” and 5.9” losing a quantity of ammunition. 1st Canadian Heavy Artillery Group war diary records: Cabaret Rouge – Quiet period. The area normally covered by this group is from Moose-Jaw Road in T.18a to the SOUCHEE River and in support of the 2nd and 3rd Cdn. Divisions. Recommendations for awards for gallant conduct were made on the 18th inst. for BQMS Grant, 5th CSB, and BSM Williams, 17th SB.RGA, and Sgt. W. Hasard, 175th SB.RGA. Programmes of harrassing fire and night firing carried out. General Officer Commanding, Royal Artillery, Canadian Corps war diary records: In the Field - Artillery Order, No.84 issued. Very quiet day. 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. From the War Diaries of 85 Heavy Battery, RCA CASF a sub-unit of the 15th (Vancouver) Coast Brigade RCA stationed at Yorke Island, BC 17 September 1939 – York Island Comforts supplied by Lions Gate Riding Club distributed. Capt. F.W. Guernsey left via S.S. "Gardena" to report to 1st A.A. Regt., R.C.A. Command handed over to Capt. R.H. Jorgensen. Weather : Fair. The war diaries for the following Batteries of the 15th (Vancouver) Coast Brigade RCA have yet to be located:
31st Heavy Battery stationed at Stanley Park and Narrows North 58th Heavy Battery stationed at Point Grey and Steveston. One hundred years ago on 17 September 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: From this date to the 22nd inst., the Headquarters and four batteries mentioned herewith were in rest at MAGNICOURT, a small village nestling among some rolling hills. The men had a splendid rest during this time and many parties were sent for the day to ST. POL. In addition an infantry band was engaged on three different occasions which was very much appreciated. General sports for the men were held on two occasions and some Indian cavalry billeted near here very kindly offered to assist in the days sports. Their horsemanship and other feats were magnificent and filled our men with surprise and admiration. 31st Battery, Canadian Field Artillery was attached to 10th Canadian Field Artillery Brigade during this period. The 10th Brigade war diary records that: Fine and clear. If this weather will only continue, it spells success for the operation. The men are ready and eager if only Old Probs. will continue his good work. 36th Battery moving all guns to Brick pile at T.26.d.4.4. 3rd Canadian Divisional Artillery war diary records: FORT GEORGE - Generally quiet all day. The preparation of battery positions and dugouts is being carried on as quickly as possible and good progress is being made. Ammunition expended: A.24, AX.4, BX.90. Guns in action: 18 - 18pdrs., 6 - 4.5"hows. 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force was a sub-unit of 1st Canadian Heavy Artillery Group. Their war diary records: ANGRES - During the month we were bombarded with Gas shells on several occasions also shelled 8” and 5.9” losing a quantity of ammunition. 1st Canadian Heavy Artillery Group war diary records: Cabaret Rouge – Quiet period. The area normally covered by this group is from Moose-Jaw Road in T.18a to the SOUCHEE River and in support of the 2nd and 3rd Cdn. Divisions. General Officer Commanding, Royal Artillery, Canadian Corps war diary records: In the Field - Unusually heavy artillery fire during the afternoon, particularly severe at LIEVIN, CITE du MOULIN. It was thought this indicated a coming raid, but none took place. 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. Could this be the Point Grey Fort at the beginning of the clip? Recognize any faces? |
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