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...

They stood strong in the face of fear, together, fighting for freedom.

Jun 6, 2021 | History, News & Events

Do We Remember? From our archives: From the history of the 12th Field Regiment: “About 0630 hrs the LCT’s deployed for the firing run-in and at 0715 the blue flag broke out at the masthead of our ML. Everyone forgot his sea sickness for this was it! 12thField-DDayOur...

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...

In Memory

Nov 3, 2020 | History, News & Events

For Remembrance Day 2020! From our archives in retrospect in history in memory for today for tomorrow!! Follow the links over time: >>Perpetual Remembrance for the 12th Field Regiment – 2014 >>Remembrance Day ~ 21 Gun Salute at Queen’s Park -2014...