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...

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...