Fallen Comrades (retired members)
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No way! Your grandmother was one of the Chippawa Wightmans? She worked at the Royal on Cummington Square? I may have known her; small world.
Hugs to you.
Hugs to you.
Eye In The Sky
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Condolences to you and your family Vern. 
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A Sad Day to be a Dragoon:
From the RCD Atlantic chapter.
I regret to announce the passing of CWO (Retd) Art BARRATT, Saturday 29th of March 2014, at DEC Hospital, Fredericton NB.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Respectfully yours
Thomas Urbanowsky
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From the RCD Atlantic Chapter net.
I regret to announce the passing of our Chapter member, Mr John Russell, in Hospital, Halifax NS, this week.
Mrs Barbara Russell has informed me that there will be NO viewing or Funeral arrangements, as that was Johns wish.
You may send your personal condolences direct to; Mrs Barbara Russell, 113 Simpson Rd. RR1 Pictou NS B0K 1H0
1-902-485-1485. bjrussellns@tncwireless.ca
From the RCD Atlantic chapter.
I regret to announce the passing of CWO (Retd) Art BARRATT, Saturday 29th of March 2014, at DEC Hospital, Fredericton NB.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Respectfully yours
Thomas Urbanowsky
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From the RCD Atlantic Chapter net.
I regret to announce the passing of our Chapter member, Mr John Russell, in Hospital, Halifax NS, this week.
Mrs Barbara Russell has informed me that there will be NO viewing or Funeral arrangements, as that was Johns wish.
You may send your personal condolences direct to; Mrs Barbara Russell, 113 Simpson Rd. RR1 Pictou NS B0K 1H0
1-902-485-1485. bjrussellns@tncwireless.ca
Lance Wiebe
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Sadly, two of our retired Armour soldiers have passed away.
John Russell; retired WO, passed away in Halifax. By request, no viewing and no funeral.
Retired CWO Art Barratt passed away in Fredericton. Funeral arrangements not yet announced.
RIP.
John Russell; retired WO, passed away in Halifax. By request, no viewing and no funeral.
Retired CWO Art Barratt passed away in Fredericton. Funeral arrangements not yet announced.
RIP.
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Posted here: http://forums.army.ca/forums/threads/26620.300
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Dorman K. Clarke, March 26, 1965 – March 12, 2014, Aged 48 years
It is with a heavy heart that the family of Dorman Clarke announce his sudden passing on March 11, 2014 due to a tragic car accident in Fort McMurray. Dorm leaves behind his best friend and his partner in life Wife Cavell ( Oke ), his beloved son Joshua ( Kristin ) and his trusted companion, his dog Abby. Dorm will also be missed by his parents Kevin and Cora Clarke; Brothers Greg ( Diane ) Poole, Rodger ( Roberta) Clarke, his sister Beverley ( Raymond ) Vickers; Mother and Father In Law John and Bella Oke; Brothers In Law Gilbert Oke and Rodney ( Carolann ) Oke. Dorm will also be missed by a large circle of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and extended family and friends. For Family and Friends visitation will be at the Anglican Church in Pasadena Tuesday March 18th from 2-4 and 7-9, Wednesday March 19th from 2-4 and 7-9 and Funeral Service will take place Thursday March 20th at 2:00 P.M. with interment to follow at The Anglican Cemetery, Church Street.
...Dorm was a physician assistant who retired within the last couple years. he was working around the "Mac' at the time... Rest in peace Dorm.
It is with a heavy heart that the family of Dorman Clarke announce his sudden passing on March 11, 2014 due to a tragic car accident in Fort McMurray. Dorm leaves behind his best friend and his partner in life Wife Cavell ( Oke ), his beloved son Joshua ( Kristin ) and his trusted companion, his dog Abby. Dorm will also be missed by his parents Kevin and Cora Clarke; Brothers Greg ( Diane ) Poole, Rodger ( Roberta) Clarke, his sister Beverley ( Raymond ) Vickers; Mother and Father In Law John and Bella Oke; Brothers In Law Gilbert Oke and Rodney ( Carolann ) Oke. Dorm will also be missed by a large circle of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and extended family and friends. For Family and Friends visitation will be at the Anglican Church in Pasadena Tuesday March 18th from 2-4 and 7-9, Wednesday March 19th from 2-4 and 7-9 and Funeral Service will take place Thursday March 20th at 2:00 P.M. with interment to follow at The Anglican Cemetery, Church Street.
...Dorm was a physician assistant who retired within the last couple years. he was working around the "Mac' at the time... Rest in peace Dorm.
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Woods, Michael
April 17th, 2014
Peacefully, at Parkwood Hospital, Michael Woods in his 77th year. Beloved husband of Mary (Furie). Forever missed by his loving children Liz Woods (Bob Sutherland), Cathrine Woods (Coll Campbell), and Mike Woods. Beloved Grandpa of Aaron Woods and Presley Lindgren-Woods. Mike spent his military career with 1RCR, Airborne Regiment in Edmonton and retired as RSM of 4RCR. He then worked as an investigator with Cann Law and then as Director of Training with St. John Ambulance. Mike was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Grand Bend Branch 498. Cremation has taken place. The memorial service will be held at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, on Tuesday, April 22nd, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. with visitation one hour prior. Those wishing to make memorial donations are asked to consider the Ontario S.P.C.A. Online condolences may be made at www.westviewfuneralchapel.com
Charitable donations may be made to: Ontario S.P.C.A.
April 17th, 2014
Peacefully, at Parkwood Hospital, Michael Woods in his 77th year. Beloved husband of Mary (Furie). Forever missed by his loving children Liz Woods (Bob Sutherland), Cathrine Woods (Coll Campbell), and Mike Woods. Beloved Grandpa of Aaron Woods and Presley Lindgren-Woods. Mike spent his military career with 1RCR, Airborne Regiment in Edmonton and retired as RSM of 4RCR. He then worked as an investigator with Cann Law and then as Director of Training with St. John Ambulance. Mike was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Grand Bend Branch 498. Cremation has taken place. The memorial service will be held at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, on Tuesday, April 22nd, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. with visitation one hour prior. Those wishing to make memorial donations are asked to consider the Ontario S.P.C.A. Online condolences may be made at www.westviewfuneralchapel.com
Charitable donations may be made to: Ontario S.P.C.A.
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Another young former medic has passed away. Paul Currie lost his battle with cancer last night. He was a medic for many years with most of it with PPCLI and 1 field ambulance, he remustered to firefighter and eventually retired in NWT working as a civi firefighter. Rest in peace my friend you won't be forgotten.
medicineman
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RIP Paul 
...we were in the same Evac Platoon when I first got to 1 Fd Amb. We were both accused of being evil twins because of our cheezy moustaches. We also ended up on the same Airevac course several years later.
MM
...we were in the same Evac Platoon when I first got to 1 Fd Amb. We were both accused of being evil twins because of our cheezy moustaches. We also ended up on the same Airevac course several years later.MM
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The Engineers lost two of our own in rapid succession this past week. Bob Bremner was a Sapper back in the 80's with me in 1 CER, remustered to machinist and did the remainder of his career in Cold Lake. He passed away in hospital after a battle with dementia, very sad way for a proud and relatively young (54ish) man to go out. Also yesterday we lost Retired CWO Harry Poile, a truly great and inspirational leader of men, and my very first Tp WO. Also passed away in hospital after a short stay for undisclosed causes.
Stand down, Sappers, see you on the objective some day, CHIMO
Stand down, Sappers, see you on the objective some day, CHIMO
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MWO (ret'd) Stacey A. Alcock, CD, RCMS 1964 - 2014.
Stacey Allan Alcock - 49, of New Minas, passed away Friday, May 16, 2014, in Hants County, while doing one of the things he loved most, cycling. Born in Mankota, Saskatchewan, he was a son of Lloyd Alcock, Buck Lake, Alberta and the late Rose (Shultz-Parry) Alcock. He was a loving father and devoted husband. He served in the Canadian Armed Forces for 28 years, beginning as a Medic and spending most of his career as a Biomedical Engineering Technologist, finishing as a Senior BMET. He served two tours in Bosnia, one in Afghanistan and was deployed to Haiti following the recent earthquake in that country. He retired with the rank of Master Warrant Officer. Stacey was presently employed with Phillips Health Care as a Customer Service Specialist. Mechanically and technologically minded, he enjoyed working on cars and with electronics. He is survived by his wife, Janet Woodworth; a daughter, Brittany Muir, Calgary, Alberta; a son, Brandon Alcock (partner, Samantha Ryan), Kentville; two step-sons, Jeremy and Cody Bezanson, both of New Minas; two brothers, Kenneth (Cyndi), Ottawa and Ross (partner, Stephanie Hancock), Nacogdoches, Texas. A lover of animals, he will be missed by his two dogs, Ollie and Sadie and his cat, Smokey. Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation, by request. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, May 24, 2014 in the Greenwich Community Centre, Greenwich, Kings County (on Greenwich Road across from Noggins Corner Farm). In lieu of flowers, donations in memory may be made to True Patriot Love (supporting military families who have lost loved ones during military duty) or the Kings County S.P.C.A. Arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville.
MWO Alcock just retired from the CAF a few months back, having finished as the BMET MOSID Advisor at the CF H Svcs Gp HQ. A fine Warrant Officer and Technologist he will be missed by all that served with him. He departed us too soon.
MC
Stacey Allan Alcock - 49, of New Minas, passed away Friday, May 16, 2014, in Hants County, while doing one of the things he loved most, cycling. Born in Mankota, Saskatchewan, he was a son of Lloyd Alcock, Buck Lake, Alberta and the late Rose (Shultz-Parry) Alcock. He was a loving father and devoted husband. He served in the Canadian Armed Forces for 28 years, beginning as a Medic and spending most of his career as a Biomedical Engineering Technologist, finishing as a Senior BMET. He served two tours in Bosnia, one in Afghanistan and was deployed to Haiti following the recent earthquake in that country. He retired with the rank of Master Warrant Officer. Stacey was presently employed with Phillips Health Care as a Customer Service Specialist. Mechanically and technologically minded, he enjoyed working on cars and with electronics. He is survived by his wife, Janet Woodworth; a daughter, Brittany Muir, Calgary, Alberta; a son, Brandon Alcock (partner, Samantha Ryan), Kentville; two step-sons, Jeremy and Cody Bezanson, both of New Minas; two brothers, Kenneth (Cyndi), Ottawa and Ross (partner, Stephanie Hancock), Nacogdoches, Texas. A lover of animals, he will be missed by his two dogs, Ollie and Sadie and his cat, Smokey. Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation, by request. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, May 24, 2014 in the Greenwich Community Centre, Greenwich, Kings County (on Greenwich Road across from Noggins Corner Farm). In lieu of flowers, donations in memory may be made to True Patriot Love (supporting military families who have lost loved ones during military duty) or the Kings County S.P.C.A. Arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville.
MWO Alcock just retired from the CAF a few months back, having finished as the BMET MOSID Advisor at the CF H Svcs Gp HQ. A fine Warrant Officer and Technologist he will be missed by all that served with him. He departed us too soon.
MC
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A former member of the West Nova Scotia Regiment and others.
McMURRER, Ernest Leo “Ernie” – Age 72 of Aylesford, NS passed away Monday, May 19, 2014 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Dartmouth, he was a son of the late William Ernest and Mary Rita (Pelrine) McMurrer. Ernie was retired from the Royal Canadian Navy as a Supply Technician having served on several ships, including Fort Erie, Nipigon, Preserver, Terra Nova and Fraser. He moved to Greenwood and served as a PO2 Supply Tech from 1978 until retirement in 1985, when he transferred to the Army Reserve in Camp Aldershot, where he served until “age” retirement in 1996. During his time in the reserves he also worked at a Chrysler dealership and was employed for many years as a Parts Department Associate with Canadian Tire, Greenwood. Most recently Ernie was a Commissionaire working at 14 Wing Greenwood. Over the past years, Ernie’s hobbies have included hunting, fishing, CB radio and his favourite, RV camping and was the President of the NS Apple Valley Campers Good Sam chapter. Ernie got the bug in Amateur Radio many, many years ago, and again most recently, in February of 2008. He was an active member of the Greenwood Amateur Radio Club, call sign VE1ERN. He is survived by his daughters, Patricia (Ivan) Bezanson, Greenwood; Roseann (Clayton) Burton, Eastern Passage; his son, Robert (Tammy) McMurrer, Ketch Harbour; his brothers, Fred (Eleanor) McMurrer, Chilliwack, BC; Leonard (Joan) McMurrer, Ottawa, Ontario; his sister, Theresa Denham (Eoin Colson), Enfield, NS; his grandchildren Jennifer, Sarah, Corey, Cassandra, Jonathan, Melissa, Rebecca, Matthew and great-grandchildren Bella, Alex and Ryland, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife the former Patricia Cragg and daughter Ann in infancy. Cremation has taken place. By request, there will be no visitation or service. Donations in memory may be made to the charity of choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Middleton Funeral Home 398 Main St., toll free 1 (855) 825-3448. On-line guest book may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com
McMURRER, Ernest Leo “Ernie” – Age 72 of Aylesford, NS passed away Monday, May 19, 2014 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Dartmouth, he was a son of the late William Ernest and Mary Rita (Pelrine) McMurrer. Ernie was retired from the Royal Canadian Navy as a Supply Technician having served on several ships, including Fort Erie, Nipigon, Preserver, Terra Nova and Fraser. He moved to Greenwood and served as a PO2 Supply Tech from 1978 until retirement in 1985, when he transferred to the Army Reserve in Camp Aldershot, where he served until “age” retirement in 1996. During his time in the reserves he also worked at a Chrysler dealership and was employed for many years as a Parts Department Associate with Canadian Tire, Greenwood. Most recently Ernie was a Commissionaire working at 14 Wing Greenwood. Over the past years, Ernie’s hobbies have included hunting, fishing, CB radio and his favourite, RV camping and was the President of the NS Apple Valley Campers Good Sam chapter. Ernie got the bug in Amateur Radio many, many years ago, and again most recently, in February of 2008. He was an active member of the Greenwood Amateur Radio Club, call sign VE1ERN. He is survived by his daughters, Patricia (Ivan) Bezanson, Greenwood; Roseann (Clayton) Burton, Eastern Passage; his son, Robert (Tammy) McMurrer, Ketch Harbour; his brothers, Fred (Eleanor) McMurrer, Chilliwack, BC; Leonard (Joan) McMurrer, Ottawa, Ontario; his sister, Theresa Denham (Eoin Colson), Enfield, NS; his grandchildren Jennifer, Sarah, Corey, Cassandra, Jonathan, Melissa, Rebecca, Matthew and great-grandchildren Bella, Alex and Ryland, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife the former Patricia Cragg and daughter Ann in infancy. Cremation has taken place. By request, there will be no visitation or service. Donations in memory may be made to the charity of choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Middleton Funeral Home 398 Main St., toll free 1 (855) 825-3448. On-line guest book may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com
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Captain (retd) Ronald G Coughlan
COUGHLAN, Ronald - Mr. Ronald Coughlan at the Cornwall Community Hospital – McConnell Site on Wednesday June 18, 2014 at the age of 76 years. Beloved husband of Juliette (née Matte) Coughlan. Loved father of Peter; Jenny Giguere (André), and Perry (Kim). Sadly missed by 6 grandchildren Sean, Tia, Brittany, Kerry, Josée, and Parker. Loved son of the late Peter and Gertrude (née Gough) Coughlan. Dear brother of Rodrick (late Denise) and Gloria Coughlan. Resting at the WILSON FUNERAL HOME where visitation will be held on Friday from 7-9 PM. and Saturday from 8:30 – 9:15 AM. The Mass of the Resurrection with Commendation and Farewell will be celebrated in St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church on Saturday June 21, 2014 at 10:00 AM. Followed by cremation and Rite of Committal at a later date. If so desired contributions in his memory to the Ottawa Cancer Centre or the Cornwall Community Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Ron served as RSM of the SD&G Highlanders from 1976-1979. Following his commissioning, he was a Company Commander. Upon his retirement from the Regiment, Ron continued to serve with the CIC, commanding 2403 RCACC. Most recently he was the president of the SD&G Highlanders "Glens" Association. Both Ron's sons are retired CAF members and continue to volunteer with the Association and the Pipes and Drums. His grandson serves with the LdSH (RC).
RIP, Ron. Up the Glens!
COUGHLAN, Ronald - Mr. Ronald Coughlan at the Cornwall Community Hospital – McConnell Site on Wednesday June 18, 2014 at the age of 76 years. Beloved husband of Juliette (née Matte) Coughlan. Loved father of Peter; Jenny Giguere (André), and Perry (Kim). Sadly missed by 6 grandchildren Sean, Tia, Brittany, Kerry, Josée, and Parker. Loved son of the late Peter and Gertrude (née Gough) Coughlan. Dear brother of Rodrick (late Denise) and Gloria Coughlan. Resting at the WILSON FUNERAL HOME where visitation will be held on Friday from 7-9 PM. and Saturday from 8:30 – 9:15 AM. The Mass of the Resurrection with Commendation and Farewell will be celebrated in St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church on Saturday June 21, 2014 at 10:00 AM. Followed by cremation and Rite of Committal at a later date. If so desired contributions in his memory to the Ottawa Cancer Centre or the Cornwall Community Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Ron served as RSM of the SD&G Highlanders from 1976-1979. Following his commissioning, he was a Company Commander. Upon his retirement from the Regiment, Ron continued to serve with the CIC, commanding 2403 RCACC. Most recently he was the president of the SD&G Highlanders "Glens" Association. Both Ron's sons are retired CAF members and continue to volunteer with the Association and the Pipes and Drums. His grandson serves with the LdSH (RC).
RIP, Ron. Up the Glens!
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This, which I just received on The Regimental Net will, ring a bell with some older members:
"A long-time and distinguished member of our Regimental family has died. Master Warrant Officer Horace Harris Smith (Ret'd) passed away at Toronto, Ontario on 12 June 2014. Born in 1933 he was 81 years of age.
Master Warrant Officer Smith was a veteran of the Korean War and served with 1st Battalion The Royal Canadian Regiment (1 RCR) in Korea from 1951-1952. During his subsequent service in the Regiment and the Canadian Army he became a top ranked heavyweight boxer, winning many championships. Master Warrant Officer Smith eventually became a Unit Physical Training Instructor (PTI) at Wolseley Barracks and was later employed at the Regimental Depot in London in the same capacity. He would late remuster into the P.T. Cadre. Master Warrant Officer Smith retired while serving at Camp Borden and moved back to the London area.
He was very active in the Korea Veterans Association of Canada (KVA). Cremation took place in Toronto and interment followed later at the Woodlawn Cemetery in London. A memorial service was supported by several Korean War veterans from our Regiment."
He was a big man, in every sense of the word.
"A long-time and distinguished member of our Regimental family has died. Master Warrant Officer Horace Harris Smith (Ret'd) passed away at Toronto, Ontario on 12 June 2014. Born in 1933 he was 81 years of age.
Master Warrant Officer Smith was a veteran of the Korean War and served with 1st Battalion The Royal Canadian Regiment (1 RCR) in Korea from 1951-1952. During his subsequent service in the Regiment and the Canadian Army he became a top ranked heavyweight boxer, winning many championships. Master Warrant Officer Smith eventually became a Unit Physical Training Instructor (PTI) at Wolseley Barracks and was later employed at the Regimental Depot in London in the same capacity. He would late remuster into the P.T. Cadre. Master Warrant Officer Smith retired while serving at Camp Borden and moved back to the London area.
He was very active in the Korea Veterans Association of Canada (KVA). Cremation took place in Toronto and interment followed later at the Woodlawn Cemetery in London. A memorial service was supported by several Korean War veterans from our Regiment."
He was a big man, in every sense of the word.
Brad Sallows
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Major A. Michael WARRINGTON, OStJ, CD
Major Warrington enlisted as a volunteer in the Royal Armoured Corps at Bovington, England, in 1942. Trained in tanks, he went to the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, where he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in early 1944. In Normandy and Northwest Europe he was a Troop Leader in Recce Troop, 1st Royal Tank Regiment, 7th Armoured Division (Desert Rats). Knocked out by a Panzerfaust in Holland, he and his driver were wounded and two of his crew were taken prisoners. After service in Egypt he was demobilized in 1947 and commenced medical studies at London University, England, qualifying in 1953. He immigrated to Canada and in 1974 became the Regimental Medical Officer for the British Columbia Regiment (Duke of Connaught’s Own), a light armoured reconnaissance regiment based in Vancouver. In 1981 he became the Commanding Officer of 12 (Vancouver) Medical Company. In 1985 he became the Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel of the unit. Michael has kept the Unit Association running for many years as a strong supporter and as the Chair up to 2011. In his civilian career, he was a much respected Family Physician in North Vancouver.
The most recent history of the Canadian Forces Health Service gives credit to Lieutenant-Colonel Tony Grasset as the person to suggest the Motto of the CFHS, Militi Succurrimus. Tony did not propose the name but submitted it to the CFHS. The person proposing it was Michael Warrington. A Canadian Medical Association Journal[1] note in 2007 has a statement from Michael. “In 1976, while serving as medical officer in the British Columbia Regiment (Duke of Connaught's Own), I was asked by the area surgeon, LCol Anthony Grasset, if I had any ideas for a motto for the CFMS. We had both studied medicine at Middlesex Hospital in London, UK. The hospital's motto Miseris Succerrere Disco (I am learning to succour the distressed) was inspired by a quotation from the Aeneid by Virgil (70-19 BC) at the part where Queen Dido says to Aeneas when he was cast upon her shores: ‘Non ignara mali, miseris succurrere disco' (Knowing something of misfortune myself, I am learning to succour the distressed). I suggested that we adapt this motto. On 10 August 1988, the CFMS adopted Militi Succurrimus (We succour the soldier) as its motto.”
LCol Warrington’s medals include: Officer of the Order of St. John - 1939/1945 Star – France and Germany Star – Defence Medal – 1939/1945 War Medal – CD (EIIR)
[1] Canadian Medical Association Journal 06 November 2007, Volume 77, No. 10
(Reproduced with permission of Dr John Blatherwick CM, CStJ, OBC, CD, BSc, MD, DPH, FRCP(C), LLD (Hon))
Major Warrington enlisted as a volunteer in the Royal Armoured Corps at Bovington, England, in 1942. Trained in tanks, he went to the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, where he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in early 1944. In Normandy and Northwest Europe he was a Troop Leader in Recce Troop, 1st Royal Tank Regiment, 7th Armoured Division (Desert Rats). Knocked out by a Panzerfaust in Holland, he and his driver were wounded and two of his crew were taken prisoners. After service in Egypt he was demobilized in 1947 and commenced medical studies at London University, England, qualifying in 1953. He immigrated to Canada and in 1974 became the Regimental Medical Officer for the British Columbia Regiment (Duke of Connaught’s Own), a light armoured reconnaissance regiment based in Vancouver. In 1981 he became the Commanding Officer of 12 (Vancouver) Medical Company. In 1985 he became the Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel of the unit. Michael has kept the Unit Association running for many years as a strong supporter and as the Chair up to 2011. In his civilian career, he was a much respected Family Physician in North Vancouver.
The most recent history of the Canadian Forces Health Service gives credit to Lieutenant-Colonel Tony Grasset as the person to suggest the Motto of the CFHS, Militi Succurrimus. Tony did not propose the name but submitted it to the CFHS. The person proposing it was Michael Warrington. A Canadian Medical Association Journal[1] note in 2007 has a statement from Michael. “In 1976, while serving as medical officer in the British Columbia Regiment (Duke of Connaught's Own), I was asked by the area surgeon, LCol Anthony Grasset, if I had any ideas for a motto for the CFMS. We had both studied medicine at Middlesex Hospital in London, UK. The hospital's motto Miseris Succerrere Disco (I am learning to succour the distressed) was inspired by a quotation from the Aeneid by Virgil (70-19 BC) at the part where Queen Dido says to Aeneas when he was cast upon her shores: ‘Non ignara mali, miseris succurrere disco' (Knowing something of misfortune myself, I am learning to succour the distressed). I suggested that we adapt this motto. On 10 August 1988, the CFMS adopted Militi Succurrimus (We succour the soldier) as its motto.”
LCol Warrington’s medals include: Officer of the Order of St. John - 1939/1945 Star – France and Germany Star – Defence Medal – 1939/1945 War Medal – CD (EIIR)
[1] Canadian Medical Association Journal 06 November 2007, Volume 77, No. 10
(Reproduced with permission of Dr John Blatherwick CM, CStJ, OBC, CD, BSc, MD, DPH, FRCP(C), LLD (Hon))
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LCol (Retd) NORMAN ROSS DONOGH It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Norman at the Victoria General Hospital on Monday, August 11, 2014 at the age of 91 years.
Second World War Veteran, WIA, 30 th Commanding Officer of The Royal Winnipeg Rifles. Regimental service 1942-1969.
Norms brother, Lt Roland Oliver Donogh, was KIA with the Regiment, July 1944.
Norm wrote this on the Battle of Moyland Wood:
http://army.ca/forums/threads/92204/post-911924.html#msg911924
Assisted with our last Regimental history book, Named By The Enemy.
More to follow.
Second World War Veteran, WIA, 30 th Commanding Officer of The Royal Winnipeg Rifles. Regimental service 1942-1969.
Norms brother, Lt Roland Oliver Donogh, was KIA with the Regiment, July 1944.
Norm wrote this on the Battle of Moyland Wood:
http://army.ca/forums/threads/92204/post-911924.html#msg911924
Assisted with our last Regimental history book, Named By The Enemy.
More to follow.
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