ARTICLE 4301 - THE MEMORIAL GONG
1. The Memorial Gong was unveiled at Calgary on Moreuil Wood Day 30 March 1930. The
Memorial, which was purchased with funds subscribed by all ranks since the time of the First World War
Armistice, consists of a bronze gong suspended by bronze chains from a mounting formed of four service
lances. The heavy wooden base carries a bronze plate inscribed with the words â Å“TO THE MEMORY OF
THOSE MEMBERS OF THE REGIMENT WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR KING AND EMPIRE
DURING THE GREAT WAR 1914 â “ 18.â ?
2. The Gong was originally constructed so
as to be transportable and always with
Regimental Headquarters. The intention was to
place Gong at the entrance to the guardroom
where it would be used to sound the hours
throughout the day. Although this particular
practice is no longer kept, if indeed ever
instituted, the Gong is always present on
Memorial Parades and is struck at the eleventh
hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month if
the Regiment parades at that time.
3. Majors M.J. Tanguay, CD and J.H.J. Russell, CD
presented a replica of the Memorial Gong to the Officers'
Mess in 1987. Chief Warrant Officer C.H. Shadbolt, CD
also presented a replica of the Memorial Gong to the
Warrant Officers' and Sergeants' Mess in 1990 on his
departure as Regimental Sergeant Major. At dinners in the
respective messes, the replica is placed in front of the
individual responsible for toasting our Fallen Comrades.
4. Miniatures of the Memorial Gong are given as
gifts to outgoing Commanding Officers and Regimental
Sergeants Major (See ARTICLE 4702 - Miniature
Memorial Gong). No other miniature gongs may be
presented as gifts to individuals under any circumstances.
