Passing Peacefully – Life message to family and friends

Aug 10, 2024 | Message Board, News & Events

 In memory of Gunner Russell Kaye A peaceful departure for a dear friend, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, husband, uncle, soldier, gunner, wise, kind, generous, humble man! It is with great sadness that the family of Russell Avard Kaye announces his passing...

D-Day 80 Special Events & Local Commemorations

Jun 3, 2024 | Message Board, News & Events

 June 6th, 2024, marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day News Release31 May 2024 – Moncton, NB – Veterans Affairs Canada We live in a country strong and free thanks to the one million Canadians who served in uniform during the Second World War and fought selflessly to...

Where did the 12th Field Regiment troops load their LCTs for DDay

Jan 28, 2024 | History, Message Board, News & Events, Resources

All the LCTs in Force J, loaded vehicles at Stokes Bay and Gosport June 4th, 1944Stokes Bay and Gosport, England12th Field Regiment LCTs ready for D-Day. ( Landing Craft Tanks ) “All the LCTs in Force J (the naval force which carried troops to Juno Beach for...

Remembering Easter weekend in Holland ~ 1945

Mar 31, 2021 | History, Message Board, News & Events, Resources

A journey of remembrance! April 1st, 1945, is Easter for the 12th Field Regiment. The Padre held a church parade at 1100 hrs in the Legion Barn which was well attended. Quote from the regiment war diary for April 1st: Being in Holland we can now fraternize again. This...

75th Anniversary of the Liberation on the Dutch-German border

Apr 1, 2020 | History, Message Board, News & Events

Today marks the 75th Anniversary of the liberation in the city of ’s-Heerenberg, on the Dutch-German border near Emmerich, Germany, just north of the Rhine River. Remembrance day gatherings in the streets and centre square have been the annual tradition of...

Passing of Barry Bittle, son of a soldier-father he never met!

Mar 15, 2020 | Message Board, News & Events

It is with fond memories and regrets we share of the passing of Barry R. Bittle, March 5th, 2020, age 79. Barry reached us through the website for the 12th Field Documentary project and was an important inspiration to our story and research for this project. He...