Our boys on the beach… who gave their all!

Our boys on the beach… who gave their all!

Jul 28, 2015 | History, Message Board

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...
Into Action with the 12th Field – Intro

Into Action with the 12th Field – Intro

Feb 25, 2015 | History, Resources

The history of the 12th Canadian Field Regiment, RCA begins the first week of September 1940 although the Batteries forming it were mobilized the end of May the same year. Its history really goes back much further since the four Batteries originally included in the...
My Father, Walter Culhane Bittle, 12th Field Regt RCA

My Father, Walter Culhane Bittle, 12th Field Regt RCA

Aug 25, 2014 | Message Board

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...