The Regiment That Never Was ~ Poem
Poem by author Timothy Damer, 12th Field Regiment "Like the people in the Land of Oz, A Regiment that never was? ....But what happened there is another story, Let others tell of death and glory, To-night - what matters gathering here Is the boys to-gether - and a...
Happy 95th Birthday, Sir Fred Heber, 12th Field Regiment
12th Field Regiment Gunner, Sir Fred Heber humbled by France saying he is a Knight, will celebrate his 95th at the Orangeville Legion, Tuesday, January 10th, 2017 with friends and family. Happy Birthday dear Fred! Veteran Gunner Frederick Heber, in 2014, earned the...
Compliments of the season 1944-1945
It was a cold winter for the troops during the Christmas & New Years 1944-1945. On the sixth year of the War, Lieutenant Colonel Roland Webb extends his compliments of the season to all ranks of the Regiment quoted in Lieutenant Colonel T.J. Bell's "Into Action...
Showing of the Phantom Regiment, Toronto Reference Library
A wonderful audience came for screening of the documentary at the Toronto Reference Library - November 21st, Beeton Hall. Here is an excerpt of Penny Bell, daughter of Lieutenant Thomas. J. Bell, 12th Field Regiment, opening comments : " The documentary that...
My grandfather was Allan Cecil Simmons, B47554- Gunner
Absolutely amazing website - Thank-you! My Grandfather was part of the 12th Field Regiment. He passed away 12 years ago. He was one of a kind- after reading your website, I now know why. After he passed away my mother applied to the government for his medals, he never...
Greater Love Hath No Man Than This
Remembrance Day commemorated by the Orangeville Community, November 11th, 2016! An emotional remembrance ceremony, especially with Sir Fred Heber remembering the soldier friends left behind of the 12th Field Regiment. A great show of respect and remembrance by all who...
Canada’s Phantom Regiment Story – Monday November 21st
World War Two, Canada's Phantom Regiment Documentary available in public Libraries, Museums, Schools & Royal Legions of Canada. The story of the 12th Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery 1940-1945. -------------------- The screening of the documentary ( 125...
From War with Love – The Documentary Film
“ From War With Love “ the documentary film Love isn’t typically the first thing that comes to mind when speaking of war, but more often than not—love is what inspires hope in times of war, and what maintains humanity in the midst of the most inhumane circumstances....
World War II Survivor – The Netherlands
We had the privilege of interviewing Mrs Leis Vink (1930-2016 ), a survivor of World War II, in April during the 70th Anniversary of the Liberation of The Netherlands in ’s-Heerenberg. A few words from Mrs Vink's interview: “ I’m 85 years old, but when...
Sir Major John W. Gross 1919-2016
We sadly learn the passing of Sir Major J.W. Gross MID 12th Field Regiment Royal Canadian Artillery. 1940 - 1946 DDay Veteran, Royal Canadian Corp of Signals. John passed peacefully, at home in Port Elgin, with family by his side, on Thursday, April 14, 2016, in...
Sir Thomas A. Morris 1921-2016
Our dear Sir Tom Morris, born October 22, 1921, Bolton, England, passed away yesterday, February 26, 2016 at the age of 94. His wife of 68 years, Stella, passed away on March 13th. They will be missed greatly by family and friends. Tom was Veteran of WWII, serving...
Grade 10 Students Reviews
In December, Bob McEachern, Historian and Educator presented to grade 10 students from the regional schools The 12th Field Royal Canadian Artillery Regiment WWII Documentary - "Canada's Phantom Regiment " at the Norgan Theatre. Here are some of the students...
These men of the 12th Field, they were really something…..
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 Hazel...
Legion d’Honneur awarded to 12th Field Veteran
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 the...
Our boys on the beach… who gave their all!
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 Walter left...
Two Veteran Gunners from the 12th Field RCA
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
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...
My father, Arland Kenneth Scott, 12th Field Regt RCA
My father was Arland Kenneth Scott, H35621, who served with the 12th Field Regiment RCA from October 1940 until he died from wounds received in Normandy, 8TH June, 1944. Here is a short biography of Arland: Arland Scott was born (July, 1917) and raised on his family’s...
12th Field Regiment Gunner Knighted by France
A member of the 12th Field Regiment Royal Canadian Artillery, Sir Frederick Heber, who will be highlighted in our planned documentary on artillery regiments from Southern Ontario who served our country and some unfortunately paid the ultimate price... Veteran Gunner...
My Father, Walter Culhane Bittle, 12th Field Regt RCA
My Father, Walter Culhane Bittle served with 12th Field Regiment in France. He was KIA on August 14 1944 near Haut-Mesnil / Falaise. In July of 2011, 3 years ago I took my entire family, 15 in all to Normandy. We all stood on the sands of Juno Beach and visited the...