Seventy Eight years ago on 13 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 13 September 1939 – York Island H.M.C.S. Van Isle, Skipper Neish and Lieut. T. Derry, X.O., reported for examination service. 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 13 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. Very quiet on the front. Areas allotted for building extra Brigade position. This means that we must construct 1. Our own battery positions. 2. Four additional battery positions. 3. Our own wagon lines. But of course the Gunner’s life is one of ease and luxury. 3rd Canadian Divisional Artillery war diary records: FORT GEORGE - Enemy planes very active. Artillery normal. Considerable German movement was observed. Ammunition expended: A.37, AX.17, Smoke.2, BX.78. 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. 81 issued. Quiet day - nothing to report. 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. St. Barbara's Day Dining In 1990
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Seventy Eight years ago on 12 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 12 September 1939 – York Island Lt. Ganshorn, RCAMC arrived to replace Major Pitts who returned to Vancouver. 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 12 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. All quiet on the front. Visit from Capt. Finlayson, Paymaster. Capt. Young and Lieut. Campbell returned from leave. 3rd Canadian Divisional Artillery war diary records: FORT GEORGE - Enemy artillery more active otherwise the day was quiet. In accordance with O.O. #132 the remaining sections of both the 10th and 11th Batteries were relieved by sections of the 16th and 17th batteries, coming under the tactical control of the CRA 3rd CDA. Ammunition expended: A.39, AX.15, BX.40. Guns in action: 26 - 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 Orders Nos. 79 and 80 issued. Little activity on either side. 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. Seventy Eight years ago on 10 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 11 September 1939 – York Island S.S. Bervin delivered 50 12 1/2 gallon drums and 3000 gallons into tank. Progress Report (see App. "G"). 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 11 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. All quiet on the front. Visit from Gen. Mitchell, D.S.O. Capt. Davidson, M.C. , and Lieut. Hamilton of 7th Field Coy. Visited the new battery positions. 39th Bty. Started work on new position, T.19.a.72.82. Work on 38th and 40th progressing favourably. Lieut. Naismith on leave to U.K. Tracing showed approx. divisional boundaries for attack and Artillery Brigade zones received—copy attached. 3rd Canadian Divisional Artillery war diary records: FORT GEORGE - Hostile shelling normal. Day quiet. Our artillery being quiet except for a small amount of night harassing fire. In accordance with O.O. #132, two sections of the 10th and 11th Batteries were relieved by two sections of the 16th and 17th Batteries each. Ammunition expended: A.49, AX.72, BX.45. Guns in action: 27 - 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 - Relief of 2nd CDA by 1st CDA completed. Quiet day on whole front. 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's hockey season and the Mud Gunners have hit the ice! First game is a 1-0 loss but a solid effort!
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