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Great Page!!! TONY ORMSBY E-Mail me buddy, and we we'll get together for a piss up!!!! SEMPER PARATUS!!!!
R.H.L.I ASLT PNR PLT: Hamilton, ON Canada
Thursday, September 19, 1996 at 12:10:28 (ADT)
Pte Sullivan of the R R C, Do you remember going on course with Pte Jackson, and Pte Mckee this summer from the Lorne Scots, well I read your message and thought that it must be you so I am just saying hello.
Private: Oak, Canada
Thursday, September 19, 1996 at 10:57:08 (ADT)
Am looking for information, with referance to P.O.W. camps that where in Western Canada During the war IE, locations, personnel serving in them, Etc
Mr: Calgary, AB Canada
Thursday, September 19, 1996 at 03:15:07 (ADT)
I'm currently in the military more importantly at the Armour School, if we can be of any assistance please feel free to contact us.
Armour School Reasource Centre: Oromocto, NB Canada
Monday, September 16, 1996 at 12:49:39 (ADT)
What a Site! During the last six yrs I have been compiling information in an effort to complete a History of the Ammunition Tech occupation. I have produced a small manuscript which touches on the generalities of the occupations beginning. If anyone has any information relating to Ammunition Technicians and Ammunition Examiners I would greatly appreciate anything on this subject.
Senior Ammunition Technician CFB Shilo: Shilo, MB Canada
Monday, September 16, 1996 at 00:22:26 (ADT)
Congrats on a great page! I am an ex member of the the Hastings and Prince Edward regiment and previous to that the R.C.Air C.. I belonged to the units in Peterborough , Ontario. I have added this page to my personal favourites and will return. Cheers
Security Specialist: Brampton, on Canada
Saturday, September 14, 1996 at 16:59:43 (ADT)
GREAT Page! I am currently looking for historical information about the Provost Corp and (now) the security branch. In particular, if anyone out there was (or knows of anyone who was) a member for 14 Military Police Platoon (Or in the old days 14 Provost Coy, Canadian Provost Corp), then please please please get in contact with me at my email address. I am currently putting together a unit history and need names, photos, stories...anything at all. Thanks!
Cpl.: Calgary, Ab Canada
Friday, September 13, 1996 at 00:25:13 (ADT)
Nice pages. I am ex Canadian militia, Prince Edward Island Regiment 'A' Sqn.
N. Grafton, MA USA
Thursday, September 12, 1996 at 10:36:11 (ADT)
RCASC (Soldier Apprentice) 33 Platoon (63-65) Interested to hear from any Ex-Apprentice any Corps. Currently working on '96 Reunion for RCASC Apprentices in Borden 20-22 Sep 96.
Ottawa, on Canada
Wednesday, September 11, 1996 at 23:09:02 (ADT)
Excellent Homepage Lt. Easily my favourite. Say hi to that toolbox 2Lt. MacDonald for me! Thanks
Vancouver, BBC Canada
Tuesday, September 10, 1996 at 14:21:51 (ADT)
Very impressed with the content of your page, a lot of good history. The only thing I would like to see added is some information about the Royal Canadian Corps of Signals/Communications and Electronics Branch. Every war, battle, unit and UN tour had it's signallers who fought and died alongside their combat arms brothers, lets give them some recognition
Cpl: Petawawa, ON Canada
Sunday, September 08, 1996 at 02:04:43 (ADT)
Lt.Mike, Great page I see you've done alot of work since the last time I surfed. Great job. DUCIMUS!
Canada
Friday, September 06, 1996 at 16:59:49 (ADT)
Love this site.I have a father in law who served in the stormont dundas,Glengary highlanders in ww2.Any one know if it still exists?Please forgive me for my spelling.Oh by the way somalia vets you did a good job ,chin up.
Sgt Pa army Natl Guard: scranton, pa U.S.A
Tuesday, September 03, 1996 at 20:45:48 (ADT)
Nice page Mike, enjoyed surfing through it. I am retired PPCLI 1, 2 & 3 Bn), Cn AB Regt and Fort Garry Horse, NPAM April 43 to November 45 as 'Boy Soldier' during WW2. Also formed the PPCLI WOs & Snr NCOs Club (Retired) after leaving the service. Have an avid interest in Regimental History, our Club library would appreciated obtaining any histories of regiments, infantry or otherwise if there are any spare copies floating about. Will be keeping an eye on your interesting page. Thanks, Ed
Victoria, BC Canada
Monday, September 02, 1996 at 00:32:12 (ADT)
EXCELLENT,INTERESTING,great way to find out WE have a history I like it
Canada
Sunday, September 01, 1996 at 22:07:51 (ADT)
Interesting website. Keep up the good work. If possible add more history in the branch of Artillery. Good Job
Cdt. Sgt. North: Cardston, AB Canada
Saturday, August 31, 1996 at 23:03:48 (ADT)
GREAT HOME PAGE KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK WO N WEBB, R.REGT.C
WO: Canada
Friday, August 30, 1996 at 15:51:17 (ADT)
Greetings from 68 Lincoln and Welland Regiment, Royal Canadain Army Cadet Corps in St. Catharines, Ontario. I found the Army Home Page through "hotbot" and am very impressed. This will go to the top of my favorite list. Thanks for your comprehensive information and great graphics.
Commanding Officer: Niagara Falls, Ont Canada
Friday, August 30, 1996 at 14:48:26 (ADT)
Great page. keep up the good work.
Police Venturer: Halifax, NS Canada
Friday, August 30, 1996 at 10:41:27 (ADT)
Excellent question, Pte Sullivan. The information on the QOR was provided by a member of the regiment. I encourage members from any and all units to send additional info, as all I have here is the basics. The only clause is that info has to already be in electronic format (IE: it's best to e-mail it to me).
I look forward to hearing from you.
Webmaster, Canadian Army Home Page: Wolfville, NS Canada
Friday, August 30, 1996 at 08:14:03 (ADT)
Love the page. One question? Why so much on the QOR nothing on the R Regt. C ? I'll see what I can do, to send you a short bio of our history and perhaps some pictures from this year's CAC.
Canada
Friday, August 30, 1996 at 00:42:12 (ADT)
nice to look what happened to units from ww-2
ret.: miami, fl usa
Thursday, August 29, 1996 at 22:53:34 (ADT)
Glad to find you on US Army home page. As dual citizen, in US for now, happy to hear from home.
Industrial Hygienist, US Army Ctr for Hlth Promo and Prev Med (USACHPPM): Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD USA
Thursday, August 29, 1996 at 17:58:21 (ADT)
Greetings from the Grey and Simcoe Foresters
5 Platoon Comander, B-Coy: Canada
Thursday, August 29, 1996 at 14:59:28 (ADT)
How easy for citizenship to Canada, with a view to joining Army/Air Force?
Mr: London, Great Britain
Thursday, August 29, 1996 at 12:44:22 (ADT)
Great Site
Corporal: Ch'town, ppe Canada
Wednesday, August 28, 1996 at 11:26:49 (ADT)
Why can't the RCD have a rollpast on CO's parade...... It was said that it was expencive and all the rest of it but Major General Millner was willing to pay himself but was still not alloud.....................
Buget: ottawa, ont Canada Tuesday, August 27, 1996 at 19:31:46 (ADT)
Does anybody have any information about the Joint Special Taskforce? I have been trying to join the U.S. Navy for a shot at their S.E.A.L. teams thinking that we did not have any programs within our forces that was along the same lines. Being a Canadian citizen has given me no end of trouble with the U.S. I.N.S.. After talking to a immigration lawyer, I have concluded that this would be impossible to do. However if we have any programs that are similar I would be interested in enlisting and working towards the J.S.T. .
Winnipeg , Manitoba Canada Tuesday, August 27, 1996 at 18:10:27 (ADT)
Canadian Forces Recruiting, Education and Training System (CFRETS) maintains a homepage on that net with recruiting information. Currently the only info available is on the Regular Officer Training Plan (ROTP), for the gentleman interested in pursuing a degree through the CF, but they are working on all other plans available in the CF, including Reserve programs. The location is www.rotp.iplink.net. Your local Recruiting Centre or Detachment can also provide all the info you require on any and all CF programs. You can get their telephone number in your phone book and there is also a toll-free number that will connect you with the nearest Recruiting Centre/Det and it is 1-800-856-8488. For the cadet seeking info on the Ceremonial Guard; you can get info on this by contacting the Recruiting Centre in Halifax. The auditions are conducted by personnel from the Ceremonial Guard but the actual processing for successful applicants is done by the Recruiting units. If you have any problems getting info, please, e-mail me and I will send you whatever we have.
Military Career Counsellor: St. John's, NF Canada
Trying to find information on the 133rd Bat. Machine gunner. My Father was a machine gunner in WW1 in the Canadian Army. He died 2 days before I was 9 years old. He was gassed twice at Vimy Ridge. I still have his pay book and map and swagger stick (machine gun to big to carry in parades HI HI) I came back to the states with my Mother and lost track of Family in Canada. So at 69 years old I now wonder where they all are. My Father would never talk about the War and when I was 8 years he took me to see the movie (All quiet on the western front) I remember after about 5 minutes he got up and went outside till after the movie was over ! I have seen the movie after I grew up and had been in the Army & Navy and now understand why he did it. I know our Family came to Canada from Scotland and I am trying to find out who and when. Found sone papers my Mother had of my Dads and trtying to figure them out. He died in the Vets Hospital in London Ont. Can. Nov. 4th 1936. Doubt very much if there is anyone left who knows anything about it . I did find the Battle of Vimy Ridge on the net but can't find my way back to it (Am new to computers HI HI) Good Luck Al
No Title X Army, Navy USA: Flint, Mi USA
Sir, I'm presently a W/O in my cadet corps and I try to find some information about Specal Service Forces (SSF) and about the Pathfinderbecause it's maybe something that I 'll like to do but is like if nobody knows anything about thes two part of the Canadian Armed Forces can you please, somebody send me some info about this. Thank You W/O Simoneau-Caron C.C. 2774 Amqui
some info. please: Val-Brillant, Qc Canada
I am wanting some information on how to enlist. I am a second year mathematical sciences student at UBC and am very interested in joining. I want to finish my degree and perhaps get my masters. I wanted to know some information and I have a lot of questions! If someone would contact me please?
Richmond, BC Canada
I am looking for information on the personnel of the Essex Scottish Regiment around August 1942 - particularly the organization at the company and platoon level.
Kingston, ON Canada
Can anybody please help? Where can I find more information on the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps with particular reference to WW11. Thanks in anticipation
Warrington, UK
Dear Sir/Madam, I am interested in enrolling into the mechanical engineering training programs. I am also interested in becoming a pilot as well. I am also very interested in in the training programs of aircraft mechanics.If you are interested I can fax or send you my resume. Yours Sincerely James Chine Kwok 15th Aug.1996
Fourth Year Econ. BSc. student at the University of Victoria in Victoria, BC.: Vancouver, BC. Canada
The Conference of Defence Associations Institute would like to announce that its homepage is up and running. http://infoweb.magi.com/~cdai
Research Analyst: Ottawa, ON Canada
It's good to find a place that ties so many things important to me together. I'm surprised that I only see one name that rings a bell in the DIARY.
MAJOR(RET'D) : REGINA, SK Canada
my current e-mail: nstn4125@fox.nstn.ca
Band: amherst, ns Canada
I am actually from New Glasgow, but I am visiting my dad. Could you give me info on the Ceremonial Guard Band. I was a participant of the International Tattoo '96, as I was in '92. I was talking to a snare drummer from the band and he told me that auditions are held between Jan. and March... I have to get an application, and I would like to find out as much as possible about this band. So if you could help me or send me a possible e-mail address, I would be very happy. The Canadian Military is my life...One thing though, I love wearing a kilt. Is that part of Ontario dress? The NS militia wears them, but that may be because we live in """New Scotland"""... Thanks for reading...feel free to mail me. Cadet Petty Officer 1st Class\Band Major\Band Cheif, Thomas Wells
Ceremonial Guard Band(Ottawa): Amherst, ns Canada
Reservist currently assigned HHC, 21st TAACOM, APO AE 0923 Home town, 547 N. Hawkins Ave. Akron, OHio USA 44313-5617 Called up for 9 months Operation Joint Endeavour. Does anyone have an e-mail address for Capt. Wigle, Canadian Armour, Was in Germany 2 years ago. Jeez, I love your MRE's, where Can I order them From? My full time E-mail is Mckol@aol.com Thanks. Return to civilian life, 4 October 1996 Mil. History. Vinhlong Vietnam, 1969-1971, 1/7th Air Cav, c-trp, Used to fly-in alot of Aussies into the AO, some canadians would like to contact any Canadians who were in the area of Mekong Delta at the time. Thanks.
Major/ USA/QM Special Projects ITV/RF Technology and Logistics Anchor Desk: Akron, Ohio , USA
Excellent page. I especially like your links to other armed forces around the world. I'm webmaster (a questionable term when associated with me) for the US Army Warrant Officer Career Center home page. I've been trying to find potential links to warrant officers in other armed forces, without much luck. My lack of success may be due to the unique way in which we train and utilize our warrant officers in comparison with other armies. I would greatly appreciate knowing of any potential links you've seen.
CWO4, USA (Ret): Fort Rucker, AL US
I have two reasons for re-visiting your "War Diary". The first one, is to inform anyone wishing to contact me, that I now have a new "Web Server". The second reason is mainly directed to our friends south of the border, who served with the US forces in Newfoundland; particulair the ones that served at "Harmon Airforce Base". I am trying to contact a chap,his name was/is, Cole Theodore Stancil. Friends use to call hin "Ted". He was in the Military Police, at the time he was in Harmon. That would be around 1962. He was born in North Carolina around 1942. Anyone that can help me to contact either Ted or any member of his familey, it would be much appreciate. Thank you for the space on your excellant Page...
St. Catharines, OOn Canada
Nicely done, thank you!
Buckley, WA USA
Mr. Maren, let me personally apologize for jumping the gun and "pointing a finger." I wrongly concluded that the owner of the page had posted the comments below. In fact, it is not the contents of the page that offended me, as it contains factual and justfied information. It was the manner of the comments left here that prompted me to respond.
I respect an individual's right to express an opinion - whatever it is - and I find it interesting to see the spectrum of ideas that Canadians hold about their military.
My intent was not to launch a personal attack against you, but to counter the opinions posted. I agree wholeheartedly that the person who left the comments in question is cowardly for using anonymity, and clearly lacks the fortitude (or justification) to stand behind their comments.
Again, I apologize for any inconvenience to you.
Webmaster, Canadian Army Home Page: Wolfville, NS Canada
Gentlemen, I've received messages about comments that I was supposed to have left in this diary. I would like to assure everyone that I have NEVER seen this page until today when I received the URL from Capt. Todd Harris. Someone put a link in to on article on my homepage. The comments that accompanied that line in no way reflect my attitudes about the Canadian military, or any military. Though I have criticized the decision makers involved in the Somalia intervention, I have never published a single criticism of any one of the soldiers who sacrificed in that mission. Much of what I have previously published in openly available on my home page. I hope this clears up any misunderstandings, and I would be happy to continue this dialogue. Unfortunately the internet allows people, cowards, to hide behind aliases and to impersonate others. I stand by what I write and I used my name. I DID NOT write the comments on you page. Thank you, Michael Maren
New York, NY USA
This is a copy of comments I sent to Mr. Maren You Sir, have a very one sided attitude about the Canadian Military. I happened to live by, and know one of the individuals involved in the Somalia incident. I can tell you from experience that he was a strange individual long before he joined the Canadian Military. I think if the truth be known, you can find examples of poor judgement, and illegal acts in all walks of society, not just the Military. The Military represents a cross section of society. So if you make negative comments about the Military, I hope you include the rest of Society in those comments. Not much is said about the good things we do. It seems that all everybody wants to hear is the negative things. Well I'm tired of hearing about the negative things the Military does. I feel that you should concentrate your efforts on things a little more positive. Capt Todd Harris, Canadian Reserves
Capt: Dartmouth, NS Canada
Excellent site, John, well done! I served 23 years in the Reg Force, 14 as a Fd Engr and the last 9 as an officer of the 8 CH. I have been in the Militia since Feb 90 and am now the DCO of 56 Fd Engr Sqn and a Military Career Counsellor at CFRC St. John's. This month I celebrate 30 years as a soldier and despite the few bad apples who have given us a black eye I am the proudest man on earth. I am delighted there are people like you and the many contributors to your page to show the world that we are a proud, proven and professional force. My father was a soldier in the British Artillery during WWII, my son is currently serving in the LdSH(RC) and my 5 yr old grandson is already talking about being a soldier like "Poppy" (Newfie for Grampa). There must be something good about the life and the people. Chimo!
Capt: St. John's, NF Canada
In response to the comments below, left by Michael Maren:
As a military community, we are all quite aware of the recent events in Somalia. We appreciate you bringing your information to this page, however we don't appreciate your generalized, unbased, scathing remarks.
The Canadian Military is not, contrary to some preception, a covert group of thugs who want nothing more than to kill, destroy, and bury the results.
We are Canadian Citizens, and for the most part, very proud ones. Each incident like this affects us as much as - or more than - the rest of Canada.
The problems stem from individuals who would be a problem whether they were in uniform or not. I for one, don't appreciate being broadly categorized with this small group, and I'm sure many others feel the same way.
So please, Mr. Maren, feel free to leave your information on this page, however please also show some respect for a military that is for the most part made up of hard working honest Canadians.
Webmaster, Canadian Army Home Page: Wolfville, NS Canada
"The more you get into the killing trades, the more likely you are to get people from small towns and other back-of-beyond places who don't have a great education or career prospects otherwise. They're keen on adventure. They're not there to learn a trade." - Desmond Morton, Military Historian, on the troops involved in the Somalia affair and other incidents.
Click here for the truth about the "army": Everywhere in, Canada
I was looking for info on the Canadian Army Medical Corps during the Second World War. Maybe this site will become a real good start. If anybody can help.
Montréal, Qc Canada
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computer tecntion: Parksville, B.C. Canada
I was just surfing through looking for your K-9 unit and decided to say hello.
Civillian: Altoona, Pa U.S.A.
Former UN Sec. and Dragoon. RJO
Chair and Deputy Minister NFLD PSC: St John's , NF Canada
Greeting from a member of the 62 RAC, Shawinigan, Quebec. UBIQUE
Quo fas et gloria ducunt: Shawinigan, qc Canada
TWA flight 800 reminded us of how small our world really is and how much being a neighbor reallys means. Thanks for all of the messages of support.
Montoursville, PA, P USA
To balance perspectives on your page, you should link to the URL provided. You have to be honest and paint the whole picture as to what this army is about and what it has done...
Canada
Great site. Glad to see so much support.
Capt: Ottawa, Canada
This is an excellent Home Page. I am a former RCASC Trucker. We are having our regional re-union get together on the 6-7&8 Sep,at Kingston, Ont. I am hoping that we can get together and construct a web page for our Corp. Keep up the good information Highway on the Army
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