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...
Your reactions to the screening
Thank you to all who came out on the beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon in June for the Canada’s Phantom Regiment documentary; story of the 12th Field. Not a full house, but we were please with the presence of a most wonderful audience. It was especially memorable to...
The story of Canada’s Phantom Regiment at the Norgan Theatre
Sunday June 26th, 2016The Arthur Legion Branch 226 Presents a documentary by the 70th for the 12th Field Committee The story of Canada's Phantom Regiment& The Liberation of the Netherlands 12th Field Royal Canadian Artillery 1940-45UBIQUE World War II...
May 5th 1945 Liberation Day – Netherlands !
On this day in 1945 - May 5th, The Netherlands Liberation Day! 12th Field Regiment War Diaries, May 4th 1945 read : At 1400 hrs we heard that AURICH, had surrendered and so the move was cancelled. At 2000 hrs we heard the good news about the German surrender and that...
HONOUR ROLL 12TH FIELD REGIMENT R.C.A. VIDEO
HONOUR ROLL, 12TH FIELD REGIMENT R.C.A. VIDEO Honouring the Fallen ~ Roll of Honour 12th Field Regiment Royal Canadian Artillery, C.A.S.F. June 7th, 2014 Remembrance Service for the Honour Roll of the 74 fallen men at the Arthur Legion Branch 226. Reading of the names...
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...
Premiere at the Norgan Theatre was a great success!
Thank you for all who came out Sunday afternoon to the Premiere at the Norgan Theatre.... I can still feel the emotions of the friends and families of the 12th Field Canadian Gunners that filled the theatre and showed respect to Sir Fred Heber and Sir Tom Morris...
Join us for the Premier November 15th
The Palmerston Heritage Museum presents the PREMIER by the 70th for the 12th Field Committee The story of Canada's Phantom Regiment & The Liberation of the Netherlands 12th Field Royal Canadian Artillery 1940-45 UBIQUE World War II Documentary of a Wellington...
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...
Two Centuries of Firepower
Two Centuries of Firepower Saturday May 23rd, 2015, at Fort York Toronto was celebrated with a big bang ! This was Door Open at the Old Fort York and two centuries of Firepower with Royal Canadian Artillery on display at the garrison commons with two Salvo planned...
Dutch Liberation Parade in Toronto
The Liberation of the Netherlands 70th anniversary is celebrated in Toronto by the Dutch community and the Canadians during a spectacular parade from the Moss Park Armoury to Nathan Phillips Square City Hall. From Queen Street and Jarvis to Young and Dundas crowds...
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...
Emotions run high during the Netherlands Ceremonies for the 70th
Canada and the Netherlands commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands. " A great learning experience for the troops and for Dutch school children, and a demonstration of what Canada is all about " We are meeting and interviewing the...
The 70th Anniversary ‘s-Heerenberg, 1 April 2015
The 70th Anniversary of the Liberation in 's-Heerenberg, Netherlands, 1 April 2015 Celebrating and Commemorating the Canadian Artillery's Role in the Liberation of The Netherlands. • The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery commemorated its role in the Liberation...
Dutch Liberation Festival
Join the 70th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands by the Canadian Armed Forces, May 2, 2015 at Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto. In appreciation and honor to the veterans who served during the Second World War, the ‘Thank You Canada’ Dutch Liberation...
The Final Push 1945-2015 and Operation Plunder
The 70th Anniversary of the Liberation from Eastern and Northern Holland 1945 - 2015 is being celebrated internationally! Keep Them Rolling, is the Netherland's oldest and most well known club in the preservation of military vehicles from WWII and promoting the...
TAC Signs on 25 Pounder 12th Field RCA
The TAC Signs on the 25-pounder gun on display in the village of 's-Heerenberg, Holland, represent the 11 Bty, 12 Field, RCA - in the first Canadian Regiment to cross the Rhine. 12th Field was deployed within 4 km south of 's-Heerenberg in May 1945. This gun was...
Remembrance Day ~ 21 Gun Salute at Queen’s Park
On November 11, 2014, starting at 10:45 a.m., veterans are honored by remembering their selfless courage and commitment for their Country at Ontario’s Ceremony of Remembrance held at the Veterans’ Memorial, Queens Park in front of the Legislative building. The...
November 11th Remembrance Day
For the Roll of Honour for the 12th Field Regiment R.C.A. Link here >> We remember the brave soldiers of the 12th Field Regiment of the Royal Canadian Artillery who fought for our country and freedom in the world. They were “the first regiment to fire” on...
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...
Guelph Phantom Regiment
Photo is courtesy of the Twelfth Field Regiment Association Are you related to The 12th Field Regiment R.C.A. 1940-1945 Announcement: Do you have a relative who served in the 12th Field Regiment RCA 1940-1945? If so, we want to hear your story Contact us by phone or...
The 12th Field Regiment June 7th Memorial
The 12th Field Regiment R.C.A. 1940-1945 Guelph’s Phantom Regiment The Wellington County Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society is recognizing The 12th Field Regiment R.C.A. (1940-1945) in a free programme to be held at the Arthur Legion Branch 226, at 1.00 p.m....
Honoring the 12th Field Regiment
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Officers of the 43rd Battery in 1940 from the 12th Field Regiment RCA
If you're interested in searching for a world war II veteran who survived the war, come to the program on the 12th field regiment at Arthur Legion on June 7th, 2014 from 1pm to 4pm. The 74 men on the honour roll who were killed will be remember during the program....