Sir Major John W. Gross 1919-2016

Sir Major John W. Gross 1919-2016

Apr 27, 2016 | History, Message Board, News & Events

We sadly learn  the passing of ­ Sir Major J.W. Gross MID 12th Field Regiment Royal Canadian Artillery. 1940 – ­1946 DDay Veteran, Royal Canadian Corp of  Signals. John passed peacefully, at home in Port Elgin, with family by his side, on Thursday, April 14,...
Sir Thomas A. Morris 1921-2016

Sir Thomas A. Morris 1921-2016

Apr 13, 2016 | History, Message Board, News & Events

Our dear Sir Tom Morris, born October 22, 1921, Bolton, England, passed away yesterday, February 26, 2016 at the age of 94. His wife of 68 years, Stella, passed away on March 13th. They will be missed greatly by family and friends. Tom was Veteran of WWII, serving...
Our boys on the beach… who gave their all!

Our boys on the beach… who gave their all!

Jul 28, 2015 | History, Message Board

Gunner Walter Culhane Bittle of the 12th Field Regiment R.C.A. , 11th Battery, Toronto, was killed in action, August 14th, 1944 near Hautmensil / Falaise, France. Walter and his wife Kay’s letters were the breath of life and love between them from the days...
Operations Overlord Normandy France

Operations Overlord Normandy France

Jul 28, 2015 | History

Operations Overlord was the code name for the Battle of Normandy, the operation that launched the invasion of German-occupied western Europe during World War II by Allied forces. Excerpt from the book ” Into Action with the 12th Field – Lt. Col. T. J. Bell...
M7 Priest Self Propelled Guns

M7 Priest Self Propelled Guns

Jul 26, 2015 | History

The Fall of 1943,  following the appointment of Lt Colonel R.H. Webb as Commanding Officer, marked the arrival of the M7 or Priest Self-Propelled gun; new training and skills were required for the 12th Field Regiment.  M7 Priest – Self-Propelled Guns –...