Seventy Eight years ago on 16 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 16 September 1939 – York Island 2 O.Rs SOS - Under xxx Age. Weather : Dull. 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 16 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. Hdqrs. and road above lightly shelled with 4.1 H.V. gun. No damage. Battery positions coming on in good shape. Lieut. Roberton on leave to U.K. 3rd Canadian Divisional Artillery war diary records: FORT GEORGE - Enemy registration barrages with 5.9": three in number put down along our front about 1.00pm. Enemy planes flew low about this time, apparently observing effect of barrage. Enemy were active during the whole day. Our heavy artillery retaliating. Capt. Mcknight left for England on leave commencing 17 -9 - 17. Lieut. J.L. Duncan ceases to be attached to the 3rd CDA HQ on returning to regimental duty with 39th Battery of CFA. Ammunition expended: BX.6. 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 – Batteries fired on S.O.S. lines in Laurent sector and CITE DU GRAND CONDE. 6" Batteries fired a considerable number of rounds on T.Ms in T.11a & b with good results. General Officer Commanding, Royal Artillery, Canadian Corps war diary records: In the Field - Artillery Order No. 83 issued (NOTE - Artillery Order, No. 83, dealing with forthcoming operations, will be forwarded with October War Diary.) Quiet 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. It appears that the Officers' Mess was shared between the 15th Field Regiment RCA and the 43rd Heavy/Medium Anti-Aircraft Regiment RCA with many shared functions during that time under the name "Royal Canadian Artillery Mess (Bessborough)"
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 15 September 1939 – York Island Lt. R. Jackson, R.C.N.R., C.X.O., established in Quarters on shore. Weather: raining. 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 15 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. Capt. Davidson, M.C. made long tour of trenches on acheville front in attempt to find good O.P. for the show. No satisfactory point found. Heavy firing during practically whole night on Avion-Lens front. No attack developed. Quiet on Divisional front. Batteries stood to for two hours waiting a call. Division on our right (31st) is carrying out concentrations during the night to cause casualties to the enemy and presumably to draw his attention from this front to theirs. 3rd Canadian Divisional Artillery war diary records: FORT GEORGE - In accordance with O.O. #133 the 16th and 17th Batteries were transferred to command of the 2nd CDA, zones and SOS lines being rearranged. Aircraft very active on both sides. Artillery was fairly active mostly in registration. Ammunition expended: A.64, AX.55, BX.113. 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 - Major. T.W.P. MacDonald proceeded on leave to England. 1st Canadian Heavy Artillery Group war diary records: Cabaret Rouge – This period was very quiet, harassing fire being carried out during day and on back areas at night. General Officer Commanding, Royal Artillery, Canadian Corps war diary records: In the Field - No activity. 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. The Mess Constitution for the 102nd Coast Regiment has been posted in the 1950 yearbook. There are some interesting differences from today's customs. These include, “no ladies name shall be mentioned and the topics of religion or politics shall never be discussed in the mess”, “to say grace which will be done while everyone is seated” and “a bugler will call the officers mess call or the Ingledow battery will be fired.” Check out the 1950 Yearbook for other changes!
Seventy Eight years ago on 14 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 14 September 1939 – York Island Weather : Raining 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 14 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 throughout the day. Lieut. Chown wounded; remaining on duty. C.D.A. O.O.133 received. Bde O.O.134 issued—copy attached. Intelligence file of Maricourt sector, 3rd C.D.A. I.G.150. received. This is excellent, showing in detail both by maps, sketches and reports all available information concerning the enemy on the front. The idea is to have all concerned using uniform maps and information. 3rd Canadian Divisional Artillery war diary records: FORT GEORGE - Enemy shelled VIMY heavily during the morning and fired on our balloons with HV gun otherwise the day was quiet. Ammunition expended: A.60, AX.62, BX.30. Guns in action 29 - 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 – This period was very quiet, harassing fire being carried out during day and on back areas at night. General Officer Commanding, Royal Artillery, Canadian Corps war diary records: In the Field - Artillery Order No. 82 issued. At 12 noon, enemy opened bombardment of CITE Ste. ELIZABETH and CHICORY Trench, which became very heavy, reaching its greatest intensity at 1 pm, and continued with varying degrees of force until 3.20 pm, when all was reported quiet. 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. Looking for some suggestions on the following material that Eric Halstead just scanned. We have a letter from Maj Northfield PMC of the Bessborough promising to make the year the best in social entertainment. We also have an invite to a combined (43rd and 15th) Spring Formal dinner on 7 April ($6.00 a couple!) and a 15th Fd Regt Dinner on 13 April. That's quite a busy week!.
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