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Not sure if he would reply, but Farley Mowat served in the Hasty Ps, and is still alive.  Your grandfather may even be mentioned in his books.... During the Second World War, Mowat was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant into the Second Battalion, Hastings and Prince Edwards Regiment...

and here one will find an article on port visits in the Naval Review from 1976 that is in my copy of Neptunes Notes http://www.naval-review.co.uk/issues/1976-3.pdf and here again on page 50 http://www.adfjournal.adc.edu.au/UserFiles/issues/6%201977%20Sep_Oct.pdf First turn of the screw cancels...

http://www.hmcsventure.com/Venture_NeptuneNotes.pdf is very similar to the copy I now have.  I only have a paper copy, and includes these 46 pages, a chapter on port visits, and an impressive annex of naval terms and a sample joining letter.  It is definitely not politically correct. 

How about that!  Found both Pete and Marty within a few weeks of one another.  If anyone is interested, they are both on Facebook now. Killer out

bumping up.  still looking for Pete.  Also looking for Renald Martin, BBty 1RCHA 85-89 or so,

Frank Bessette is still in.  He is a WO in the Air Force, doing Traffic Tech things.  I sent him an email to let him know Michel Bandet was looking for him, and sent along the email address.  good luck, and perhaps I will see some of you in Shilo this summer.  Im hoping to attend, but a posting...

I just found a UN flag given to me by my uncle, WO Greg Carey.  It was the last UN flag to be flown by Canada in Namibia.  I dont have any real attachment to it, as I wasnt there, but if anyone who was there would like it, pm me.  Note, I dont often log in, so be patient. 

Gwendolyn, you might try Facebook.  There are several RCHA sites for past and present members (assuming he was RCHA) and any number of RCA sites.  Not sure if its  your Macintosh, but there are some on those sites.

For anyone wanting to see current pics of the South Marg, I recently uploaded a series of pics to the RCHA Oldtimers and the RCHA Past and Present members.  Its a bit shocking, but in some ways not unexpected.  Enjoy, Killer

I did basic with a lot of Strats who would have arrived at the unit in 85.  Always wondered what happened to them.  There were about 100 armoured corps types on that course, most went Dragoons or Huzzars, but some went West. (not 100% sure, but I think these fellows all went west): Ed Koren...

The are just that: SOF Truths.  They are used by many SOF units, and yes, they can be found in literature, posters, etc. If you are looking for a question from these truths, here is one: Although use of the term SOF is a relatively recent thing, SOF itself is not.  I recently read a book called...

Allthough not mentioned, I consider the people to be a major difference between East and West.  Ive spent time on both coasts, and there is a considerable difference between the way the two coasts think and act.  This includes organizational and personal attributes, and even extends to your...

Geo, good answer, and correct enough to give you credit for the kill.  The Janes article your source refered to is from the 60s, and no longer current. A few small details to add to your answer. When she was commissioned by the Russians, she was indeed given the name of Kanada, but in 1920 she...

HMCS CRUSADER has claim the trainbusting championship, http://navy.dwan.dnd.ca/english/refs/stories/crus.asp (doesnt come outright and say it) http://ussjohnrpiercedd753.com/history.htm  scroll to the bottom for the leader board.  Of note, the USN has the most kills. Much ado is made over the...

My Uncle Greg Carey was there, a WO EME type.  He even made the Sentinel - a picture of him in a bazaar of some sort.  He was the last fellow to lower the UN flag over Cdn compound and he kept it.  He gave it to me a few years back during his battle with cancer.

Another good link on Simo. http://www.mosinnagant.net/finland/simohayha.asp  It also points out that he made kills with his SMG

I've heard from Mort's brother, Harry, in Gagetown.  Mort retired in Germany and is now working in Printing.  I let him (Harry)  know where to find this thread. 

you would remain in your trade - as hard sea.  you will fit in fine, as you will have done the course with your fellow soldiers and airmen.  no VOT required, as it is not a trade.

The best bet is national archives, but a quick search thru the internet kind of hones in on where he was at the time.  (taken from various sources, but the bulk from http://www.forces.gc.ca/dhh/downloads/cmhq/cmhq143.pdf (well worth the read.) During the period of 2-6 Jan 1945 the 5th Canadian...

"Stone frigate" is a nickname for a naval establishment on land. The term has its origin in Britain's Royal Navy, which until the late 19th century housed training and other support facilities in hulks — old wooden ships of the line — moored in ports as receiving ships, depot ships, or floating...