Feb 17, 2020 | Message Board, News & Events
Sir Russell Kaye had a great day celebrating his 96th birthday with his family and is looking forward to next years! He received a special gift from his daughter Susan Kaye-Hachey: “ I made my father a beautiful photo book of his trip to France! Glossy coloured pages...
Feb 12, 2020 | Message Board, News & Events, Press
Doreen Hertel, niece of Fred Rogers (1920-2006), a veteran of World War II, 12th Field Regiment, 16th Battery, Canadian Army, remembers her uncle well. Rogers was 82 years when he made his fourth travel to Normandy Coast of France for the official opening of the Juno...
Nov 11, 2019 | News & Events, Press
November 6th, 2019, 12th Field Regiment, veteran gunner, Russell Kaye at 95 years, recounts the tragic bombing on August 14, 1944, during an interview with journalist, Alan Cochrane, Moncton Times & Transcript. Vivid memories of the bombing attack gone wrong...
Jun 5, 2019 | History, Message Board, News & Events, Press
The last known veteran gunner of the 12th Field Regiment, 43rd battery, Sir Russell Kaye, from Dorchester, New Brunswick is living today a very different experience from 75 years ago when he landed on Juno Beach, D-Day 1944, firing from an M7 Priest, with a 105mm...
Apr 1, 2019 | History, Message Board, News & Events, Resources
In memory of Gunner’s Park, near Arthur, Ontario. The memorial park of the 12th Field Regiment R.C.A. for those who served: 1940 – 1945. The park was donated by 12th Field Regt. Gunner Knowles. The 25 pdr was moved to the Guelph Armoury for a dedication...
Dec 5, 2018 | Message Board, News & Events, Press
Dear friend, Sir Fred Heber, we miss you!! For all those who have met you in one way or another, a true gentleman, veteran soldier and dear friend, it has been an honour, a privilege, a very special treat to have crossed paths with you. Your very special friend and...