Dugouts are being redecorated ~ Jan 11- 1945
The 12th Field Regiment Troops endure the cold and bitter Winter of 1945 in Groesbeek and Nijmegen, Netherlands area On January 11th, “The men are all busy fixing up their new homes—dugouts are being redecorated….” Read excerpts from World War Two...
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...
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...
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...Recent Posts
Passing Peacefully – Life message to family and friends
D-Day 80 Special Events & Local Commemorations
Where did the 12th Field Regiment troops load their LCTs for DDay
They stood strong in the face of fear, together, fighting for freedom.
Remembering Easter weekend in Holland ~ 1945
In Memory
August 14th: The grimmest day of the war for the 12th Field
Canada’s Phantom Regiment Free On-Line Presentation
75th Anniversary of the Liberation on the Dutch-German border
Passing of Barry Bittle, son of a soldier-father he never met!