D-Day 12th Field Gunner returns to Juno Beach

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...

War Diary May 1944 ~ May 1945

Apr 29, 2019 | History, Resources

12th Field Regiment, R.C.A. War Diary Summary, May 1944 Regt worked on waterproofing all day. (18 / 5 /44 ) In the Field 1/5/1944- Loading of LCTs for combined ops ox `FABIUs III` commenced early this morning. The HARDS at SOUTHAMPTON & COSPORT (?) were used. The...

Gunner’s Park Memorial

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...

War Diary ~ 12th Field Regt RCA, June ~ September, 1944

Nov 21, 2018 | History, Resources

Below is a copy of the 12th Field Regiment War Diary from June 1st to August 31st, 1944. You can also view this document in your browser by clicking here. 12-FD-REGT-RCA-JUNE-1944-AUGST-1944-DIARY-H   Below is a copy of the 12th Field Regiment War Diary for...

Mobilization and Training in Canada- 1940

Nov 9, 2018 | History, Resources

Mobilization and Training in Canada – 1940 Excerpt: Into Action with the 12th Field There were four Batteries in the original organization of the 12th Canadian Field Regiment. They were all NPAM Batteries, the 16th and 43rd from Guelph — part of the 11th Field...

12th Canadian Field Artillery featured in local Artillery publication

Jun 6, 2018 | History, Message Board, Press

A unique document just released as it describes what the 12th Canadian Field Artillery experienced during the first few days in Normandy, 1944. The Artillery publication is posted on the Vancouver Gunners website, weekly news.   MEMORANDUM OF INTERVIEW WITH Lt...