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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Nov 18, 2017 | History, Message Board, News & Events, Resources
Canadians in Uniform 1939-1945 – Documenting Your Second World War Ancestor – Author: Glenn Wright – Historian and Archivist. Royal Canadian Legions Branch 226, Arthur, Ontario, 7, June 2014 – Presentation Part One:Â Documenting your second...