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I don‘t know if I should jump in here or not, certainly the punishment in the late 40s was very severe. I recall a Gunner who died during 1st Field Punishment at Pet. On the other hand the DB in Korea was so lax that it was refered to as a Summer Camp and a new crew from 12 DB in Borden was...

You forgot the Web Belt. In my day it was "Escort and Accused" Being an escort is not always a nice job. I recall an incident when I ws down at "B" Echalon and the CSM nailed me for Escort duties. We took the first accused in and heared his story, it was all I could do to stop from laughing...

Re Sapper Earl‘s reply most duty personel will remove their head dress when entering a mess. At least that was the drill when I was in the Army many years ago. Many of the things we do may seem old fashioned but that is what seperates us from civilians.

How about the Orderly Officer and the Orderly Sergeant?

We have been through this one before, the British Tank units adopted the black berret of the French Tank units during WW I.

Just a few comments if I may. The 2nd Battle of Ypres took place between 22 April and 25May 1915. It was the first time that the Germans used gas some Canadian Battalions were all but wiped out. The 3rd Battle of Ypres (Passchendaele) took place between 31 July and 10 November 1917. I‘m not...

Have a look at this web site it seems that DH&H are in charge but turn the responsibility over to the Base Commander who can set the priorities and do as he pleases. Kind of reminds you of all those paintings from the CWM that went astray. I wonder if some retired general will end up with a tank...

I received this reply from the RCAC Association today; Dear Mr. Johnson: Thank you for your note and referral to the Maple Leaf Up forum. We are watching the evolution of the Base Borden Military Museum with some misgivings, despite assurances from authorities. The base spent nearly $1...

Here's the bad news, from someone who was in Borden yesterday. Both hangars that the tanks were in are gone. The vehicles are all sitting out in the open in an empty lot across from the museum. Next to go is the old RCAC Officer's Mess, even though it is a heritage building. Looks like the...

Try this site. http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/content/feature/korea2003/photogall/photo15.html

ANOTHER QUESTION ABOUT BATTLE HONOURS. Which Canadian Forces Units were awarded Battle Honours for the Gulf War 1991.

Michael was on to me right away I was hoping he and a few others would have let it pass for awhile. The answer is the 48th Highlanders of Canada with 49. Mike the Rogue brought up some interesting points and there are some others. The British established the areas that would qualify for certain...

Is that an answer Michael? If so which one and how many Battle Honours.

Which Canadian Regiment has been awarded the most Battle Honours in their own name. That is to say that none of the awards were garnered by amalgamation

It usually falls to the Engineers to initiate these experimental units.

Fine I‘m all in favour getting our Embassy staff out but that is it let‘s not get involved in that cesspool again.

Welcome back Marc. Aye Dileas

"4. You must be an anglo saxon white male between the age of 18-50 if you think that harassment and discrimination don‘t take place, or that no one has the time for it. It happens all the time, and if you‘ve never seen or heard of it, then you obviously aren‘t paying attention and have certainly...

Combat Medic, I really think you don‘t know what you are talking about no NCO in the Canadian Army would be allowed to use a cane in such a manner as you describe he wouldn‘t have to he could cut you down with a few choice verbal remarks. I will grant you that No. 1 Field Punnishment was still...

Just received this item in the KVA Newsletter this morning and thought it quite appropos of the subject matter here. Now & Then Comparison Hey! Guys . . Isn't this the truth. . A recount of The olden Golden days since many of us were old enough to Serve. . 1950 - NCO‘S had a...