Remembering who they were, and where they came from

May 26, 2018 | History, Message Board, News & Events

Why did young Canadians, from all demographics, and lifestyles, volunteer their lives in the armed forces from 1939-1945? In the prime of their lives, the majority in their early 20s, they joined freely for a battle in what they believed would bring peace to their... Read more

My grandfather, Sergeant George Hurst – 12th Field Regt.

May 1, 2018 | History, Message Board

Finally, a website and information recognizing the brave men of the 12th Field Regiment! Thanks so much for honoring these men. I have done extensive research on the regiment and my grandfather’s role as they made their way through N.W.France. I have been to... Read more

We remember our local heroes

Nov 10, 2017 | News & Events, Press

Headline News in local newspaper, The Orangeville Citizen Sir Fred Heber, Veteran Gunner, 12th Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery was featured in the following article for Remembrance week, 2017 : We remember our local heroes November 10, 2017, By Mike Pickford... Read more

OP Block Buster ~ Hit a block and serious one

Feb 25, 2017 | History

February 25th, 1945 saw operation “Blockbuster”. The objectives were to finish off the Seigfried Line and the 3rd Division’s job was to take Udem.  The attack was successful and Udem was taken.  Major A.T.P. Gilbert and Capt. E.J. Hooper of the 16th... Read more

Compliments of the season 1944-1945

Dec 31, 2016 | History, Message Board

It was a cold winter for the troops during the Christmas & New Years 1944-1945. On the sixth year of the War, Lieutenant Colonel Roland Webb extends his compliments of the season to all ranks of the Regiment quoted in Lieutenant Colonel T.J. Bell’s... Read more