These men of the 12th Field, they were really something…..
Oct 14, 2015 | Message Board
My father was T.P. Dennis, (Thomas Patrick). Everyone called him Tommy. He was a very eager volunteer to take the war to the Nazi’s. These men of the 12th Field, they were really something. Domestic story: While putting siding on our home (that Tommy and my Mom...
Legion d’Honneur awarded to 12th Field Veteran
Jul 28, 2015 | History, Message Board, News & Events
Legion d’Honneur awarded to 12th Field Veteran : Veteran Gunner Tom Morris of the 12th Field Regiment, R.C.A. has been honoured by the French Government for his role in the WWII Liberation from Nazi occupation. Gnr. Tom Morris has earned the rank of Knight of...
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...
Two Veteran Gunners from the 12th Field RCA
Apr 19, 2015 | Message Board, News & Events
Fred Heber and Tom Morris, are thought to be the last two Veterans Gunners from the 12th Field Regiment Royal Canadian Artillery, that we know of are holding strong today at 93 years! The stories from the 12th Field Regiment are ones to be heard and shared for many...
Happiness and sadness during the Liberation of the Netherlands
Apr 15, 2015 | History, Message Board
Mixed feelings of happiness and sadness during the liberation of the Netherlands. My mother and I talked about the war and the liberation ( Stokkum, Netherlands ) She told me about the last months, January, February and March 1945. On the farm they had a big but very...Recent Posts
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