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Volume 56 Issue 7 Serving Shilo, Sprucewoods & Douglas since 1947 April 6, 2017 INSIDE This Issue

Call to action for gender equality. Page 2 RCA Museum staff have been busy the past few days putting the fi nal touches on their next temporary exhibit which focuses on the centennial. This is the third exhibit that focuses on the cente- nary of the Great War. RCA Museum temporary exhibition unveiled April 7

Maj Joe O’Donnell was a Stag paperboy. Page 5 Battle of Vimy Ridge centennial April 9 Stag Special mined to put to the test those innovations which were beginning to show promise for the Canadians at the end of the Somme. To mark the centennial of the Battle of Vimy Ridge which New tactics for the artillery, intense training for every soldier was fought on a chill Easter Monday in 1917, the RCA Museum and co-ordination from the lowest ranks to the highest positions will feature a temporary exhibit called In the Footsteps of Vimy at headquarters were honed behind the lines and in the forward Ridge trenches. Opening April 7 and running to Nov. 30, this is the third ex- If the First World War was to fi nally turn in the favour of hibit the museum has featured since the beginning of the cente- , Britain and her allies, then in the Nord-Pas-de- nary of the Great War. region of France needed to be where they at last broke In the winter of 1917, as the home front reeled from the 25,000 through the German lines. casualties at the , the fully formed Canadian But for the Canadian Corps, just north of Arras, the place was Corps was preparing to meet the challenge given to it by the Vimy Ridge. The time was Z hour at 5:30 a.m. on April 9, 1917. armies allied against Germany in France. The successful taking of Vimy by the Canadians is considered The battleground was now a heavily fortifi ed ridge, held by Canada’s entry on the world as a full mature sovereign nation. the German Army since October 1914. This Vimy Ridge exhibit will include a large interactive of an Attempts to retake it by the French and the British had ended aerial view of the battle, contemporary fi lm and role playing ex- Royal Manitoba Winter in failure. perience across a large scale map of the 1st Division’s objectives Fair opens. Page 12 It was coldest winter of the war, with morale at its lowest at during the battle. Artillery guns, infantry kit and uniforms and home and new recruits arriving every day. The four Canadian other equipment will also be on display. divisional commanders, led by BGen Julien Byng, were deter- For more on the Battle of Vimy Ridge, turn to pages 6, 7 and 8. 2 Shilo Stag April 6, 2017

International Women’s Day speaker Dr. Allison Mc- Culloch spoke about ‘Be Bold for Change.’ Photos by Jules Xavier Call to action for gender equality — ʻBe Bold for Changeʼ

Sarah Francis of women in peace and security and the United Na- college. Shilo Stag tions Security Council Resolution 1325. It would still be a long road for First Nations and The resolution was adopted in 2000, reaffi rming the Inuit women, and men, to be granted the right to vote. importance of women when it comes to prevention Inuit peoples were offi cially qualifi ed in 1950, how- “Be Bold for Change” is this year’s call to action and resolution of confl icts, and peace building, nego- ever, due to their isolated communities the means of for gender equality for International Women’s Day tiation and post-confl ict reconstruction to name a few. exercising their right was diffi cult. (IWD). As well as to protect women and girls from gender They were able to vote in 1962 when more ballot Its origins go back to 1908, when 15,000 women based violence, such as sexual abuse during armed boxes were placed in their communities, according to marched through the streets of New York City de- confl icts. the Canadian Encyclopedia website. manding better work hours and pay, and voting It calls for an increase in participation from women It also states that in 1958 during Prime Minister rights. to create better gender perspectives. John Diefenbaker’s term, the drafting started for the Feb. 28, 1909 marked the fi rst National Women’s Dr. McCulloch told the Stag, women’s involvement Canadian Bill of Rights. It focused on equal rights for Day. More than 100 years later, IWD is celebrated can lead to stronger, longer lasting agreements. all Canadians. around the world in ways ranging from fl owers and “One compelling reason is that, as the UN Global In 1960, First Nations people could vote without gifts, free entry to museums and cultural sites, pro- Study on Resolution 1325 found, peace processes that losing their status. tests and marches. include women are likely to last longer, so the inclu- While women saw more political involvement in One notable protest was “Day Without a Woman” to sion of women can help contribute to a more durable the last 100 years, there is still more needed globally. recognize the value of women to our socio-economic peace. It’s also the case that women make up half of Dr. McCulloch said when it comes to ensuring these system while receiving lower wages, experiencing ha- society and they should have a say in the direction of changes, countries such as Canada need to lead by ex- rassment, job insecurity and vulnerability to discrimi- their country. Peace benefi ts all of us.” ample. nation. Women took the day off from paid or unpaid Canada was one of the fi rst countries to grant wom- “I think leading by example means that we have to work, avoided shopping and wore red. en the vote, with Manitoba women receiving the right commit to the same things that we encourage other The event was organized by the group behind the in 1916, before the rest of the country followed suit. countries to do. This means ensuring our own 1325 Women’s March on Washington, an event which mir- Even then, voting rights for women had limits. National Action Plan is fully implemented. rors the 15,000 women 100 years ago. According to the government of Manitoba website “This includes the adoption of a gender perspective According to the Women’s March website, more on the history of the women’s vote, it was women 21 when we consider new legislation or policy directives, than one-million were in Washington Jan. 21 and more and older of British descent or citizenship, and who making sure that we get as close to gender parity as than fi ve-million participated world-wide. weren’t disqualifi ed for another reason. we can in terms of decision-making [such as number In the past few years, themes have been incorpo- Disqualifi cation included Status First Nations peo- of elected representatives or high-ranking civil ser- rated into the day — #BeBoldForChange was seen on ples, or who in the last three years received treaty vants], offering gender training opportunities at all social media in anticipation of this year’s holiday. money, some people who had mental or physical dis- levels.” For CFB Shilo, this year’s speaker for the day was abilities, prison inmates, people in hospitals, judges For details on Resolution 1325 and Canada’s action Dr. Allison McCulloch, an associate professor from and court house employees, government and politi- plan and approach, visit www.canada.ca under wom- Brandon University. 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Just promoted Lt Karen Dickie salutes her OC Maj Keith Wilson during a ceremony held at the 11 CF Health Services Centre Monday. CAF Physicians Assistants (PA) are now offi cers, with Lt Dickie previously a Warrant Offi cer. Photo by Sarah Francis

General manager Mike McEwan ext 3073 New offi cer ready for ʻsystem shockʼ going to sea Managing editor Jules Xavier ext 3093 Sarah Francis support troops as a clinician.” Assistant editor Sarah Francis ext 3013 Shilo Stag PAs have an overseeing attending physician they Editorial advisor Lori Truscott ext 3813 report to, however, they can treat and diagnose, order Base Photographer ext 6008 imaging and labs, and discharge patients. It’s a big day for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) The course is run by the military, but credited by the Proof reader Elaine Rempel ext 3736 as its members working as Physicians Assistants (PA) University of Nebraska. are promoted to offi cers. “It was tough … all of a sudden here’s a university Fax: 204-765-3814 Email: [email protected] This past Monday, Lt Karen Dickie was promoted level textbook. We’re tested on a weekly basis. It was from her previous rank of Warrant Offi cer to Lieuten- a tough situation. You’re studying every day,” she re- ant following a decision to move the PA career to the called. Mailing Address: ranks of offi cers. Box 5000, Stn Main The school required students to fi rst have an under- As the position requires a university education, Lt grad degree before being accepted to the course. CANADIAN CFB Shilo, Manitoba, R0K 2A0 Dickie said the change made sense. COMMUNITY “They had to make a presentation to Nebraska, NEWSPAPER “Civilian side, physician assistants can make a sig- AWARD 2014 show that we’ve had 12 to 15 years of experience as nifi cant amount of money. We, as Warrant Offi cers, a med tech. That was kind of how we bypassed that we’re already getting spec pay, but we still had a larg- undergrad.” This newspaper is issued by authority of LCol John Cochrane, er turnover, a larger attrition retirement rate. They Base Commander, CFB Shilo. The views expressed herein are Training for the PA course was no small feat. Get- wanted to come up with some way to retain us. We not necessarily those of the Department of National Defence or ting back into the groove of school after being out for already had the Bachelor of Science, so why couldn’t of the editorial staff. The editorial staff reserves the right to edit, 15 years can be a challenge, according to Lt Dickie. to abridge, to reject copy or advertising to adhere to the policy, we be an offi cer.” “You’re taught in body systems. You have four tests as outlined in CFAO 57-5, and for clarity and/or content. She added, “I’m not going to stay in for 25 years per system, but sometimes you’re already learning because of the pension aspect. It’s huge as an offi cer. the next system and you haven’t even fi nished testing And I still get to see patients. In the past as Warrant The Shilo Stag is produced every second Thursday. on the last system.” Offi cers when we’ve been in fi eld ambulance and Students wrote more than 100 tests and were re- those areas when we go to the fi eld, we don’t see pa- quired to maintain a certain grade point average. Deadline for submissions is the Thursday prior to the tients the way we like to. week of publication. Submissions can be sent to the Stag The ability to work with patients and freedom stand “This also allows us to see patients, maintain our out as perks of the job. via email at [email protected], dropped off at the Stag of- skills and it is also allowing the military to get the best fi ce located in CANEX or via Inter-base mail. “It’s independence. It’s the ability to make decisions bang for their buck. They’re paid a signifi cant amount with patients and their health care. I sometimes think of money to get me my Bachelors degree and qualify Submitting articles and photos for print: there is a lack of education when we treat our patients me. So they may as well put that to use.” and if we can prevent them coming in multiple times • Please submit articles as a MS Word Document. For about 30 seconds she wore the rank of 2Lt, then • Include the author’s full name, rank, unit and contact information. for the common cold, if we educate them the fi rst time received the promotion to Lieutenant. Talk about fast- around, then we cut down on wait times and them • Include photos with your articles whenever possible, track promotion. however, do not embed photos in word documents. coming in for menial things. “ After her post-secondary education she decided to As for being a military PA, that has its benefi ts, too. • Please submit photos as high resolution jpegs (if join the CAF and left her hometown of Coutts, scanned 300 dpi), digital images or in hard copy format. “I’m working right now Monday though Friday and enlisted in Calgary. seven to four,” she said. “I don’t have shift work. I • With photos, include a caption that names the individu- She joked that her hometown is extremely close the don’t have that sort of stuff. I’m not on call. “ als in the photo; what is taking place; and the name, the border, “Our front yard’s Montana.” Lt Dickie is excited for the next stage in her career, rank, and unit of the photographer. She joined in 2002 as a medical technician and de- which could mean learning to navigate a ship. • • • cided, at the rank of Sergeant, becoming a PA was for “I’m posted next summer and I’m supposed to be her. tentatively be going to Victoria [CFB Esquimalt] on a Follow the Shilo Stag on “At the time when I was offered, to be promoted ship. So I look forward to that.” Facebook by visiting: to Warrant Offi cer we had to have the PA course,” re- She’s never been on a ship before. called Lt Dickie. “So it was just for career progression. “That Navy is very different, I don’t know how dif- http://www.facebook.com/ShiloSTAG Once I started the course I realized how much I loved ferent,” she pondered. “I just have been told it’s going and enjoyed being a PA, so that’s why I chose to take to be a system shock.” the commissioning because I wanted to continue to

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Jules Xavier To ward of the frigid tempera- the staff with story Shilo Stag tures, Maj O’Donnell turned to ideas. his mom on paper day. Plus, he recalls “Normally I would rely on his pizza delivery Can you imagine Maj Joe O’Donnell my mother to drive us around job as a blessing. navigating the PMQs as a kid deliver- if the weather was too terrible Besides making Shilo Stag ing the ? to walk,” he recalled. “If I re- great tips when For those who know him better as member correctly we had a few the Germans were the former BC of 1RCHA’s A Bty, yes days to complete the delivery here training, but the amiable artillery soldier once made … maybe half a week?” he met his even- Stag sure the , currently celebrating its Having delivered the Stag for tual wife …, who 70th anniversary, was delivered to the a year, his paperboy days came worked in the homes on his paper route. to an end when dad was posted kitchen making the After conferring with his mother, to CFB Gagetown in ‘91. pizzas he delivered Maj O’Donnell, who is honing his “If we weren’t posted who to hungry soldiers French skills at the Base’s Language knows, maybe I’d still be deliv- and their families. School prior to a summer posting to ering,” he quipped. Currently, the Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, started his Maj O’Donnell does not recall Stag’s newspa- paper route at age nine in 1990. the content of the Stag being de- per carrier team “It was actually my brother Rob’s livered 27 years ago. consists of young [three years older and a major with “I doubt I ever read them pa- Brooke Brown and 2RCHA at Garrison Petawawa] route per back then,” he said. “I was teenager Brian as I wasn’t old enough,” he recalled. “I all business — all about deliver- Mazsa. think you needed to be 12 years old to ing back then. No time for read- They have re- work. We’d divide the Base in half and ing … on time and on target you placed Tyson Brooke Brown take one side each. “ know.” Braund and Wil- He added, “My mother would help Asked what memories does liam Greer, who normally, too. I think she was the one he have when he looks back were regular carri- who introduced us to the job.” on his Stag paperboy job, Maj ers for a few years starting in 2012. There was a simple reason why Maj O’Donnell ponders the ques- Wages have gone up for the newspaper carriers O’Donnell joined his brother on paper tion briefl y. compared to when Maj O’Donnell was on his route, Stag Maj Joe O’Donnell day and became a paperboy. “After school walks around with Brown and Mazsa earning $45 per edition, with “I liked making money and I think Base, in all weather condi- 600 papers split between them being delivered to the my parents wanted to instill a strong tions. The best part of deliver- Q Patch every second Thursday. work ethic in me at an early age,” he said. “As a kid, I ing was getting paid and always maintained some source of income in addition probably spending all my to mowing lawns, shovelling driveways and being paycheques on the games Stag, Bran- the Dickie Dee [vendor] … I delivered the Double Dragon or Rampage don Today, The Daily Gleaner the Shilo movie fl yer and at the old Shilo Arcade in in Oromocto, [NB].” CANEX.” While he can’t re- Returning to CFB Shilo Stag call the editor’s years later after his father name from the early was posted back, a much 90s, the editorial of- older Maj O’Donnell fi ce for the commu- found work as a pizza de- nity newspaper was livery person, working for located in the build- Pizza Hut out of CANEX. ing now known as Ironically, the Stag’s of- Ecole la Source. fi ce is located on the area “They also had a where once pizza and television channel, bread sticks were made. called Shilo Cablevi- Maj O’Donnell might sion at that point,” have switched from he recalled. “Maybe you guys could do that? Start a newspapers to pizzas, Shilo Stag YouTube channel and have some podcasts.” but he looks back on the What were some of the challenges of being a paper- experiences fondly now boy on the Base? Delivering the newspaper during that he’s serving in the winter, according to Maj O’Donnell. Canadian Armed Forces “The cold winters were the biggest challenge … I (CAF). Now he reads the wouldn’t have the best dexterity to grab a hold of the Stag religiously, and visits papers with winter mitts on.”

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Germans face ‘Week of Suffering’ thanks to artillery raining a million shells on Vimy

Stag Special were often muddy and cold and had to live in the midst of pests like rats, lice and fleas. In The decades since the Battle of Vimy this form of warfare, soldiers faced the enemy Ridge have slipped by, but the legacy of the across a narrow strip of land between the op- Canadians who accomplished so much in posing trenches. that important First World War battle lives This was a harsh “No Man’s Land” of mud, on. Some say that Canada came of age as a barbed wire and shell craters, swept by en- country on those harsh April days in 1917. emy machine gun fire, and menaced by artil- The First World War was the largest con- lery and snipers. This is what soldiers had flict the world had ever seen up until that to cross when they went “over the top” and time. It came about due to the political ten- launched an attack. sions and complex military alliances of the The dead and injured who fell in No Man’s era. Land often could not be recovered. The assassination of Archduke Franz Fer- By the spring of 1917, Europe had been at dinand in the summer of 1914 resulted in war for more than two-and-a-half years, with an international crisis and by August, the neither side being able to make a significant fighting had begun. This bloody four-year breakthrough. As part of an Allied offensive, war would see Britain (and her Empire), a major attack was planned for April in the France, Russia and the United States lining Canadian machine gunners digging in during the Battle of Vimy Ridge. area of Arras, France. In this attack, the Cana- up against Germany, Austria-Hungary and Photo Library and Archives Canada dians would be tasked with capturing Vimy the Ottoman Empire. Ridge, which is located in northern France, In 1914, Canada’s external affairs were on for more than four years, killing as many as 10-mil- about 175 kilometres north of Paris. governed by the . This meant that lion combatants in fighting that would be revolu- It is a long, high hill that dominates the surrounding once Britain declared war, Canada automatically fol- tionized by high-explosive shells, powerful machine landscape. Germany captured Vimy Ridge early in lowed. guns, poison gas, submarines and war planes. the war and transformed it into a strong defensive po- The First World War opened with great enthusiasm After the initial German advances of the war, the sition, with a complex system of tunnels and trenches and patriotism on the part of many Canadians, with battle on the Western Front quickly turned into a stale- manned by highly trained soldiers with many ma- tens of thousands rushing to join the military in the mate of trench fighting, with the front line zigzagging chine guns and artillery pieces. Previous Allied as- first months of the conflict so they would not miss the for nearly 1,000 kilometres from the coast of Belgium saults on Vimy Ridge in 1914 and 1915 had resulted action. to the border of Switzerland. in hundreds of thousands of casualties, but had been largely unsuccessful. They need not have worried as the war would grind Life for soldiers in the trenches was miserable. They See HEAVILY page 7 Battle for Vimy Ridge required air power

“Three more pilots lost today. All sults —what we now call battle damage good men. Oh how I hate the Huns. assessment. They had done in so many of my best Needless to say, the Germans strove friends. I’ll make them pay, I swear.” strenuously to deny the Allies the use — William Avery “Billy” Bishop, of this aerial “high-ground” in much April 7, 1917 the same way as the RFC and RNAS attempted to “blind” the German Air Maj Bill March Service. Scout or fighter aircraft flew both of- Stag Special fensive and defensive patrols. Offensive patrols were designed to either destroy Every year, on April 9, Canadians or discourage the enemy’s reconnais- commemorate the victory of the Cana- sance aircraft (and balloons) from doing dian Corps at Vimy Ridge in France. their job, while defensive patrols were The engagement, part of the larger Bat- to protect friendly corps machines. tle of Arras (April 9 to May 16, 1917), The information being brought back took place from April 9 to 12, and re- was so important for the preparation of sulted in the decisive defeat of the Ger- the upcoming offensive that each RFC man defenders. reconnaissance aircraft was often as- The first time that all four divisions of In this undated photo, a British BE2 flies low over the trenches in France. signed two scouts to act as close escorts. the Canadian Corps had fought togeth- Photo Library and Archives Canada They flew in conjunction with de- er, Vimy Ridge has become a potent fensive patrols of four to seven aircraft symbol of Canadian nationalism, albeit First World War was artillery and it attack. seeking to intercept the Germans before at the cost of more than 10,000 casual- came to rely heavily upon aerial obser- At Vimy Ridge, the bulk of the work they could molest the corps aircraft. ties — 3,598 killed and 7,004 wounded. vation and photographs. fell to the RFC’s 16 Squadron, flying If a target to be photographed was The savagery of the fighting and In the months leading up to the attack BE2s, a two-seater biplane. deemed important enough, the RFC the bravery of the combatants on the on Vimy Ridge, corps squadrons — It is estimated that by early March would do whatever it took to get the ground were matched by the war in those air units tasked to provide direct aerial photographs had been taken of image — one mission over the span of the air. For the men of the Royal Flying reconnaissance support to a specific all of the German defensive positions two days in late March 1917 resulted in Corps (RFC) and Royal Naval Air Ser- army or corps (the Canadian Corps was and that 180 of 212 hostile batteries the loss of aircraft and 14 airmen killed vice (RNAS) — and there were many part of the British First Army) — were had been located and their co-ordinates or missing; the required information Canadians among them — this was the in the air whenever the weather permit- plotted on Allied maps. was never obtained. start of “Bloody April.” ted, photographing and re-photograph- During the actual battle, corps aircraft During the lead-up to Vimy Ridge, As was (and is) often the case, the air ing German positions. would fly in support of the “shoots” the RFC was going through a period of battle began long before the first soldier Locating enemy artillery batteries meant to destroy or neutralize hostile massive expansion that led to a short- went over the top. was of primary importance so they batteries by providing near-real time age of squadrons at the front. The most potent weapon during the could be neutralized on the day of the corrections and photographing the re- See CANADIAN page 8 April 6, 2017 Shilo Stag 7

Heavily defended ridge captured by noon

From page 6 ter Monday, April 9, 1917. The fi rst wave of 15,000 to rate actions in which they captured enemy machine 20,000 Canadian soldiers, many heavily-laden with gun positions. They were Pte William Milne, LSgt El- The Canadians moved to the front lines across from equipment, attacked through the wind-driven snow lis Sifton, Capt Thain MacDowell and Pte John Pat- Vimy Ridge in the late autumn of 1916. The Battle of and sleet into the face of deadly machine gun fi re. tison. Vimy Ridge would be the fi rst time all four divisions The Canadians advanced behind a “creeping bar- The Battle of Vimy Ridge proved to be a great of the Canadian Corps fought together as one forma- rage.” This precise line of intense Allied artillery fi re success, but it only came at a heavy cost. The some tion. moved ahead at a set rate and was timed to the min- 100,000 Canadians who served there suffered more The planning and preparations for the battle were ute. than 10,600 casualties, nearly 3,600 of which were fa- extensive. The Canadians spent the entire winter The Canadian infantrymen followed the line of ex- tal. strengthening the lines, preparing for the assault on plosions closely. This allowed them to capture Ger- By the end of the First World War, Canada, a coun- Vimy and training rigorously. man positions in the critical moments after the bar- try of less than eight million people, would see more Models of the trench systems were built and the rage moved on to the next targets, but before the than 650,000 men and women serve in uniform. The soldiers drilled on what they were to do. They also enemy soldiers could emerge from the safety of their confl ict took a huge toll with more than 66,000 Cana- raided German positions to gather intelligence on en- underground bunkers. dians losing their lives and more than 170,000 being emy defences. Canadian battalions in the fi rst waves of the assault wounded. Extensive “mining” operations were undertaken suffered great numbers of casualties, but the assault What is the legacy of this battle? in which the Allies dug tunnels beneath the German proceeded on schedule. Most of the heavily defended At Vimy Ridge, regiments from coast to coast saw lines and set large caches of explosives to be detonat- ridge was captured by noon. action together in a distinctly Canadian triumph, ed when the time for the attack came. Hill 145, the main height on the ridge, was taken on helping create a new and stronger sense of national Elaborate tunnel systems with train tracks, piped the morning of April 10. Two days later, the Canadi- identity in our country. water, lights, and huge underground bunkers to ans took “the Pimple,” as the other signifi cant height Canada’s military achievements during the war stockpile supplies and arms were also established to on the ridge was nicknamed. raised our international stature and helped earn us a aid the Canadians in the battle. The Germans were forced to withdraw three kilo- separate signature on the Treaty of Versailles that for- To soften enemy defences in preparation for the at- metres east and the Battle of Vimy Ridge was over. mally ended the war. tack, the Allies made a massive and prolonged artil- The Allies now commanded the heights overlooking Today, on land granted to Canada for all time by lery barrage. The heaviest shelling was spread over the Douai Plain, which was still occupied by the en- a grateful France, the Canadian National Vimy Me- a week to avoid tipping off the Germans on exactly emy. morial sits atop Hill 145, rising above the now quiet when the assault would begin. The Canadian Corps, together with the British countryside. More than a million shells rained down during Corps to the south, had captured more ground, pris- This great monument is inscribed with the names what the Germans called the “Week of Suffering.” The oners and artillery pieces than any previous British of 11,285 Canadian soldiers who were listed as “miss- early military aircraft of the day also played a role in offensive of the war. ing, presumed dead” in France during the First World the battle by sweeping enemy aircraft and observa- Canadians would act with courage throughout the War. It stands as a tribute to all who served our coun- tion balloons from the skies. battle. Four of our soldiers would earn the Victoria try in the confl ict and paid a price to help ensure the The Battle of Vimy Ridge began at 5:30 a.m. on Eas- Cross, the highest medal for military valour, for sepa- peace and freedom we enjoy today. Amputees fi nd modern-day inspiration from Vimy battle survivors Stag Special amputations, particularly at a has been passed down through each generation of time when disability was very amputees. The Battle of Vimy Ridge may much a hidden and taboo sub- have been 100 years ago, but it ject,” says Larman. continues to have modern-day “Curley was lessons for amputees like Rob there to offer assur- Larman and Tiffany Ross of To- ance and advice to ronto. the Second World Larman, who lost his leg at War amputees from the age of 14 when friends dared someone who had him to jump a train, now directs been there, and af- The War Amps PLAYSAFE pro- ter my accident, gram, while Tiffany Ross, 10, was those veterans did born a left arm amputee and is the same for me. now a member of the The War Now we older am- Amps Child Amputee Program putees pass along (CHAMP). To mark this important milestone, War this support and Vimy Ridge To mark the April 9 Vimy an- Amps representative Rob Larman and legacy to young 100th Anniversary niversary, they laid a rose at 10-year-old Tiffany Ross laid a rose at the amputees like Tif- the grave of Ethelbert “Curley” grave of Curley Christian, who lost four fany.” Christian at ’s Prospect limbs in the battle. While Rob and Tiffany He adds that lay- Cemetery, in honour of the re- are from Toronto, their message of Re- ing a rose at Chris- markable sacrifi ce Christian membrance is of national interest. tian’s grave on made at Vimy that continues to Photo supplied behalf of The War inspire young amputees today. Amps is both a way Christian lost all four limbs in to honour him as a the Vimy battle and is believed to tremendous role model for amputees, and be the only quadruple amputee to to put a face to the many Canadian soldiers have survived the First World War. who lost limbs at Vimy Ridge. Despite his grievous injuries, he “These young men showed great bravery became a leading member of the both in fi ghting for their country and in re- newly established War Amputa- adjusting to their new lives as amputees,” tions of Canada and even returned says Larman. “Through The War Amps, we to the battlefi eld for the dedication will continue the work and the example left of the Vimy Memorial in 1936. by war amputee veterans like Curley going Service at St. Barbara’s Chapel “Curley Christian passed away long into the future.” CFB SHILO in 1954, but he continues to have Christian was a leading member of The ‘Curley’ a legendary status in The War War Amps and helped establish the legacy April 9 at 10:30 a.m. Christian Amps for how he overcame his of “amputees helping amputees” which 8 Shilo Stag April 6, 2017

Canadian soldiers prepared diligently for attack

From page 6 Arras battlefield. During this period, Lt Billy Bish- op became an “ace” while flying a 17 To help alleviate this deficiency, four RNAS with 60 Squadron, RFC. He claimed his fifth vic- squadrons, No. 1, 8 and 10, operating Sopwith tri- tory on April 8, 1917. By the end of the month he planes, and No. 3, equipped with Sopwith Pups, would claim total of 17 enemy aircraft destroyed were temporarily placed at the disposal of the or forced down. RFC. Other Canadian airmen were equally effective, All of these squadrons, especially No. 3, which including Lloyd Samuel Breadner of Carleton was commanded by Canadian Redford Henry Place, Ont., who would become Chief of the Air “Red” Mulock of , acquitted themselves Staff of the RCAF, and Joseph Fall of Cobble Hill, well. BC, with No. 3 (Naval) Squadron of the RNAS. RFC aircraft were, for the most part, outclassed Both scored triple victories during an engagement by German fighting machines. Where there was on April 11, 1917. relative technical parity, squadrons equipped with Others paid the ultimate price during ferocious either the or Sopwith Pup were ca- air battles. In Bishop’s squadron alone, Canadians pable of meeting the Germans on somewhat equal C.S. Hall (address unknown) and J.A. Milot of Jo- terms. The outcome of a fight often rested with liette, Que., were killed, respectively, on April 7 the skill of the aircrew and survival was dictated and 8. by where the fight took place and the prevailing The trials of 60 Squadron continued as it lost 10 wind. of its complement of 18 aircraft from April 14 to The continued growth, combined with losses 16. J. Elliott from Winnipeg was wounded during at the front, meant many aircrew operating in this period. the skies above the Canadian Corps had minimal By the end of “Bloody April,” the British had lost training and were often unfamiliar with the air- 285 aircraft and 211 aircrew were killed or miss- craft they were flying. As well, the need to sup- ing, with another 108 taken prisoner. The number port the troops on the ground meant that they of- of Canadian aircrew casualties during this period ten found themselves over enemy territory so that has never been tabulated. if their machine was damaged in combat, or suf- The Germans lost 66 aircraft due to combat or fered from not infrequent mechanical difficulty, flying accident. Richthofen and his squadron ac- they ran the risk of not making it back to friendly counted for more than a third (89) of British losses. lines and becoming prisoners of war. From a Canadian air power perspective, the To a great extent this unfortunate outcome was battle for Vimy Ridge could be characterized as worsened by the prevailing winds that blew from The , which included many Canadian flyers, the first Canadian “joint” engagement. -Encom west to east, making it that much more difficult carries out aerial reconnaissance and photography of enemy passing a much larger area than the Vimy Ridge for a flier in trouble to make it to friendly lines. positions leading up to the Battle of Vimy Ridge and provided battlefield, the air campaign began long before the But although were many inexperienced pilots artillery spotting before and during the battle. Several Canadi- initial assault on April 9. within the German Air Service, there were also an airmen were killed in the days before and after the battle. In Although primarily a land battle, the contribu- experienced “killers” such as Manfred von Rich- this undated file photo, CF100 Canucks fly over the Canadian tions of the RFC and RNAS were crucial — if not thofen — better knowns as the Red Baron — who War Memorial at Vimy Ridge in France. Photo DND Archives for the ultimate victory than at the very least for took a deadly toll of the Allied airmen during the reducing the number of casualties to the Canadian Battle of Arras. Royal Canadian Artillery (RCA) gunners had prac- Corps. The expansion of the RFC, and to a lesser extent ticed with RFC observers to work out procedures and Aerial reconnaissance enabled advance planning the RNAS, increased the demand for personnel. Al- wireless (radio) protocols to engage German batteries and rehearsal prior to the attack on April 9 and, al- though there were a number of Canadians serving in and silence them quickly and effectively. though limited by weather, made important contribu- both flying services, most had come via direct recruit- Assaulting bodies of infantry — including the tions to the conduct of the engagement — primarily in ment in North America or through voluntary second- PPCLI — in addition to their already substantial bur- the realm of command and control. At the same time ment from the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF). den of equipment, carried extra flares and signal pan- offensive aerial patrols kept the Germans from enjoy- In an effort to tap into a perceived pool of eager els with which to highlight their positions to friendly ing the same advantages. young Canadians, the RFC established a large train- aircraft above. This was extremely important. Vimy Ridge is a prime example of the effectiveness ing organization in Canada in January 1917. In the Contact flights, where aircraft were sent to locate of joint operations when air and land power cooper- months following the Battle of Arras, through the the positions of friendly troops, were vital both to ate to achieve a common goal. RFC Canada, thousands of Canadians would take to provide an accurate picture of what was happening As we commemorate the 100th anniversary of Vimy the skies over Europe via the RFCA Canada. But dur- to higher headquarters and to prevent occurrences of Ridge, it behooves the men and women of the Cana- ing “Bloody April,” the Allies had to rely on available “friendly fire.” dian Armed Forces (CAF) to remember that lesson as airmen, regardless of their level of training and expe- But then the “gods of chance” intervened. Although well. rience. there had been perfect flying weather on April 8, by With this in mind it should come as no surprise the time the whistles blew to signal the attack early that in the four days between the start of the RFC’s the following morning, low clouds and a mix of rain air campaign on April 4, and the Canadian Corps’ and snow showers had restricted aerial activity — on assault on Vimy Ridge five days later, that 75 British both sides. aeroplanes fell in action with a loss in personnel of 105 Except for brief periods, the lousy weather contin- — 19 killed, 13 wounded, and 73 missing. ued for almost the entire period of the assault on Vimy In addition, there was an abnormally high number Ridge. While this made it difficult for 16 Squadron to of flying accidents in which, in the same period, 56 carry out counter-battery work, it made the need for aeroplanes were wrecked and struck off the strength contact patrols even more important. of the squadrons. Flying low over weather-obscured bodies of troops Casualties resulting from accidents were not report- was always dangerous; in the height of battle soldiers ed as “combat” losses. To put this into a modern con- on the ground often assumed that low-flying aircraft text, a Canadian fighter squadron has approximately were hostile and therefore to be shot at. 12 aircraft on strength which means that in a four-day But when aircrew deliberately called attention to period the equivalent of almost 11 modern squadrons themselves with blaring klaxons, they were often met were lost. with a fusillade of ground fire rather than a positional And then the ground battle began — the officers flare from friendly troops. and men of the Canadian Corps had prepared dili- The divisional and battalion diaries of the Canadian Capt William A. Bishop in the cockpit of his Nieuport gently for the attack. Maps indicating objectives and Corps contain numerous entries noting the presence Scout, on August 6, 1917, while with No 60 Squad- potential enemy strongpoints had been updated to of, and reports from, these contact flights. ron. Then-Lt Bishop flew during the Battle of Arras, the very last minute, using the latest aerial photo- And while the air war may have been relatively which the Battle of Vimy Ridge was part of, during graphs obtained at such a high price. quiet at Vimy Ridge, it continued unabated over the “Bloody April.” Photo DND Archives April 6, 2017 Shilo Stag 9 The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is currently re- cruiting for its Joint Task Force X (JTF X), and have a number of advertisements out to attract individuals who want to serve their country. And serve in Cana- da’s human intelligence unit. There is a recruitment stop at CFB Shilo April 19 at the MPTF.

Soldiers needed for human intelligence unit

Shilo Stag erational and tactical HUMINT resources in support of Department of National Defence (DND) and CAF Do you have a goal of one day serving your country programs and operations. as a member of Joint Task Force X (JTF X)? To achieve its mandate, JTF X must select and Force If so, recruitment is underway, with a stop at CFB generate source handlers and interrogators from Shilo scheduled for April 19, with two sessions start- within the CAF. Additional info can be found at the ing at 2 and 7 p.m. in room 13 at the MPTF. JTF X DWAN webpage. If you can’t make the CFB Shilo sessions, there are The aim of the recruitment and information ses- two planned the following day at 17 Wing Winnipeg sions: To provide information to prospective candi- at the Netherlands Theatre. Sessions are also at 2 and dates interested in becoming source handlers, inter- 7 p.m. rogators, or a variety of support positions within the “Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members interest- unit; the application, selection and training process; a ed in attending these info sessions must be prepared broad overview of the HUMINT function and activi- to present their military IDs upon request,” noted ties; and personal and professional advantages of a JTF X Recruiting and Selection Offi cer Capt Alain Bi- posting to JTF X. lodeau. Relevant CANFORGENs are available by visiting “Due to the sensitive nature of some discussion sub- the following websites: jects within this info brief, families and friends of CAF http://vcds.mil.ca/apps/canforgens/default-eng.asp?id=034- members are not permitted to attend.” 17&type=canforgen JTF X is Canada’s human intelligence (HUMINT) http://vcds.mil.ca/apps/canforgens/default-eng.asp?id=033- unit, responsible for the provision of strategic, op- 17&type=canforgen

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With spring thaw underway, a section of Kingston Av- enue was fl ooded, with the intersection stop sign re- fl ected in the pooling water. Photo by Jules Xavier 10 Shilo Stag April 6, 2017 Improved CF Appreciation website launched Stag Special In addition, users will be able to access their CFOne Card on their Smartphone, ensuring users always Since 2011, the CF Appreciation program has of- have their ID on hand. fered a variety of discounts to currently serving mem- Special features include: Mobile-friendly browser bers of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), veterans, support; geo-location functionality and easier to fi nd and their respective families in recognition of their what you’re looking for. sacrifi ces and dedication. “I am excited to see fi rst-hand the launch of the To help the entire CAF community to save on a CF Appreciation mobile-friendly website. Whether daily basis, no matter where they are, www.CFAppre- in Canada or abroad, you can now easily see all the ciation.ca has been updated with a modern “look and discounts and savings around you, on your tablet or feel” that will allow users to fi nd customized offers phone in the area where you will be traveling,” said around them. Commodore Sean Cantelon, Director General Morale Users will be able to access the website wherever and Welfare Services. they are and on any hand held device from Smart- “On behalf of the [CAF] community, I am grateful phone to tablet to computer. for all industry partners that are part of the CF Appre- The site will also feature a new, more intuitive de- ciation program. I look forward to continued growth sign making searching easier, by keyword, location, in this regard.” and company name, offering users customized search With the aim of expanding its audience of users, new results. industry partners, including those local, regional, and national, have been approached to offer discounts, while some existing industry partners have chosen to enhance their offers, further increasing benefi ts to the CAF community. At home, on the road, or abroad, www.CFApprecia- tion.ca wants to ensure you will have easy access to Call KEVIN GREGORY 204-740-0090 all discounts at your fi ngertips. Saving together will [email protected] never be so easy. brandonrealtyservices.ca Visit www.CFAppreciation.ca to see for yourself, or An advertisement for cameras from Brown’s Drug connect with the CF Appreciation team at 1-855-235- Store in Brandon from a circa 1969 copy of the Shilo FEATURE PROPERTY 3099 for more information. 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We want you on our team The Shilo Stag is looking for another sales consul- tant for its team. Help us sell the Brandon business market on advertising in the Stag. They have a cap- tive audience — especially with people here who are new to the community after being posted here from elsewhere in Canada. Where do you shop for new glasses; groom your dog; take the wife out for an an- niversary dinner; buy a new car or have winter tires put on the van with the advent of winter; shop for back to school clothes and supplies? Working on commission, you can set your own hours. The more you hustle and sign advertisers up to promote their business in the Stag, the more you earn. Drop by the Stag's office in The Keystone Centre was the venue for a volunteer appreciation event hosted by PSP prior to a Brandon CANEX and see Jules or Sarah about the job. Or call Wheat Kings game. Sponsored by CANEX and Base Fund, 112 attended this event out of 162 volunteer names 204-765-3000 ext 3013/3093. Be part of the award- submitted to PSP organizers, who want to thank the financial contribution from Base Fund and CANEX. Pizza was served following the presentation of certificates to the volunteers. Photo by Jules Xavier winning Shilo Stag team. Learn about real estate while enjoying a coffee CLASSIFIED ADS Email: [email protected] • Phone 204-765-3000, ext 3013 • Fax 204-765-3814 MFRC Special $10 for rst 20 words, Would you like the opportunity to meet military/ 10¢ for each additional word spouse-friendly employers face to face? Perhaps ask questions, or submit your resume? Deadline for next issue: CFB Shilo’s MFRC plays host to an employer coffee April 13 at noon break from 10 to 10:30 a.m. the second Thursday of Free ads (non-pro t only) every month. restricted to members of the April’s coffee break will feature Sutton-Harrison CAF, employees of CFB Shilo and the Realty — join us at the MFRC to obtain first-hand in- residents of the surrounding area. formation about being a realtor. The following month, we’re featuring West Can Services Services Services Employment Human Resource Solutions. Hope to see you there. Greg Steele Canadian Fire- NEED YOUR TAXES CANEX WANTS YOU: Watch our newsletter and Facebook page for infor- arms Safety Course Instruc- DONE? Fast, friendly, and Clerk/cashier part-time posi- tor/Examiner Offering Red mation and employment opportunities. personal service. Located out- tion with 13 to 32 hr /week re- Cross first aid training. Mani- side the gate. For all your in- To subscribe to our newsletter, visit www.cafcon- toba Hunter Safety instruc- quired. Must be available days/ nection.ca come tax needs contact Ingrid tor. Courses offered at least evenings, and weekends. Un- For additional information contact CFB Shilo MFRC monthly, more often with de- Wasserburg at 204-763-4357. employment counsellor Christine Helgason at 204- mand. Firearm/hunter safety OPEN ALL YEAR. der the direction of the depart- 765-3000 ext 3352. courses planned seasonally. ment supervisor, a clerk/cashier Restricted and non-restricted. Employment scans customer purchases, pro- Call 204-725-1608. E-mail cesses the transactions, and ac- St. Barbara’s [email protected] Looking for a job on the Protestant Chapel Base? Submit resumes to NPF cepts payment. He/she prices, Sunday at 10:30 a.m. with We buy and sell good used HR office via e-mail quoting stocks shelves, counters and Sunday school & nursery furniture/appliances and we competition # to npfhrshilo@ display areas with merchandise deal in coins and coin/stamp cfmws.com OR for more de- Padre Costen - ext 3381 and keeps stock in order. He/ supplies. People’s Market tailed information on the jobs Padre Dennis - ext 3088 Place, 32-13th St., Brandon, she performs cleaning duties Padre Lee - ext 3090 offered at CFB Shilo visit: 204-727-4708. as required. Starting salary for Padre Neil - ext 6836 www.cfmws.com • • • this CAT 1 position is $11.68 Our Lady of Shilo Tree Planting per hour, and after two-month Roman Catholic Chapel probation increases to $11.94. Sunday at 10:30 a.m. 1st Shilo Scouts are looking for acreages to plants trees on in the Apply in person at CANEX Faith Studies Tuesday 18:30 spring. If you are interested contact Linda Levesque at 204-765- admin office, or NPF Human Confessions by appointment 3000 ext 3396 for more information. Padre Ihuoma - ext 3089 Resources office at Base HQ. Automobile For Sale

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Opening ceremony of the 110th edition of the Royal Manitoba Win- ter Fair (#RMWF) at the Keystone Centre, with CFB Shilo involved along with the Lord Strathcona’s Horse Mounted Troop out of Gar- rison Edmonton, plus air, sea and army cadets from the Westman. Leading the parade was Maj Lindsay Jackson. Photos by Jules Xavier

MILITARY SALUTE Royal Manitoba Winter Fair