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The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery

Royal Canadian Artillery

Role of the Artillery:
To destroy or neutralize the enemy with indirect fire as part of the all arms battle.


Role of the Air Defence Artillery:
To prevent the enemy from interfering from the air with our operations on the ground.


Motto of the Artillery:
Ubique
(Everywhere)

Quo fas et gloria ducunt
(Whither right and glory lead)


Regiments of the Artillery:

Royal Canadian Horse Artillery (Reg Force):

  • 1st Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery - CFB Shilo
  • 2nd Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery - CFB Petawawa
  • 5e Regiment Artillery Legere du Canada - CFB Valcartier
  • The Royal Canadian Artillery Band - CFB Edmonton

Royal Canadian Artillery (Primary Reserve and Schools):

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Today in Military History

June 7



1855:

Bombardier T. Wilkinson, Royal Marine Artillery, awarded the Victoria Cross, Sebastopol


1872:

Governor General's Foot Guards: Civitas et Princeps Cura Nostra (Our country and ruler are our concern)


1917:

MESSINES, 1917, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 14 June 17): 19 mines exploded, 9 miles of front stormed, 6400 prisoners taken


1944:

Capture of Port-en- Bessin, (47 Royal Marine Commando)




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