The Royal Regiment of Canada Association

The Sheraton Centre Hotel is located directly opposite the new City hall at 123 Queen West in Toronto. There is lots of parking in the area.

$50 PER PERSON, or $100 PER COUPLE. The low price is to encourage more members to attend. Last year we maxed out the Civic Ballroom with 200 guests, plus the Band!

WINE
A maximum of three bottles of wine will be provided for each table. If needed, an additional bottle may be purchased from the hotel by ordering it from your server.

FAMILY & FRIENDS are welcome.
Order your tickers early to enjoy a great evening. You may reserve your seats. Tables are available with seating up to 10. Seating will be arranged for you on request. Active members and guests who have not reached their 19th Birthday must sit at a table where wine is not served. There will be a fine meal, great service and the "Royal Camaraderie" with fellow Royals past and present.

THE ROYALS BAND will provide a mixture of military and modern music during the dinner.

REGISTER AT THE RECEPTION DESK when you arrive.
It will be in the foyer in front of the Civic Ballroom starting at 6 PM. Check in early and avoid the line up. If you have requested a reserved table, or seat, note your table number on the seating plan. The host suite located on the 4th floor will be open starting at 3:30 PM. You can leave your coat in either the 4th Floor Suite, or use the Coat Rack located inside the Civic Ballroom at no charge.

We will move to the Dinning Room at 6:45 PM and sit down to dinner at 7:30 PM sharp.

SEND FOR YOUR TICKETS NOW. Reserve your tickets early. We must guarantee the number of guest who will attend 72 before the dinner. Complete the Registration form attached and mail it with your cheque using the enclosed envelope. If you are unable to attend due to sickness or weather, your money will be refunded.

SPECIAL ROOM RATES for Veterans are available by calling 1-800-325-3535.
Ask for Bedroom Reservations and tell them you are attending The Royal Regiment Reunion Dinner. The room rate has been contracted at $150 for single or double. The hotel is holding just ten rooms for us so call early to reserve. The last day fo r a reservation at this price is 20 Oct. If you call after this date, a higher regular room rate may apply.

A REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE will be held at the Cathedral of St. James, 65 Church St. on Sun 11 Nov at 11 AM.

The Band will play in the Cathedral. They are outstanding in this setting because the acoustics are so good!

Dress for the Dinner & the Remembrance Service:
Former members: Regimental tie, Blazer, grey trousers, or business suit with Medals.
Active Members, DEU with medals.
Appropriate dress for Ladies.

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SCHOLARSHIPS TO BE AWARDED AT REUNION DINNER 10 NOV 07

Scholarships will be awarded at the Reunion Dinner on Sat 11 Nov.
Last year, the following Scholarships were awarded to Students in the Regiment and Cadet Corps.
We plan to award many again this year.
The Scholarships and Sponsors last year were:

Maj Homfray Clifford Memorial
Nancy-Helen Clifford

BGen John G. Housser Memorial
John Housser Trust

LCol Douglas Catto Memorial
Donald Catto

BGen Forbes B. West Memorial
Margaret Burnett

Col Alan Neal Memorial
Rita & David Neal

LCol Stephen Turner Memorial
Audrey Turner

LCol Henry Caldwell Memorial
Shirley Caldwell

LCol Daniel Wilkie Memorial
Carolyn Hill

LCol Ken Bell Memorial
Mary Lea Bell

The OCDT Thomas Dinner Scholarship
OCdt Thomas Dinner

The Royal Regt & Dieppe Veterans POW Memorial
Royals POW Trust

The Normandy Campaign Memorial
Louis Trenton

Louis Trenton Scholarship
Louis Trenton

WO Roy ABuck@ Aitken Memorial
Anne Aitken Trust

WOI Ken Andrews Memorial
MWO Ron Ogilvie
The Sergeant Major George Graves Memorial (3)
Betty Smith & Debbie Pelczynski

Sgt Roy White Memorial
Angie & Roger Ivory & Derek Caine

Sgt Bill Vollett Memorial
Angie & Roger Ivory & Derek Caine

Louis Pantaleo Award
Lou Pantaleo

Samuel C. Lynas Memorial
Joan Arrand

The Guns of Victory Award
George Blackburn

The Bill Hardy Memorial
Elaine Hardy br>
The Roy Muir Memorial
Al Ward

Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem
Capt George Hope

MWO Ken Stafford Memorial
Debbie Pelczynski

Howard Raymond Morley Memorial
Margerie Morley

The Support Coy & Carrier Platoon Award
Peter Billick

Captain Ernie Stein Memorial
Capt Bruce Barbeau

The Maj A. E. Bert Graves Memorial
Margaret Graves

Pte Henry Joseph "Red" Jeanette Memorial
Robert Jones

Royal Regiment of Canada Association Scholarship

New this year
The Albert Gotgreave Scholarship
Wayne Cotgreave

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HOW TO SPONSOR A SCHOLARSHIP

We would like to increase the amount of the Scholarships to $200 this year to provide a more significant amount to the Students.

If you do not feel comfortable with this increased amount, but still wish to continue to sponsor a Scholarship, send your usual amount and the Association will endeavour to make up the difference from other donations. We did this when we increased from $100 to $150 and it worked out well.

We will do whatever you ask to support your wish to remember the person you are honouring. Complete the AScholarship@ section on the Registration & Order Form. Specify the name you wish to be used for the award. You may present the Scholarship in person at the Reunion Dinner, or if you are unable to attend it will be presented on your behalf.

An Official receipt for Income Tax purposes will be provided.

The Association will select Scholarship winners and prepare Certificates and cheques for $200 for each winner.

Members of the Association who have already made a donation sin ce our last Reunion Dinner may direct all or part of their previous gift to a Scholarship.

This program is intended to encourage young Royals Cadets and Soldiers to work hard at their studies, stay in school and stay in the Regiment.

The Winners appreciate the recognition and it encourages them to continue training in the Royals.

If you wish more information, call Ted Taylor at (416) 291-0595.
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LAST PRISONER OF WAR, OFFICER WITH THE ROYALS
AT DIEPPE PASSES THE GREAT DIVIDE

A Memorial Service was held for Capt Tom L. Taylor (1914-2007—2 I/C of “C” Company The Royal Regiment of Canada at Dieppe) Monday 02 July 2007 at St. George’s Anglican Church in Clarksburg, Ontario. Royals in attendance were Capt John Easson (Oakville, served with Royals early 50’s); Lt. F. Robinson (Thornbury, served with Royals early 50’s); Col Bob Douglas (Horseshoe Valley, CO 65-67, Honorary Col 1985-91) and Lt Mike Barnes (Bracebridge, served with the Royals and then with the King’s Regiment in Berlin 67/68. Later as a Sgt Toronto Police Force, now the minister of Knox Presbyteian Church in Bracebridge). Ladies of the Royals who attended were Mary-Lou Robinson, Anne Douglas and Janice Barnes. Bandsman Murray Shadgett in full dress Scarlett participated as Bugler for Last Post.

Tom was part of a small group of warriors, approximately 20 all ranks, including the CO, LCol Doug Catto, who actually were able to get off the beach at Puys through murderous machine gun-fire and scale the steep cliffs to the headlands. Unfortunately, this small group without chance of evacuation, surrendered by 4:20 PM that disastrous day of August 18, 1942. All other Royals were captured or died on the beach by 9 AM, with only 65 returning to England out of a total originating force of 26 officers and 528 other ranks. (Puys is a tiny resort village with a small pebble beach surrounded on both sides by very steep cliffs and is about one and one-half miles north of Dieppe.)

Tom spent the remaining war years in OFLAG VII B as a prisoner of war. (Two officers and 16 other ranks died while in captivity.) After the war, he was with the investment department of Manulife, eventually becoming Senior Vice-President Investments world wide.

Tom was able to keep a daily diary while incarcerated and this interesting reading can be viewed at the Royal Regiment of Canada Museum, Fort York Armoury.

Above: Capt John Easson, Lt F Robinson, Col Bob Douglas and Lt Mike Barnes

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IN MEMORIAM

The following members of the Association have passed away:

BARBEAU, SGT Bruce C. CD, B167419, Toronto, Ont	25 Sept 2007
BLACKBURN, MC, OC, Captain George, Ottawa, Ont	15 Nov 2006
BROAD, Major R. Jack, North Bay, Ont	24 Dec 2006
GEARY, Ronald A, B67430, Bradford On	21 Sept 2007
HALL, Robert P. B66636, Perkensfield, Ont	18 Nov 2006
HOXIE, CD, Major Neil F., B67712, St Catharines, Ont	02 Apr 2007
MORPHEW, Fredrick A., Sarnia, Ont	20 Sep 2006
TAYLOR, Captain Thomas L., Ottawa Ont	22 Jun 2007
WHATLEY, Richard D., Thunder Bay, Ont	14 Mar 2007
WRIGHT, Captain Harold E., B67834, Guelph Ont.	03 Mar 2007

AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN
AND IN THE MORNING,
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM.

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DONATIONS FOR EDUCATION, WELFARE & SCARLET UNIFORMS

Royals band of 40 musicians play at Fort York Armoury for Brigade Commanders Inspection.

A sincere thank you to the following members for their generous donations to the Education and Welfare Fund and for the Scarlet Uniform Fund.

Ballentine, Clive	Belyk, Frank
Bennett, Dave & Diane	Billick, Peter
Bonfada, Capt Larry	Bryant, Doris
Buchanan, William	Cadogan, Maj George
Cook, Robert	Cotgreave, Wayne
Crawford, Julie	Cudmore, Christopher
Curran, Dr The Rev Thomas
Easson, Capt John	Emo, Robert
Fadel, Paul	Flynn, Valorie
Gray, Ida	Graves, Robert
Hamm, Doris	Hardy, Stanley
Ivory, Maj Roger	Jackson, WO I Reg
Johnstone, Gordon	Lewis, BGen Reg
Martin, Ross	McMorran, Maj Larry
McIsaac, Albert	Nanders, Capt Alan
Ogilvie, WOII Ron	Peters. CWO Edwin
Reddin, Clive	Robinson, Lt C. A. Alf
Sciarra, Sheila	Scott, Fred
Thomas, Frank	Tooker, Capt Perry
Vickery, Lawrence	Ward, Al
Waring, LCol Richard	Webster, Tom
Wilkinson, Capt Ken	Wilson, Kathleen

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LIFE MEMBERS

Our by-laws state: "Any member who makes a donation of ten times the value of the Annual Dues, may with the approval of the Executive, be awarded a Lifetime Membership.

Dues are currently $10 per year and a donation of $100, or more will qualify as Life Membership.

Since our last newsletter, the following has been granted A Life Membership:

CAPT LARRY BONFADA,
FRED BARLOW,
CLIVE REDDIN,
OCDT THOMAS DINNER.

More than 330 Life Members are on our list and it continues to grow. We sincerely thank everyone for your great support to the Association and to the Regiment.

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THE REGIMENTAL HISTORY "BATTLE ROYAL"

The Association published a Regimental History in 1962 authored by the Canadian Military Historian, Major D. J. Goodspeed, CD, with maps drawn by Major Bob Bennett.

A reprint was published in 1979 with the years 1962 to 1979 added to the original volume.

Copies are no longer available and an update and reprint are long overdue.

It is proposed that we initiate a project to do this as soon as possible so our proud history is available for all our members to read.

It will be an expensive project, but an important one for the Regiment.

With a determined effort, we can make it happen as we did in 1962.

Help the Association to get the ball rolling by making a donation now using the Registration & Order Form attached to this Newsletter. A Tax receipt for Income Tax purposes will be provided for all donations.

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WO ANDREW BERG IN IRAQ

Former Royal WO Andrew Berg, CD, an acting Captain with the Toronto Fire Service, recently completed a 30 day deployment in Iraq. He was a member of a three man team sent to train Iraqi Firefighters Hazardous Materials Operations. They worked for a private Company that won a contract for this purpose.

Andrew served with the Royals from 1979 to 1994. He has been with the Toronto Fire Service for 16 years and works at Station 332 in downtown Toronto.

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90TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF VIMY RIDGE

Photos courtesy of Veterans Affairs Canada www.vac.acc.ca

90 years ago during WW I, on 9 Apr 1917, the newly formed Canadian Corps captured Vimy Ridge, France.

The success was an important breakthrough for the allied armies, one that had eluded both the French and British before. The Canadian Victory at Vimy Ridge is recognized as a turning point in Canadian history and the point in time when Canada began to be recognized as a nation, rather than just a colony of Great Britain.

Earlier this year, thousands of people took part in ceremonies in France and C anada to mark the anniversary of the Battle. Canada's overseas tribute to Canadians who gave their lives in the First World War is the magnificent Vimy Memorial. It overlooks the Douai Plain just north of Arras where the battle took place. It has recently been completely renovated and is now in splendid condition.

The memorial is a tribute to all who served their country in battle during four years of war. The following words appear in French and in English at the base of the monument:

"To the valour of their
"Countrymen in the Great War
And in memory of their sixty
Thousand dead this monument
is raised by the people of Canada"

Inscribed on the ramparts of the Memorial are the names of 11,285 Canadian soldiers who were posted as "missing and presumed dead" in France

John Preece, Royals WW II Veteran attended the rededication of the Memorial this year. He also attended the "Freedom of the City Celebrations " held in Arras for the Canadians troops taking part in France.

He reported, "Our Soldiers marched through the city led by a number of RCMP on horseback. Three Pipe Bands and a combined Military Band were in the Parade. A number of Canadian Veterans also paraded and were greeted with admiration by the people of Arras and the many visitors from Canada.

Prime Minister Harper, his young son and the President of France, Mr. Chirac greeted crowds and handed out Canadian Flags that were received enthusiastically.

Twice as many people attended the Vimy Ridge Ceremony as were expected. More than 2,500 Canadian High School Students attended at their own expense, each of whom represented a specific WW 1 fallen Canadian Soldier. Their enthusiasm and singing was extremely moving."

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CAPTAIN ADAM WEST

Captain Adam West, grandson of the late BGen Forbes West, just finished a dangerous tour of duty in Afghanistan when he was selected to take part in the Changing of the Guard Ceremony on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.

Issued a Canadian Grenadier Guard Uniform, he proudly performed his duties as part of one of the most colourful military ceremonies in Canada.

In Afghanistan, Captain West was a Platoon Commander responsible for the one of logistic convoys that to supply forward Canadian bases in the province of Kandahar. The Platoon was equipped with the South African made Nyala RG31 armoured personnel carriers.

Adam's job was a tough one and not without incident. His Platoon was fired on by the Taliban 15 times during his tour of duty. His own vehicle was hit four times. There was an IED (Improvised Explosive Device) a Mortar attack, small arms fire and his vehicle was hit by a RPG (Rocket Propelled Grenade)

Fortunately, Adam and members of his Platoon survived all this with only minor injuries. It is not a pleasant way to make a living and illustrates how dangerous it is for our soldiers over there. It is good reason why they deserve our full support.

Left: Capt Adam West and Nancy Saxberg (friend of Capt Peter Boyle) of Calgary
Centre: Former Royal Capt Peter Boyle meets Capt Adam West in Ottawa. Peter is now in Calgary and a member of the Calgary Highlanders

Photos courtesy Capt Peter Boyle
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JOE RYAN REPRESENTS ROYALS AT 65TH ANNIVERSARY OF DIEPPE CERMONIES

On 18, 19, & 20 Aug 07, Joseph Ryan represented The Royal Regiment of Canada on a Pilgrimage to Dieppe sponsored by Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC).

Ceremonies of Remembrances were conducted at The Royal Regiment's Monument at Puys, the Square du Canada in Dieppe, the Cimetiere des Vertus and the Pourville Memorial. Joe Ryan laid a wreath at each ceremony, assisted by Cadets from 440 Appleby College Cadet Corps. The Cadets were there on a private tour supervised by Captain David Moore.

Dieppe Veteran Ron Reynolds and his wife Margaret also laid a wreath at the Puys Monument.

Visits were made to L'Esplanade and White Beach in Dieppe and the Saint Sever Cemetery at Rouen. Receptions and lunches were held for the Veterans and guests at Centre Aere de Puys , at the City Hall in Dieppe and the Town of Hautot-sur-mer.

The Hon Greg Thompson, Minister for Veterans Affairs Canada held a dinner to honour all the Veterans, Delegates and Staff who took part in the Pilgrimage. The kind care and consideration given by the VAC Staff to the aged Veterans, mostly in their 80s, and their family members was well planned and organized and was truly exceptional.

Above - Joe Ryan talks to Major Michel Dion DND Padre at the cemetary at Dieppe

A group of happy Veterans get ready for a night out after a stressful and emotional tour at Dieppe

More Photos of the trip are here
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MAJOR BOB BENNETT AND LOU TRENTON
ATTEND FRENCH RECEPTION

2nd from left: Mr Phillippe Delcroix, French Consul General, centre Mr. Phillippe Duron, Regional President of Normandy and right of Mr. Duron is Maj Bob Bennett.

On 10 Sep 07, Mr. Philippe Delcroix, French Consul General in Toronto, held a Reception for Mr. Philippe Duron, Regional President of the Province of Normandy.

Invited were a number of Canadian Veterans including Louis Trenton and Major Bob Bennett of the Royals.

Philippe Duron is from the Village of Louvigny. He told Bob and Lou his Village celebrates their liberation from the "Boch" on 18 Aug 1944, each year. A monument to Canadians was erected in the town square in 1974 and a brass Plaque was provided by the Royal Regiment. In 1974, another Plaque was provided by the late Sgt Douglas King, with names of the 42 members of the Royals who were killed-in-action or died of wounds in the battle at Louvigny. This plaque was later mounted on the outside wall of the Village Church.

It is the custom that each time there is a marriage in the Church, the Bride lays her flowers in front of the plaque in memory of the Royals who died there.

Above: Graham Walsh at the Monument erected in 1972 for The Royal Regiment at Louviny, Normandy.

Capt Peter Boyle stands beside plaque mounted on the Town's Church Wall in Louviny, Aug 1984, 41 names of Royals killed in action 19 Aug 1942

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COLONEL GARRY STAFFORD, OMM, CD
SPEAKS AT RCMI

Major David McLeod with Colonel Garry Stafford in Kandahar Afghanistan

On 10 Sep 07, Col Gary Stafford, just back from his tour of duty in Afghanistan was featured at a Speakers Dinner held at the Royal Canadian Military Institute. He was well introduced by Major Dana Gidlow who knew how to amuse and entertain both his Military and Police Services audience.

Col Stafford's well illustrate presentation reflected on his "Challenges of Training the Afghan Police". Gary pointed out that although the NATO Forces, especially the Canadians are having much success in training the Afghan Military, there are not nearly enough resources available to train the Police. It is a big organization and there are huge problems to overcome. There is illiteracy, lack of weapons and equipment, corruption, dependence on the drug trade and more. But Col Stafford prevailed while he was there and his work produced some good results.

He said the Afghans are a proud people with a sincere wish to improve their country's situation. They deserve much more than they have. But they have been at War for 30 years and the Warlords still control most of the country. There must be better security and better policing if progress is to be made. He said it will also take a lot more time, 5, 10, 20 more years.

MGen Reg Lewis thanked Col Stafford for his presentation and his performance overseas and in Canada has been recognized by the his award of the Order of Military Merit. (OMM)

More on related link courtesy CIIA

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THE HONOURABLE GREG THOMPSON
MINISTER OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Greg Thompson is into his 5th term and 15th year as the Conservative MP for New Brunswick Southwest, a largely rural riding that runs along the border with the United States. He likes to point out that he is the only Member of Parliament who must travel through a foreign country to reach a portion of his riding - a novelty which occurs each time he goes to Campobello Island, through the American state of Maine. This situation has helped make Minister Thompson a leading voice on Canada-U.S. relations. His peers recognized his expertise by electing him co-chair of the Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group, dedicated to promoting better understanding on issues of common interest to both countries.

He was instrumental in founding the New Brunswick-Maine Trade Corridor Committee that successfully lobbied for the building of a third international bridge between St. Stephen, New Brunswick and Calais, Maine.

As Minister of Veterans Affairs, he has earned high praise for his commitment to the care of our Veterans and recognition for their great sacrifices and achievements. He uses every speaking opportunity to express his deep admiration for Canada's Veterans, ordinary men and women who have done extraordinary things.

"Our men and women in uniform forged this nation's identity on the distant battlefields of a past century," Minister Thompson said in a Veterans' Week speech to Parliament. "Our Veterans have willingly stood in the in the face of oppression and tyranny to protect the values that all Canadians cherish: Freedom, Democracy and the Rule of Law."

He added that current Canadian Forces members are carrying on this proud tradition in military and peacekeeping operations around the world.

"Regardless of our political stripes, or where we come from, we all agree that our men and women in uniform are the best in the world," Minister Thompson said to loud applause in the House of Commons. "They are the best trained, the most professional and the most disciplined. And they have always committed themselves - 100 per cent - to the mission." Our Veterans are indeed fortunate to have such a hard working and dedicated Minister as the leader for Veterans Affairs Canada.

Above: The Honourable Greg Thompson addresses the audience at the Ceremony of Remembrance at St-Sever Cemetary in Rouen.

M.P. Roger Cuzner, Joe Ryan and Hon. Greg Thompson

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VETERANS' WELFARE

Our Hospital Visiting program to Sunnybrook Hospital is active with visits have been made by Lyman Young and Roger Brown.

They visited Chester Brooks, Captain Millicent-Hogg and Sergeant Bruce Barbeau.

MWO Whitey Cook will also welcome visitors to his residence at Room 306 in the Extendacare Facility, 80 Alexander Ave, Peterborough. Whitey's mailing address is c/o PO Box 1361, Lakefield, ON, K0L 2H0.

We would like to contact other members who are confined to hospitals, or Seniors' homes so we can provide them with some moral support. Call any one of the Association's Officers or Directors listed in this Newsletter and they will get the word out.

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SCARLET UNIFORMS

Maj Gino Falconi enters the National Club passing the Royals Guards dressed in Scarlet

The Regiment has had two "windfalls" this year to help to dress the Regiment in Scarlet uniforms.

The first was the success of the "Dress the Royals in Scarlet" campaign by the Association and generous donation from the family of the late LCol Douglas Catto.

The second was receiving 538 Scarlet Tunics no longer required by the Grenadier Guards Regiment in England. The Guards Regiment's Battalions have been reduced in number and were disposing of these tunics that were very serviceable, some perhaps never worn.

Cpl John Walker of the Band and Major Ted Opitiz orchestrated the acquisition with contacts in England. BGen Thomson & LCol Iversen joined the group to add strength to the expedition and the four Royals travelled to England to arrange packing and shipping to Canada.

The tunics arrived at Fort York Armoury in mid April and appear in excellent condition. 37 fine Bearskins were also acquired. The Royal Grenadier buttons had to be removed from each tunic and returned to England. These will be replaced by 10th Royal Grenadier pattern buttons. The Royal cipher on the epaulets will be replaced with the "RG" cipher of the 10th Royal Grenadiers.

Capt Dave Bennett and Capt Bruce Barbeau constructed new clothing racks to accommodate the added uniforms. 100 Ceremonial white belts, buckles and bayonet frogs have been purchased.

120 new Grenadier pattern Forage hats have arrived and will be worn instead of the Bearskin. The Band will continue to wear Bearskins, but there are not enough available for the whole Regiment and at over $1,000 each, they are too expensive for us acquire at this time. A lot more has yet to be done, but we are on the road to seeing more Scarlet on the Parade Square.

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ANNUAL PARADE FOR 2736 CADET CORPS

MWO Habib Baruwa was a Staff Cadet at Blackdown this summer and here is the Right Marker fro the Guard of for the March Past

The 44th Annual Review Parade for "Batoche" Company, 2736 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps was held at Fort York Armoury on Thursday 24 May 2007.

LCOL John Iversen was the Inspecting Officer.

Joe Ryan represented the Army Cadet League of Canada as the Liaison Officer for 2736 Cadet Corps.

The Royal Regiment of Canada Band played and added a lot of class to the occasion.

The standard of drill was excellent and the Cadets were well turned out in their uniforms.

LCol Iversen commended the Cadets for their performance and wished the Cadets who were selected for camp a great summer at the Blackdown Training Centre.

The Commanding Officer, Capt Andrew Lee was pleased to report on how well the Cadets were performing and many Cadets ranked among the best in Ontario.

A large number of Parents attended the parade and were obviously very proud of their young Girls and Boys.

In the summer Cadets attend Blackdown Summer Cadet Camp at CFB Borden for two, or six- week courses. If they perform well, they receive a small Training bonus in cash each week.

Army Cadet Training continues to be the best Youth Training program in the world for young people age 12 to 18. Cadets gain high esteem, self-confidence, respect for authority, leadership skills and develop into better citizens.

Army Cadets are more self-sufficient, more confident and have higher self-esteem. No other country offers a program like this.

The Royals Cadet Corps receives financial support from:

The Kiwanis Club of Toronto,
Branch 266, Maple Leaf Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion
The British Airborne Forces Association
The Royal Bank of Canada
The Royal Regiment of Canada Association
The Royal Regiment of Canada Foundation.

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SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CADETS

The Chief of Police for Peel presents a plaque to Joe Ryan in recognition of his outstanding committment abd dedication to 2824 R.C.(Army) Cadets Corps 27 May 07.

On behalf of the Association, Joe Ryan presented 14 Scholarships to Cadets at their Annual Review Parades. They were:

440 Appleby Cadet Corps - 27 Apr 07
CWO Jason Milne
MWO Lucas Kruitwagon
WO Tasveer Singh
WO James Tanner
Sgt Anson Ly

2736 The Royal Regiment of Canada Cadet Corps - 24 May 07
WO Habib Baruwa
Sgt Theo Ortega
MCpl Jennifer Dang
Cpl Steven Correira
Cadet Private Raquel Broad

2824 Mississauga Cadet Corps - 27 May 07
Joe Ryan presented the Scholarships to:
MWO Robyn King
MCpl Kirstie Lippiatt
Jr Cadet Caroline Krzyszkowski
Jr Cadet Kevin Chau

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JOSEPH RYAN, REVIEWING OFFICER

On 10 Aug 07, Joseph Ryan, well known Royal Regiment Veteran of the Battle of Dieppe, was selected to be the Reviewing Officer at the "Sunset Ceremony" at Cadet Camp Blackdown.

Colonel C. M. Fletcher, CD, Director of Cadets was a Special Guest.

LCol Jim Shields, Camp Commandant said, "When I first met Joe, I knew he was the person I wanted to be the Reviewing Officer this year on the 65th anniversary of Dieppe.

Jim was not disappointed. Joe did a great job.

There were more than 2,000 Cadet in attendance. There was a 100 Cadet Guard of Honour, a Massed Cadet Military Band, Pipes and Drums, Highland Dancers and a Sunset Ceremony.

The Cadets were commanded by Senior Cadets and were truly outstanding. They performed marvelously on parade.

Joe inspected the Guard of Honour and the Military Band.

After the Parade he met with hundreds of Cadets in their Canteen, shook hands and talked with them for hours. He was very well received by everyone including the Cadets who rarely are able to speak to a World War II Veteran, especially one who loves the Cadets as Joe does.

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J oe Ryan, LCol Jim Shields and Col C M Fletcher, take the Salute

Joe Ryan leads the Inspecting Party with Cadet Guard Commander(centre) and Col Fletcher on left.

Joe Ryan talks to Cadets during field trainingat Blackdown. Joe is the Army Cadet Leaghue Liason Officer for 2736 RCACC

More Photos of Blackdown are here
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THE ROYAL REGIMENT OF CANADA

The Honorary Colonel Blake Goldring with members of The Regiment at Meaford Ranges May 2007

The following background about the Regiment is based on a text prepared by the Army Historical Section in 1964 as part of Volume I of the Canadian Army List. It was published by the authority of the Minister of National Defense.

The Regiment originated on 14 Mar 1862 when "The 10th Battalion Volunteer Militia Rifles, Canada" was authorized to be formed from seven rifle Companies.

The Regiment was redesignated:

"The 10th Battalion Volunteer Militia (Infantry) Canada", 21 Nov 1862;

"10th or Royal Regiment of Toronto Volunteers' ", 10 Apr 1863;

"10 Regiment ' Royal Grenadiers", 5 Aug 1881;

"10th Regiment 'Royal Grenadiers' " 8 May 1900;

"The Royal Grenadiers", 1 May 1920.

"The Toronto Regiment" was organized mainly from "3rd Battalion CEF Veterans, 1 May 1920.

On 15 Dec 1936, The Royal Grenadiers and the Toronto Regiment were amalgamated and redesignated "The Royal Regiment of Toronto Grenadiers"

On 11 Feb 1939, The Regiment was redesignated "The Royal Regiment of Canada"

On 1 Sep 1939, the Regiment was mobilized as "The Royal Regiment of Canada C.A.S.F. (Canadian Active Service Force)

On 27 Jun 1940 the C.A.S.F. Battalion of the Regiment was given to designation of the "1st Battalion" and authority was given for the formation of a 2nd Reserve Battalion to be stationed at Fort York Armoury.

On 31 Dec, the 1st Battalion was disbanded and the 2nd Battalion was designated, "The Royal Regiment of Canada".

The Regiment was on active service during the Fenian Raids in 1866.

In the campaign in Northwest Canada it served with General Middleton's column.

In the South African War, 1889-1902, it contributed volunteers to the Canadian Contingents.

During the First World War, 1914-1919, the Regiment contributed to the 3rd Battalion, CEF, which served in France and Belgium with the 1st Infantry Brigade, 1st Division from Feb 1915 until the Armistice.

The Regiment also recruited for the 58th Battalion, which served in France and Belgium with the 9th Infantry Brigade, 3rd Division from Feb 1916 until 1919.

It also recruited for the 123rd and 124th Battalions, both of which served as Pioneer Battalions from Mar 1917 to May 1918.

The Royal Grenadiers also recruited for the 170th and 204th Battalions, which provided reinforcements for the Canadian Corps in the Field.

Two members of the 3rd Battalion won the Victoria Cross. Cpl C Barron on 6 Nov 1917 and Lt GF Kerr, MC, MM on 27 Sep 1917.

A member of the 58th Battalion, Cpl HGB Miner won the VC on 8 Aug 1918.

In the Second World War, 1939-1945, on 1 Sep 1939. On 27 Jun 1940, the 1st Battalion of the Regiment was moved to Iceland.

In Oct 1940, it was transferred to the United Kingdom.

The Regiment took part in the raid on Dieppe on 19 Aug 1942.

It landed in Normandy on 7 Jul 1944 with the 4th Brigade, 2nd Division and served in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany.

After the War ended, the 1st Battalion of the Regiment returned to Canada and was disbanded 31 Dec 1945. The 2nd Battalion continued to serve in the Reserve Army as "The Royal Regiment of Canada."

Above: Col Blake Goldring fires the C7 at Meaford Ranges
New recruits Pte Dragiev and Pte Humphry train at Fort York Armoury 30 March 07
Left to right are new recruits Pte Lee Mijares, Pte Hamid Salamat, and Pte Wan Yvam.

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THE HONOURABLE GREG THOMPSON MINISTER OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

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