THE HACKLE 2017 ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT) Table of Contents

Regimental Data | Page 3 Colours of the Lorne Scots | Page 5 In Memoriam | Page 6 State of the Regiment | Page 7 RSM’s Remarks | Page 8 From the Honourary Colonels | Page 9 From the Association President | Page 13 From the Company Desks | Page 15 From the Army Cadet Corps’ | Page 20 The Infantry Sash | Page 24 OP Lentus 17-03 | Page 25 IRONMAN 2016 | Page 27 Tug of War 2016 | Page 28 EX Steadfast Warrior | Page 29 Ex Bold Quest 17.3 | Page 30 An Almost Victoria Cross for the Lorne Scots | Page 31 Fortissimo | Page 33 Faces & Places | Page 34

Editor Sgt Christopher Banks, CD

Special Thanks to all Contributors of this years issue.

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Cover photo by Sgt Banks

This issue was printed on 30 Nov 2017 ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT) Regimental Battle Honours Defence of Canada 1812-1815, Detroit, Queenston, Niagara, YPRES 1915-17, Festubert 1915, MOUNT SORREL, SOMME 1916, ARRAS 1917 ‘18, HILL 70, AMIENS, HINDENBURG LINE, PURSUIT TO MONS, SICILY 1943, ITALY 1943-45, NORTHWEST EUROPE 1944-45, Afghanistan

(The Battle Honours in capital letters are emblazoned on the Regimental Colours)

Freedoms Awarded

1969 & 1979 1981 1984 1987 1998 2004 2009 2014 City of Region of Town of Town of City of Communities Town of City of Brampton Dufferin Oakville Halton Hills Toronto of Dufferin Milton Mississauga County

Regimental Disposition

Regimental Headquarters Halton Company The Lorne Scots 2 Chapel Street Colonel John Roaf Barber, ED, CD Pipes & Drums Band Brampton, Ontario Armoury Colonel John Roaf Barber, ED, CD L6W 2H1 91 Todd Road Armoury (905) 451-5724 x7258 Georgetown, Ontario 91 Todd Road Fax (905) 454-1533 L7G 4R8 Georgetown, Ontario (905) 702-2251 L7G 4R8 Dufferin Company Fax (905) 877-8827 (905) 702-2270 2 Chapel Street Fax (905) 877-8827 Brampton, Ontario Halton Company—Det Oakville L6W 2H1 90 Thomas Street The Lorne Scots (905) 451-5724 x7233 Oakville, Ontario Regimental Museum Fax (905) 454-1533 L6J 3A6 48 John Street (905) 844-0604 Brampton, Ontario The Lorne Scots (905) 844-7399 L6W 2H1 Regimental Association (905) 451-5724 x7251 2 Chapel Street Peel Company Fax (905) 454-1533 Brampton, Ontario 12 Chapel Street L6W 2H1 Brampton, Ontario L6W 2H1 (905) 451-2741 Fax (905) 454-1533

Officers 19 P Res 1 Reg F

NCOs 221 P Res 2 Reg F ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT) The Colonel-in-Chief Field Marshal, His Royal Highness Prince Edward, Duke of Kent KG, GCMG, GCVO, CD, ADC(P)

Honorary Colonel Honorary Colonel W.A. Adcock, OMM, CD Honorary Lieutenant Colonel Honorary Lieutenant Colonel C. Hayman

Commanding Officer Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas Ruggle, CD

Perpetuating The 37th, 74th, 76th, 126th, 164th and the 234th Battalions, Canadian Expeditionary Force 1914-18

Regimental Birthday 14 September 1866

Regimental Headquarters

Deputy Commanding Officer Major M. Whitehead, CD Adjutant Captain J. Dancey Regimental Sergeant-Major Chief Warrant Officer M. Colbeck, CD Officer Commanding Peel Company Captain M. Proulx Officer Commanding Halton Company Captain N. Roadhouse Officer Commanding Dufferin Company Major R. Moyer, CD

Drum Major Drum Major I.D. McGibbon, CD Pipe Major Doug Wickham

Allied Regiment The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers London, UK

Affiliated Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps 557 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps, Brampton, Ontario 676 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps, Georgetown, Ontario 1188 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps, Oakville, Ontario 1849 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps, Orangeville, Ontario 2990 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps, Milton, Ontario ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT) Colours of the Lorne Scots

The Colours of the Lorne Scots (PD&H) Regiment On the 14th September 1991, the 125th anniversary of the formation of the Unit, the Colonel-in -Chief, Field Marshal, His Royal Highness, The Duke of Kent, KG, GCMG, GCVO, CD, ADC (P) presented a new Stand of Colours to the Regiment.

The Queens Colour

The Regimental Colour ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT) In Memoriam

Corporal Tristan Kettles 15 September 1991 - 10 September 2017

Suddenly in Mississauga on, Saturday, September 9, 2017, just prior to his 26th birthday. Beloved son of Jim and Stephanie, and much loved brother of Tiffany. Loving long time boyfriend of Arielle. Cherished grandson of Jim and Hazel, An- na and the late Adolf. Dear nephew of Ake and Dale, Eva and Koen, Liz and Jeff, John and Julie; and cousin of Kai; Estelle, Esme; Krystal, Rachel, Charlotte; Justin and Sarah. Proud serving member of Peel Regional Police since May 2011. For- mer member of the Lorne Scots Regiment

We Will Remember Him ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT) The State of the Regiment

The Regiment is officially in its 151st year, but now recognized with the 1812 Bale Honours to have a lineage that goes back over 200. The changes our communies have seen during this period are immense. At the start of the War of 1812, Port Credit was sll home to some of the Mississauga of the New Credit First Naon, and Chiefs Jo- seph Sawyer and John Sunday served alongside their fellow residents of Peel and Halton Counes. It wasn't unl almost twenty years later that Dufferin County began to see its first European selement. Today, Peel, Dufferin and Halton Counes are some of the most diverse and vibrant in the Country; and remain popular and successful areas of selement for new Canadians, and sll alongside people who have been here for generaons.

The Regiment has been one of the very few constants. This needs to be maintained and the way to do that is to know our history and to promote it with our friends and neighbours, as something to be proud of, and as some- thing worthy of serving. The Strengthen the Army Reserve programme, iniated by the Commander of the Canadi- an Army, has given us a unique opportunity to grow the organizaon outside of me of war. We all know the val- ue of the Army; in the skills and experience which we acquire and the ethical values we have inslled into us; all of us need to be champions of this to the public. We need to recreate ourselves as an employer of choice and value, to the public. That success will depend on all leaders, but will be reflected most strongly at the first level of leader- ship any new recruit or member of the public meets. From Private (R) to Lieutenant-Colonel, we all have an im- pact, by the way we represent our role as soldiers.

We need to become advocates for our history. The good and the bad, as they all provide things we can learn from or to model ourselves on. Sgt. Buck Hutchinson of Caledon East, who won the Military Medal for tending the wounded on the balefield of Passchendaele in 1917, and then was awarded the Disnguished Conduct Medal for killing 31 German soldiers at Canal du Nord and Abancourt Ridge. Compassion and controlled aggression; as the situaon required.

We also need to promote the ideal of being the soldier that simply does their job, and does it well without acco- lades or awards. Private Edward Summers from Burlington, joined the 76th Baalion and later transferred to the 4th Baalion. He was sent to a hospital in England in October 1916, aer being wounded with shrapnel in the face. On his return to the front, he was sent back to the 4th Baalion, where he died at Vimy Ridge, age 23. His only memorial, save our memories, is at Nine Elms Military Cemetery, Thelus, France.

The Regiment now has a handbook, that describes many of the histories and tradions of The Regiment. Read it. It will serve you in good stead, when you meet the public or your new recruits. Be a leader for the Army and The Regiment, in our communies.

Air Son Ar Dutchais

LCol T Ruggle Commanding Officer

07 ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT) RSM’s Remarks

I take great pride in the honour of wring my first arcle for the Primrose Hackle as the Regimental Sergeant Major. I look forward to wring a few more, and I would like to offer my thanks to the dedicated NCOs and Officers of this Regi- ment who have provided me with the assistance and mentorship to achieve this goal. I encourage all of you to take aim at leading this Regiment, and I challenge you to do so in every posion that you achieve.

Some of my first words as RSM were to begin the discussion of “who we are”. The Commanding Officer and I will be dedicang much of our me and effort to bringing the amazing history of our Regiment back to the conversaons that you have and back into the daily fabric of our culture. Without knowing our history, heritage, philosophy, and core values we can never know who we really are as Lorne Scots.

While we will spend some me re-learning our history and heritage, we can connue to pracce our philosophy and core values. Every soldier in this Regiment is a Leader. Commit yourself to leading posi- ve change in the CAF and embrace the goals that our instuon is moving towards.

Take every opportunity to learn, rehearse, and confirm your core skills. We are, at our hearts, soldiers in Canada’s Army. Be it as members of Canada’s Infantry Corps or the other highly skilled trades which make up our Regiment, we can all strive to Achieve Professional Competence1 in each and every task that we are given by our commanders. Seek and accept every opportunity to test and prove your skills not only to your soldiers but to yourself. Do not waste the short opportunies that you are given to become a master of the skills, techniques, and atudes of our job. And never forget our Core Military Values of:

Duty, Loyalty, Integrity, and Courage2

Another core value that we should not easily forget is our Warrior Spirit. Everything that we do as members of the Profession of Arms should revolve around achieving success in our military tasks and missions. Approach all of your daily tasks with Warrior Spirit. Approach every mission that you are giv- en with Warrior Spirit. Embody Warrior Spirit in your dress, your deportment, and your methods and decisions.

As further opportunity begins to present itself to us in the form of Operaonal Deployments I would also like to offer the reminder that we need to look aer each other as well as members of a family should. Let us all promote the support that we can offer our friends and colleagues, as well as the sup- port that we can offer their families when they are at home or abroad.

Next year should be fun for all of us. We will be given ample opportunity to master our skills, remem- ber our tradions, and know exactly who we are as Lorne Scots.

MWO Mahew Colbeck RSM

1: Naonal Defence, Leadership in the Canadian Forces: Leading People. A-PA-005-000/AP-005. Oawa. Chief of Defence Staff, 2007.

2: Naonal Defence, Duty with Honour: The Profession of Arms in Canada. A-PA-005-000/AP-001. Oawa. Chief of Defence Staff, 2009. 08 ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT) From the Honourary Colonel

It’s hard to believe that it’s been over a year since we celebrated the 150th Anniversary of the Regiment. The Regimental Family is sll basking in the glory of that weekend but the acve members of the Regiment are even busier than they were last year. According to 4 Div Comd and 32 Bde Comd we will see an increased Op tempo and there is a high probability of increased internaonal task’s for Reservists.

I think most of you know that Lina and I took a break aer the 150th cele- braons fulfilling one major item on our bucket list. We spent 4 months circumnavigang the world on MV Magellan a midsize cruise ship. We le Tilbury on the 5th of Jan 2017 and arrived back in England on the 5th of May 2017. We visited 41 ports and 28 countries. We experienced force 10 Gales, saw exoc creatures like the Komodo dragon and ate strange food like snake soup. We snorkeled with sharks in Bora Bora and experienced the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef and climbed a mountain on Hamilton Island. We were scouted by Yemeni Pirates of the coast of Yemen and missed a riot in Jerusalem by one day. We had 4 medical evacuaons by helicopter and several died on the voyage. I am in the process of eding over 4000 pictures, so Lina and I can bore everyone with a slide show.

Our adventure did not end when we came ashore in Tilbury England on May 5th. We began a 5 day visit with our friends in the Fusiliers. We spent two days in London with Col James Denny (regimental Secretary of the RRF) and his lovely wife Nancy. We aended a Regimental Church service at the tower of London and visited the west end were we saw the musical Kinky Boots.

Aer London we travelled to Sandhurst to visit with MGen Paul Nanson ( Colonel of the RRF Regimental Family) and his wife Lou. We stayed with the Nanson’s at Government House. Aer an evening with the Nanson Family, the following day we travelled to Tamworth with the Comd's driver to meet with the CO of the Ist Bn RRF LCol J Lamb. We had an excellent briefing from Col Lamb on the state of the Regiment who is very keen to create the opportunity for small unit exchanges with our Regiment. Following the briefing with the CO, we were given a hands on demonstraon of the famous Warrior fighng vehicle by the Sr NCO’s of the Bn. Aer a great lunch with the Officers of the Regi- ment we aended a lecture by LGen Robert Brown (Comd US Army in the Pacific). Gen Brown discussed the threats facing the US and their allies in the 21st Century. He was especially concerned with cyber space. Later we dined with the Nanson’s, the Browns and several officers and diplomates from the US embassy.

I spent the last morning vising the cadets in their lectures and drill periods. While I was vising the cadet lines Lina, Lou and Mrs. Brown met with mem- bers of the Gurkha demonstraon Company.

Aer dinner in the officer mess MGen Nanson & I had a late evening discus- sion on our visit next year. He indicated he would like a strong presence of Lorne’s on parade next sept. I cannot under esmate the importance of the visit of the CO & the HLCol in April/May of this year and our visit in cemenng our long lasng relaonship with the Lancashire Fusiliers and the Royal Regi- ment of Fusiliers. 09 ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT)

At long last on 10 May 2017 we arrived back in Canada and in late May we finally had the official Change of Honou- raries. We welcomed HLCol Craig Hayman and his wife Tammy to the Regimental Family. At the same me we thanked Col Gary Reamy and his charming wife Joanne for their unbelievable support and contribuons to the Regi- ment over the last 5 years. Gary is sll fully engaged with the senate and trust fund . On behalf of the Regimental Family I thank Gary for his leadership and friendship.

In June The Honorary’s aended as many Lorne Scots Ca- det inspecons as we could. I think we can all agree that today’s cadets truly represent the best of Canadian youth in Canada. Later in the month the Hon Cols aended an Honorary Colonels conference in Kingston were we discussed best pracses for Regimental Senates with all Hon- orary Colonels from across 4 Div. Out of these came a decision to revitalize the senate . Under the leadership of the HLCol a commiee was struck to create a new vision, terms of reference and roles of the senate. One of the mandates of the review is to add to the senate, members of the community’s within the Regimental footprint. These individuals will be carefully selected based on their status and esteem within the communies and their ability to enhance the visibility of the Regiment. The final document has been completed and will be voted on by the full senate by the end of the year.

In the meanme we are looking for a large conngent from the Associaon to travel to London in September 2018. The infor- maon on flights and some of the opons for hotels is now on the Associaon website. All informaon on flight bookings and the schedule of payments is included on the website. We are also hop- ing for a group to represent the Regiment in Bury on the 28th and 29th of April 2018.

In conclusion, I can assure the Regimental Family that 151 years aer the founding of the Regiment we are geng stronger. Under the leadership of LCol Ruggle and RSM Colbeck the Regiment is ready for any task the Army wants us to do. On behalf of the Regi- mental Senate, Lina and I wish all members of our Regimental Family a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year.

Honorary Colonel William. Adcock, OMM, CD

10 ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT) From the Honourary Lieutenant Colonel

The year started with our winter Training exercises at Camp Burwash. This was a great opportunity to meet many of you for the first me. The condions were perfect for execung a night me ambush in the snow. I le very impressed with the commitment and focus of our soldiers.

In appreciaon for your service I opened the doors of my small business in March, the Oakville Indoor Golf Centre, for a fun night. We had more than 25 members of the regiment out for indoor golf, pizza and beer. Also, in March I aended the Kilted Regimental Conference in Oawa with our Commanding Officer, our Pipe Major Doug Wickham and Band Officer Captain Ian Sengas- ner. We received a briefing from Brigadier-General S.M.Cadden and discussed dress and deportment and other issues. Brigadier Alastair Bruce of the Brish Army was the guest of honour the Mess Dinner.

In April I accompanied our Commanding Officer to Bury to aend the annual commemoraon of the Bale of Gallipoli with our allied regiment, the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers. We toured the Lancashire Fusiliers Museum, which is most impressive, and then parcipated in the church service and parade. Then we travelled to London and met with our Colonel-in-Chief: Field Marshal HRH the Duke of Kent, KG, GCMG, GCVO, ADC(P) to provide an update on the state of the Regiment. The meeng went well; the Duke was very en- gaged in the opportunity for more of our soldiers to be deployed. Later the same day we aended a lunch hosted by Maj. General Paul Nanson. The lunch included representaon of all Allied Regi- ments of the Royal Regiment of Fusilers from around the world and members of Canada House including Brig. General Lowell Thomas. The purpose of the lunch was to discuss the celebraon of the RRF’s 50 anniversary. The following night my wife and I had the honour of staying in the Tower of London thanks to the RRF; what an experience. No ghost sings but we were le with a deep sense of the service, sacrifice and history of the Tower of London.

The Change of Command Ceremony for the Honouraries took place on May 25. It was my first parade, as many of you may have noced. I look forward to the next parade as I have been working with the RSM on drill!

In August we hosted a Senate barbecue with spouses at our home. This was an opportunity for me to get to know each of the Senate members and for the HCol and I to posion the need to reform the Senate so that we may become even more effecve by beer engag- ing our communies by bringing community members into our organ- izaon. Almost immediately aer the event I le for Tanzania to climb Mount Kilimanjaro with one of my best friends. He summited, sadly I did not. My climb ended at 15,000’ due to Altude Sickness. Regardless, it was a once-in-a-lifeme experience.

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Kudo's to the Regimental Associaon for running the Colonel Frank Ching Memorial Golf Tournament, it was a great success and we really enjoyed parcipang!

On September 5 I hosted the HCol at the 47th Tin Hat Memorial Golf Tournament and Mess Dinner at the Oakville Golf Club. This is the longest running military recognion tournament in Canada. Each year a different branch of the military is recognized. This year was the Air Force. Regardless, Lorne Scots representaon was strong with Cpl Frederico piping in the head table for the Mess Dinner and providing an interlude and accompanied band from the 7th Toronto Regiment RCA. In addion, Cpl Forbes & Cpl Oerson did an excellent job as flag standards on the 9th & 18th greens, ensuring the Ca- nadian Flag and the service flags for the army, navy and Air Force never touched the ground. More importantly, they engaged parcipants in discussion about the Lorne Scots and represented the Regi- ment and the army well.

Later in September I was elected to the Oakville Trafalgar Memori- al Hospital Foundaon Board of Directors. This is the other cause that I am donang me and energy too. I had not realized that our universal healthcare covers only the hospital buildings and salaries of all employees, but not the equipment. Hard for a doctor to op- erate without a scalpel!

On October 11 the HCol and I held meengs with the Mayor of Oakville and the MP for the riding of Oakville, John Oliver. We dis- cussed the state of the Regiment, our focus on growth, the work being done to increase our presence in each of our communies and the status of the Oakville Armoury. Both were excellent meengs. Both leaders are passionate about the history and fu- ture of the Lorne Scots

In mid October we held a special meeng of a sub-commiee of the Senate to revise the Senate “Terms of Reference” to set the path to bringing Community Leaders into the Senate so that we can: aract and develop a pool of individuals that could address the succession of our Honorary Colonels and Lieutenant Colonels. Addionally, this will also allow us to ensure that we become more inclusive and increase our community engagement. More to follow on this in the coming months.

I Look forward to winter exercises and celebrang the 50th anniversary of our allied regiment.

I wish all of you a very happy holiday season and a healthy and successful 2018.

Air Son Ar Duthchais.

Yours truly,

Honorary Lieutenant Colonel Craig Hayman

12 ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT) From the Association President

Happy Holidays to the members of the Regiment. I am honoured to be the President of the associaon and take great pride in represenng all Lorne Scots, both current and past. Since being nominated and accepng the posion in May it is my goal to create an organiza- on that has value to members through communica- on, engagement and camaraderie. We are working hard to create value for the membership.

As 2017 is coming to an end it is my pleasure to be able to look back on the acvies the associaon has parcipated in the past year and the plans for the future. With thanks to Sergeant Kiss the Associa- on hosted an Oakville Pub Crawl, this consisted of a group of members wandering around downtown Oakville pacing back and forth between the armouries and the local pubs. This is the third year we have hosted the event in Oakville and it is a tradion that will connue.

The Associaon hosted the 4th annual Tom Dunn Memorial Soball tournament in Brampton. HCol Dunn’s family provided a BBQ lunch to all parcipants and their families, approximately one hundred people, which was once again cooked by Sgt (Ret’d) Garceau. This was once again a free event to all parcipants and for the second year in row team friends and families beat the Regimental teams. This is an event that has already been scheduled for June 2nd 2018 so mark your calendars accordingly.

On Labour Day CWO Murphy and Sgt Reider together with many volunteers organized the Col Frank Ching Memorial Golf Tournament which had a very large turn out this year. Ninety six golfers tee’d off at the Acton Golf and Country club. This is an extraordinary event and connues to be the unofficial end of summer. This is the major fundraising event for the associaon and the growth of the tourna- ment and its success is a result of the strong support of the membership so thank you all very much.

In October the Associaon execuve hosted the first ever Kids Halloween party at the Brampton ar- mouries. With a haunted house, bobbing for apples, kid’s cras, and a costume contest, this was an excellent opportunity for member to introduce their tradional families with their regimental family. The party planning commiee did an outstanding job transforming the armouries and from the smiles I saw on the kids, the parents, and grandparents I would say it was a good me had by all. We are al- ready looking forward to a repeat of this event.

November of 2017 saw a return of the curling “Boarspiel” in Georgetown. Our members took their brooms and brews to the ice in the spirit of friendly compeon while keeping in mind the lighter side of being terrible at the actual sport. Several raffle prizes were donated by our honouraries and it was a great experience for those who aended. If you weren’t in aendance ask around, you’ll hear you missed a great event and definitely want to get a foursome for next year.

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The associaon is excited this year to present the first annual “Presidents Award” to a serving member who has shown dedicaon, leadership and athlec ability while movang members around them. We are always trying to come up with ways to recognize members of the associaon to improve them- selves and others while represenng the unit in compeon.

2018 has the associaon travelling to England to celebrate the allied regiments 50th Birthday in Sep- tember. Plans are already underway with flights arranged and accommodaons being looked into. Any members interested in joining in the celebraon contact the associaon execuve for further de- tails.

I am excited about the events that the associaon has been organizing and I hope the membership is seeing value in the hard work. My goal as the president is to connue to reach out to members and strive to assist current and past Lorne Scots in any way I can. If you know any members who have lost contact with us please let them know there is a place in the associaon for any past members. I am interested in any ideas you may have to improve our service to you, so feel free to contact me.

Air Son Ar Duthchais

Sgt (Ret’d) Andrew Harris Lorne Scots Regimental Associaon President

The Lorne Scots Association

Every Member of the Regiment, past and present, is part of the Regimental Family, the Association is what supports that family.

Visit the Association Website : www.LORNESCOTS.ca

Check out the Association Newsletter : www.LORNESCOTS.ca under the Communications tab

Former Members of the Regiment: Join the Association and be part of the Family. Membership is $25 per year, check out the Membership page on the website. 14 ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT) From the Halton Company Desk

2017 was an excing year for Halton Company! As in past years, the Company was incredibly busy with roune admin nights, parade nights, exercises, and addional ad hoc tasks. Despite the merciless operaonal tempo, Halton Company not only survived but flourished. It has been an absolute privilege and delight to Com- mand Halton Company and observe its transformaon over these past twelve months. Evidently, leadership is not just something we learn about or pracce on course when our DS are assessing us. It is something we embody, it is a part of who we are, it is who we become, and it is for everyone. Most importantly, however, it works; 2017 affirmed this profound truth.

This year alone Halton Company’s aendance skyrocketed back to historical levels as Secons Command- ers held soldiers accountable and inspired dedicaon. This included the full spectrum of operaonal requirements but was especially noced on exercises and many community outreach events. The second order effects came swily as the culture of our company began to improve. Soldiers got fier, stood taller, and everyone walked with a lile more “pep in their step” as a new Company identy began to emerge. The days of A Coy vs C Coy are long gone. Now Halton Coy, structured as Arras Pl (Oakville) and Somme Pl (Georgetown), has become one cohesive fighng force. This cultural change will only improve with me as more soldiers are recruited through our Regi- ment’s plan to exploit the opportunies brought on by the Strengthening the Army Reserves iniave.

Similarly, the quality of soldier skills at Halton Coy drascally improved this year. Our dominance of the Secon Light Infantry Compeon was palpable on Ex ABLE WARRIOR I where all three of Halton’s secons achieved highest marks for the first aid and marksmanship categories. Connuing the legacy of the Regiment’s reputaon for excellent marksmanship, Halton Coy set the standard. I suppose somethings never change, even 151 years of marksmanship. This year’s IRONMAN team was comprised almost enrely of Halton Coy soldiers and overall parcipaon in this extra-curricular task improved from last year. Similarly, Halton Coy many of the spots for Op LENTUS this past spring coming to the aid of Canadians in need. Most recently, two soldiers self-idenfied and were successfully enrolled on Op UNIFIER. For all the monotony of daily life as a reservist, I’d venture to sug- gest experiences like this make it all worth it in the end. There is no greater feeling than coming to the aid of someone in need while in uniform represenng the greatest country in the world.

In addion to soldiering, Halton Coy has also achieved significant success in connecng with the communi- ty and Canadians at large. Halton Company’s visibility in the community was especially evident during Remem- brance Week where Halton Company filled 67% of all speaking engagements, were present at seven different pa- rades, and aended two legion dinners. Many of Halton’s soldiers parcipated in mulple events doing more than their fair share. Becoming more connected and visible in the community will be crical to the Company’s success in increasing our recruitment intact during the narrow window afforded us by the StAR. In my eyes, Halton Com- pany has gone above and beyond in their fulfilment of this crical task.

I credit these successes to the increase Halton Company has seen in its secon level leadership cadre. As our Regiment grows with the StAR iniave our ability to sustain and manage our organizaon from a personnel perspecve will become strained. It is imperave that soldiers at all levels begin thinking as leaders. Some will be subordinates and some will be superiors but all must influence the organizaon as leaders. This is not my Compa- ny; it is our Company so never stop giving a damn about it. Never stop trying to make it a beer place to serve. To that end, I want to take a moment and congratulate the following individuals on compleng their PLQ – Infan- try course this past summer. MCpl Gordon, MCpl Lemire, and MCpl Vander Burght took an important step in their military careers and our Company has certainly benefited from it. In fact, MCpl Gordon merited 2nd place on his PLQ-I which is no small feat. I was delighted to hear the news and have since designated him as Halton Company’s 15 ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT)

Mr. Congeniality as one of his secondary dues. He has fulfilled all ceremonial tasks since then with excellence. Even those individuals who went on course but were unable to complete it for various legimate reasons (none were training failures) are to be commended. They did what many have not in the past; they tried.

Pte Manych’s performance and parcipaon this year must also be highlighted. Though junior and inexpe- rienced as one of Halton Company’s newer soldiers, his leadership qualies are obvious. His soldier skills, profes- sionalism, and dedicaon this year will set him up nicely for his upcoming deployment on Op UNIFIER. He is a liv- ing example that we can all lead and achieve professional competence despite our age or inexperience.

The momentum Halton Company has achieved this past year is nothing short of inspiring and contagious. Sll despite our successes, we must never stop seeking to improve as a sub-unit. In order to maintain our momen- tum we must improve our administrave capacity. As we connue to grow and achieve, our personnel and human resource facules will inevitably become strained. To migate this concern, every member must begin to care about proper administrave procedures otherwise we will not be able to consolidate upon the advances we have made in terms of our cohesion. Soldiers will not experience this cohesion if their administrave needs consistently “fall through the cracks.” Contrary to popular belief, admin is not “just for Officers” it is for everyone because it effects everyone. Sgt Kiss is a shining example of administrave leadership I’d like to see us all develop. Without his steadfast leadership, Arras Pl would have likely fallen apart this past year considering the unique administra- ve challenges they face being furthest from Brampton. By far he is my strongest and most reliable administrator and without him the Company would have lost visibility on readiness levels, career progression, and several com- plex personnel concerns. We could all benefit from reflecng on Sgt Kiss’ servant leadership and the impact he has on this Unit.

Unfortunately, Sgt Kiss and I cannot administer this growing organizaon alone. In order to ensure Halton Company’s future success, we must ensure that we connue to develop the secon and platoon level leadership of the Company. Corporals must take their leadership courses (including Advanced Small Arms) and we must grow the Officer Corps. While new Officer Recruits have joined, past experience suggests there is no such thing as “too many” Officer Recruits given the dropout rate. Those interested in commissioning must self-idenfy themselves. Becoming a Commissioned Infantry Officer is one of the most rewarding accomplishments you can ever have. Spe- cifically, serving as an Infantry Officer at the Lorne Scots is as incredibly meaningful as it is desperately required.

In closing, I now speak directly with the soldiers of Halton Company: thank you for what you do for this Company. Thank you for allowing the leadership of Halton to witness what you were and what you are connuing to become. I know how hard you work and how demanding the operaonal tempo of the Regiment can be. I want you to know that you are valued and that you belong to this Company. Halton Company would not be the same without each and every one of you. Your Christmas break is well deserved and I would encourage you all to both take rest and revel in all your accomplishments this year. Enjoy your families and thank them for their service in being the strength be- hind your uniform. As we return to duty in the New Year, let us con- nue to improve as a sub-unit always conducng ourselves in a manner that is worthy of both the uniform and hackle we proudly wear.

On behalf of myself and Sergeant Major Crawford, have a Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year!

Captain Nicholas Roadhouse Officer Commanding Halton Company

16 ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT) From the Peel Company Desk

Greengs Regimental Family! It’s a me honoured tradion that OC Peel Coy writes a leer for The Hackle to update you on the Company’s accomplishments over the last twelve months.

Soldiers, Senior NCOs and Officers in Peel Coy have connuously sought to achieve professional competence in their careers as professional soldiers within the Canadian Armed Forces Primary Reserves. Over the last twelve months, our members have brought great pride to the Company and Regiment across a broad spec- trum from Domesc Operaons to large scale Regular Force Training Exercises.

Peel Coy took the lead on nearly every collecve training exercise, including two Sub- Arcc fighng patrol exercises with two platoons receiving training in a company con- text for the first me in recent memory. The platoons conducted extremely difficult cross country navigaon culminang in complex acons on the objecves in the rough terrain and weather at the Canadian Forces Training Area Burwash. Soldiers at all levels gained knowledge through lessons learned and tested their skills in a very challenging environment.

Lt Simmons aended Exercise Royal Frost and Rugged Bear where he was handpicked (based on previous Regular Force exercises where he proved to be a very competent platoon commander) to lead 7 Platoon from Oscar Company, 3 RCR. Unfortunately for the Regiment, Lt Simmons was offered a Component Transfer into the Regular Force and le shortly thereaer for his Mechanized Platoon Commander Course in CFB Gagetown. Lt Simmons was an integral and well respected member of Peel Coy, and we all wish him success on his new journey.

In the past twelve months, Peel Coy was represented on an internaonal front. In February, we sent Cpl Trevius to Exercise Bapaume in New Zea- land (Wairau Military Camp) as part of a Toronto Scosh platoon made up of Canadian Soldiers to take part in live-fire training. In November, we sent MCpl Oerson to the 100th Anniversary of Passchendaele, where he conducted numerous ceremonial tasks across Belgium.

When Operaon LENTUS was stood up as a Domesc Operaon to assist with the flooding in Quebec, Peel Coy sent 5 soldiers with less than one day noce to move.

Finally as a testament to our commitment to physical fitness, we had three soldiers compete/finish the CFB Petawawa Ironman, along with one parcipant in the Army Run.

It has been a pleasure to be in command of this fine Company for the past three years and the Country we serve should feel honoured to be defended by such professional and skilled soldiers with as much dedicaon as those in Peel. On behalf of Sgt Maj M.A. Kase all members of Peel Coy, I would like to extend our warmest wishes to you and your families for a safe and joyous holiday season.

Captain Mahew Proulx Officer Commanding Peel Coy

17 ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT) From the Dufferin Company Desk

Dufferin Coy, aer coming from the very successful 150th celebraon in the Fall of 2016, worked to get back into a normal rou- ne. Finishing off 2016 Capt Stew Sheriff rered from the from the Army at the Christmas dinner . A well-deserved rerement aer 4 decades in the service. Cpl Cassey, the Regimental QM Storeman, was also named the Baalions top Corporal at the end of the year. BZ!

Capt Raf Schubert working in the OC’s posion moved on too - in this case to parental leave at the end of Feb. Again congratu- laons to him. Joining the Bn and taking over as OC of Dufferin Coy in Feb was Maj Richard Moyer who had recently returned from a deployment with the CAF to Africa.

Aer some planning and ancipaon the RQ stores, including the Bn’s ceremonial stores, were moved from 2 Chapel St to sur- plus space in Georgetown. Sgt Banks and Cpl Cassey had the lead on this and worked countless hours in preparaon and during the actual move. The vacated space will now be used for classroom space, a conference room and office space for the Coy and Training Cadre. Capt R Cook also returned to the Coy aer some me being ERE with the IA group.

The spring had a reduced op tempo for much of the unit with the minimal support posions to the Reg F preparing to deploy to Europe but Dufferin Coy kept busy. Training Cadre under Sgt Taylor conducted a pre-PLQ course for soldiers on training nights and during a May weekend. A very useful exercise for our future junior leaders. Sgt Taylor also conducted a familiarizaon session for the RCMI gun club on the Georgetown Armoury training facilies – parcularly the SAT and Urban Assault Range. This connues a reciprocal relaonship that saw our soldiers hosted by the RCMI club later in the fall in Borden.

The only Bn training event in the spring was EX Ballisc Galley the PWT 3 qualificaon shoot the first weekend in June. Dufferin Coy took over the running of this shoot and qualified just under 40 shooters to go on to further marksmanship training. That EX ended the training year for the unit as RST took over for the summer. This also marked the rerement of the long-me unit Chief clerk Sgt Bev Dalziel.

There was lile this year in the way of tradional summer concentraon. 2Lt Koopman completed her Log Officer LOCC train- ing in Borden before heading back to school. The CSM took a team of willing pullers to the annual Highland games in Eastern Ontario. When the unit resumed training in the fall we immediately changed the RSM followed the next week by the units’ ex- panded anniversary dinner. Dufferin Coy had a lead role in this with much thanks going to the day staff. During the dinner 3 long serving Dufferin Coy members were honoured: Maj Moyer with the first bar to his CD, WO Dioe with his second bar aer 32 years and Sgt Dalziel with her third bar to mark 42 years in the Army. Congratulaons all.

Personalies connued to change in the Coy: MCpl Drydak (PPCLI) joined the unit and took over the transport NCO role. Sgt Taylor le the training cadre for Peel Coy and WO Roper came from Halton Coy to take the lead in the cell. Sgt Robertson from the cadre also began her maternity leave in Sep and other training NCO’s were moved. Basic Winter Warfare run by 2Lt Aquilar- Cabrera and WO Roper started in October with 37 candidates. A big group. WO Roper is also course WO on the BMQ being run in Georgetown in conjuncon with 2 other Brigade units. Early fall also saw Sgt Sckley parcipate in the Toronto Invictus games. Aer this adventure she has moved on into a posion at Borden. With the BOR running thin on staff Sgt Malik from Brigade was brought in to help shore up the leadership.

The Band was not immune from the personnel changes in the Coy with long me Drum Maj McGibbon rering in the fall. The band connues to recruit new members and train willing musician Tuesday nights in Georgetown.

November saw the Baalion spread across the AO for Remembrance Day with the Coy parading mainly in Brampton. The OC and CSM escorted the HLCol with Halton Coy soldiers at the Oakville service. A good turnout by Lorne Scots throughout the area.

The year will wind up with Dufferin Coy looking aer the annual December training day and Men’s Christmas meal. Another year quickly coming to an end but the soldiers of Dufferin Coy can hold their heads up high knowing a job has been well done. Bring on 2018.

Maj R Moyer OC WO J Colter CSM 18 ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT) From the Pipes & Drums Band

2017 has been another evenul year for the Pipes and Drums. We have seen tremendous growth in our band size, and also in our connuing wish to increase our community foot- print.

Our training and instruconal program has seen great success, with over a dozen cadets from the 5 corps aending, some of which are now full members of the Pipes and Drums, and with any luck, on-strength members of the Regiment.. This training program is doubly effecve, as it allows us to bolster our numbers from a very enthusiasc source, and it al- lows us to aid the cadets with aaining their musical proficiency levels. We hope to conn- ue this venture for many years to come.

With regards to our on-strength members, we are pleased to report that two members, MCpls Cramer and Fed- erico, completed PLQ this summer. They overcame challenges and proved themselves to be more than competent leaders, and have returned to the band with skills that will undoubtedly aid them and those around them. Futher- more, Pte Kelly aended the School of Music in Borden, and completed his musician trades qualificaon.

On a sadder note, The Pipes and Drums also suffered a great loss this year. Cpl Tristan Keles passed away in September, and his death deeply impacted us all. Keles could only have been described as a character, and the unique memories that each band member has of him will be cherished. He is and will connue to be missed.

The Pipes and Drums has had a busy calendar, with many events spreading our members far across our area of opera- ons. Full band concerts at the Rose Theatre and Grace Unit- ed Church, and pipers sent to dinners, remembrance ceremo- nies, and even a concert with The Toronto Symphony Orches- tra at Roy Thomson Hall. We connue to be a public face for the regiment, ensuring the Primrose Hackle is on full display.

The band will also see a great change with regards to leadership. Drum Major Iain McGibbon rered this year, concluding a long and illustrious career. Iain has been a steadfast foundaon for the Pipes and Drums, ensuring its growth and survival for over 20 years and providing guidance to Pipe Majors and junior bandsmen alike. He has been the face of the band, and there has been no shortage of Taoo and concert posters, thanks to his excellent leadership and equally impressive moustache. We wish “Drummy” all the best in his future endeavours, and can say that the band will definitely not be the same without him.

Finally, The Pipes and Drums would like to remind you that our annual Robbie Burns Dinner/Dance is approaching. It will be on Saturday, the 27th of January at Century Gar- dens Rec Centre in Brampton. Tickets are on sale now!

MCpl Federico

19 ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT) From the 676 Army Cadets

In June 2017 the 676 had the rare opportunity to parcipate in C7 instrucon and a morning of pracce at the range in Winona. Although it may seem like common training, the opportunity to learn how to use and fire the C7 is rare event for most Army Cadets.

Army Cadets in their third year and beyond are eligible to shoot the C7 as part of the program but in reality it takes commitment and resources from the affiliated regiment to make that happen.

I want to thank Major Moyer and Capt Dancey for arranging for this opportunity. I also want to thank all the Lorne Scots that paently assisted the cadets with instrucon and supervision and made the day one of the high- lights of their training year.

I look forward to other events like this where cadets can spend me and learn more about what their affiliated Regiment is like and the opportunies it has to offer.

Major M. Cameron CO 676

Photo Comments: Photos by Maj Cameron CSgt Cameron - Cadet Sgt Rachel Cameron is also a Tenor Drummer in the Lorne Scots Pipes and Drums band and is in the top 30 from across the country in the Army Cadet Fullbore Marksmanship program. Her goal is a spot on the Naonal rifle team.

CMWO Carter. Cadet Master Warrant Officer Henry Carter is the Corps DSM and a graduate of the Canadian Forces Basic Parachute course.

CSgt Ash - Cadet Sgt Kyle Ash

The Firing Point.

ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT) From the 1188 Army Cadets

As 1188 RCACC approaches our 95th Training year, our ranks connue to parcipate in a vast array of training opportunies, new acvies, and interesng events within the Oakville area.

Along with a very producve training year ahead, 1188 took the me in August to honour those Canadi- an Service men and women, with a ten-day trip to France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. The cadets trav- elled throughout Europe, making pilgrimages to over thirty locaons, from the beaches of Normandy to the Naonal Liberaon Museum in Holland, with the pin- nacle being the arrival at Vimy Ridge. This trip was steeped in Canadian Military History, where our cadets “walked in the boots” of our Canadian soldiers, while honouring the fallen from generaons that service in both conflicts. Once back on Canadian soil, numerous cadets also chose to connue with their cadet careers spending me at various Cadet Summer Training Cen- tres in both Canada and abroad.

The Corps’ outgoing CSM, Alexander Samaha, earned the appointment of Regimental Sergeant Major at CFB Borden’s Blackdown Park, CTC, with the Lorne Scots cap flash centre stage and in the charge of over 3,000 cadets. Along with RSM Samaha, the Lorne Scots were once again well represented in the area of music, as Blackdown also appointed WO Alexander Langevin as the CTC Drum Major command- ing the pipes and drums, and bringing the swagger of the Ancient Campbell Tartan onto the parade square throughout the summer’s sunset ceremonies and graduaon parades. Along with our senior appointments, many of our junior cadets were recognized throughout the summer, awarded with “cadet of the week” brassards to be worn during their me at the Centre.

The Corps outgoing RSM, CWO Arjun Jain, at the compleon of his six-yearlong cadet career, was cho- sen, along with a small conngent of 30 cadets, handpicked from across the country, to parcipate in the Army Cadet Program’s newest internaonal exchange, The Royal Canadian Army Cadet Voyage in History. The Voyage is a three-week tour of Canada’s vast military campaigns throughout Europe, only offered to only a selected group based on cadet merit and academics combined. Aer travelling through Europe, the cadets finished their Voyage in Oawa with a graduaon ceremony, held in the tank park of the Naonal War Museum. Each Cadet was awarded with a commemorave coin and their ranks reviewed by the Deputy Commander of the Canadi- an Army, Major General Carl Turenne.

At the unit level, our numbers have risen to a Com- pany size Corps, growing our ranks and compeon teams alike. Our band which connues to represent the ‘heart’ of the corps as true ambassitors in our community, have performed at a multude of ven- 21 ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT)

ues. The band secon has also incorporated a new ‘pipe and drum’ program, invigorang an ongoing interest in the “Highland arts”. 1188 connued to compete in 2017, taking Third Place at the Area Marksmanship Compeon, with many impressive individual results at the Area level. Success conn- ues to follow the 2017 Orienteering Team with mulple results in the Area level, and a first place result at the Regional Level.

Our Corps connues to proudly serve the Oakville Community at our annual events, volunteering each year at the Lions Club BBQ at Brish Car Day; Walk for Dog Guides; Opmist Club’s ‘Shrimp fest’; Poppy Sales for both the Oakville and Bronte Legions; both the Oakville/ Bronte Remembrance Day parades; the Oakville Santa Clause Parade; the Kerr Village BIA’s Christmas Tree Lighng; the HRPS Police Day; Oakville Rotary and Lion’s Club’s ‘Ribfest’, along with the Mayor’s BBQ Weekend. As an ongoing reward for their hard work throughout the year, those cadets that have gone “above and beyond” in their com- munity requirements are invited to a special Mess Dinner at Jonathan’s Fine Dining for a delicious meal, with haggis accompanying the main course.

I would like to take this me to acknowledge the reless work of the Officers, Staff, and The Corps Sup- port Commiee alongside our sponsors’ The Oakville Historical Society and the Halton Regional Police Services. It is through their constant contribuon the Corps connues to provide a beneficial program for our youth in Oakville. We would also like to thank the Regiment for their support at every level. Your support is greatly ap- preciated.

We look forward to another rewarding training year in 2018. BZ to all Cadets and Staff!

Air Son Ar Duthchais

Capt D.J. Fimio, CD Officer Commanding 1188 ‘Lorne Scots’ RCACC

22 ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT) From the 2990 Army Cadets

To date 2990 has had a very busy training year, with the number of cadets on strength topping 70 (a record for 2990) along with 5 CIC Officers and 4 CI civilian staff members. 2990 currently parades at 85- 90% aendance.

In September, cadets assisted the local Fall Fair (with admission du- es) and conducted a recruing campaign at the same me. 4th year (Gold Star cadets) completed their mandatory Zone Expedion Train- ing, and our Marksmanship Program was up and running by mid Sep- tember.

In October 2990 completed it's first (of 3) weekend FTXs on 20 -22 Oct. This was our mandatory Biv FTX that was aended by close to 95% of the Corps.

In November, 2990 conducted Poppy Sales for Branch 136 of the Le- gion, aended the Halton Remembrance Parade, the Evergreen Re- membrance Parade (and assisted with the Luncheon aerwards), and the Victoria Park Remembrance Parade. Selected senior Master Ca- dets will also be aending specialized PO 513 training at the end of the month.

December brings our annual Mess Dinner and the start up of our Drill Team. In January we will complete our Winter FTX. February will in- clude Indoor Rock Climbing and our Zone Marksmanship Compe- on . For March we will hold a Marksmanship Day. April will see a tour of the EME school in Borden (with 676 Lorne Scots), year 3 (Silver Star) Zone Expedion Training, and May will bring our Spring FTX along with our Annual Ceremonial Review. Finally in June we will complete a Survival Day/Year End Trip.

This past summer 2990 was able to send almost 30 cadets off for sum- mer training (including one cadet on the coveted Para Course, 2 to Rocky Mountain, and 2 overseas on the Voyages in History Tour).

2990 connues to run a very rewarding cadet program with the help of a well trained and dedicated staff.

Capt Cross CO 2990

23 ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT) The Infantry Sash

The History of the Infantry Red Sash

The crimson sash denotes command authority and was used as a badge of rank. The first menon of the crimson sash was with the pikeman in 1660; this was characterisc of pikeman`s dress unl his clothing was assimilated by the regiment. The Brish army issued clothing regulaons in 1727, and as regulaons were vague on whether it was to be worn over the shoulder or around the waist, this was clarified in 1745.

Sergeants of the Somerset light infantry are the only regiment in the Brish army who are entled to wear their sashes with the knot on the right side the same as officers, this disncon was granted because of the gallantry of the sergeants of the regiment at the bale of Culloden on April 16th 1746. (Confirmed a Horse Guard order of April 3rd 1865) whilst the rest of the Brish army were to wear theirs on the le.

The true records of this change were destroyed at the bale of Azihghur in 1868. The precise origin of this custom is unknown; the sashes for sergeants of the 13th foot guard were crimson worst with a white stripe. Other fac- ing colors are black, navy blue, green, yellow, buff, and white. The single stripe sergeant's sash was replaced in 1826 with a three-stripped sash with a cord made in the same fashion as the infantry officers sashes.

Nineteen years later this paern gave way to an all crimson wool girdle sash with eyes and no knot, tassels or fringe. The facing color in the sergeant `s sash disappeared. The sash was made by the same techniques called springing; the result was much like a neng that could widen and contract so that if an officer was wounded on the bale field his sash could be used as a stretcher. The original purpose of the sash construcon started to lose its meaning when the sash was gradually reduced for convenient wearing; it is obvious from the various lengths of surviving sashes they were intended to go around the waist twice however they were spranged like the officers sashes there were a number of variaons some fringed, frayed or knoed. Today, infantry senior NCOs wear their sashes mainly for regimental dues such as parades and duty NCM.

NOTE: Crismson is a deep to vivid purplish red to vivid red

LCol Ruggle Commanding Officer

24 ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT) OP Lentus 17-03 (Flooding in Quebec)

On the 5th of May 2017 the province of Quebec requested assis- tance from the Canadian Government aer severe flooding. 2600 Canadian Armed Forces members including reservists, from: 72 Canadian army units, 4 Royal Air Force Squadrons and 3 Royal Ca- nadian Navy reserve units came together to help the people of Quebec repel the ensuing damages brought on by this natural dis- aster.

The Lorne Scots had the honour and privilege of sending 14 members to aid in OP Lentus: WO Crawford, Sgt Banks, MCpl Wat- son, Cpl Nguyen, Cpl Casalinuovo, Cpl Wilbur, Cpl Agra, Cpl Gouge, Cpl Dandy, Cpl Peplow, Pte Law Wing, Pte Calsavara, Pte Dacosta and myself Pte Manych. I had revived a call early morning on the 6th of May asking whom from the unit could immediately ready themselves, pack and DAG in to be apart of the 4Div DART (Direct Acon Response Team) I volunteered without hesitaon and read- ied my gear and met up with the others before going to Denison armoires to DAG in and stage out. We then traveled to RMC in Kingston Ontario where we shook out and waited to hear where it was we were being sent to; Montérégie, Outaouais, Mauricie, Montréal and Trois-Rivières areas were the hardest hit and required the most assistance. Aer gathering tools, sandbags and equipment needed we made our way to the Trois-Rivières region; the small town had thawed the local ice rink for us were we would eat, sleep, and carry out acvies when not out on the days task. Tasks were passed out to the platoons of ready and willing members itching to help as best they could to the effort, tasks included the distribuon and filling of sandbags ready to be hauled to whichever area needed them the most, the reinforce- ment of dikes, levies and walls to protect key infrastructure such as homes, buildings and roads used by emergency services and the cleanup of sandbags when the waters receded.

In total the CAF filled, distributed and placed over 640 000 sandbags and cleaned up over 1 000 000. For myself the joy didn’t come in knowing that I placed a certain number of sandbags that day and made a difference. The joy came in knowing that the sandbags placed by the platoon with the help of engineers, firefighters and hard working patrioc locals made the differ- ence. Each sandbag placed was another hin- derance to the waters aempng to pene-

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trate and destroy houses and livelihoods that many have worked so hard for. Each sandbag was a brick in the wall to stoping a main service road used for evacuang civilians and those that requiring ambu- lances from being washed away. Each Presence patrol conducted was a step in insuring that those effected were not for- goen about and seen to that they were looked aer. Each sandbag removed was a another stride towards a brighter tomor- row and expanding future for the locals that had so much ahed of them.

The support received from the locals of the Trois-Rivières area was unlike anything I had ever seen. The way such a small town banded together to work towards the task at hand was incredible, men and women volunteered their me to help place and fill sandbags. Community centres opened their doors and let us in while locals cooked and gave food to us and those out working, contribung in any way they could. Every contribuon no maer how small aided in the success of Operaon Lentus. I believe I can speak on behalf to the Lorne Scots who deployed on Op Lentus when saying that at the end of it all and on the ride back home not one of us could say we were disappointed or upset with the work ethic we put in as soldiers, Lorne Scots or Canadians.

Pte Manych

26 ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT) IRONMAN

The Lorne Scots parcipated in their third Consecuve Ironman compeon event in Petawawa. This year saw the in- volvement of a seven-man team, as opposed to two and four in 2015 and 2016. The Lorne Scots Ironman team owes it’s success largely to WO Crawford. WO Crawford has spearheaded the team all three years, and has competed in the first two. This year the Lorne Scots sent MCpl Davis, MCpl Phelps, MCpl Lemire, MCpl Gordon, Cpl Wilbur, Pte Manych and Pte Wigley.

Different from the first two years where parcipants had lile-to-no work up training before the event, WO Crawford organized a week-long work up training exercise where this year’s parcipants had a chance to familiarize themselves with the equipment and saw that they did a half Ironman event on their own.

A Military Ironman is broken down as follows; a 32km forced march, 4km portage, 8km canoe and a final 6km forced march. This is all done with a minimum of 40lbs in your rucksack, before food water or any personal be- longings, and it must be done without assistance from anyone else. Ironman is a chance to test your strength, courage, willpower and personal fortude.

At 0500hrs on the race day, the beginning of the race is iniated by the firing of a Howitzer arllery cannon. Parcipants are now in a heated race against one-another for the first 32km stretch through the training area of CFB Petawawa. Every 3-5km on the track will be an aid staon with various refreshments including food and water. Once parcipants reach the end of the first march, their canoe is placed atop their rucksack and they connue with canoe and rucksack for 4km to the water. Every 250m an a-frame is in place for parcipants to rest their canoe for adjustments if needed.

Upon the grueling compleon of this phase, which is widely considered as the most arduous phase of the event, the ca- noe is removed and placed on the bank of the Oawa river. Once down, rucksack comes off and is placed inside. A change of pace now occurs where your arms and shoulders are taking most of the punishment with an 8km canoe. Along the Oawa river, buoys have been placed to mark the path and ensure a straight course. There are also several assault boats spread throughout to assist those in accidental turnovers.

When the 8km has been paddled and the canoe has reached the shore, your rucksack is once again thrown onto your back and you’re greeted with a large crowd that cheers you on for your last 6km haul. The final 6km sees you marching through neighborhoods and around the town of Petawawa. Civilians and Military personnel alike are outside their homes, watching and encouraging those that pass by. As you finally reach the finish line which is crowded with cheering fans, you are encouraged to finish strong. All competors who have strength le run this last stretch in.

This is what all Lorne Scots did. Of the seven sent, seven succeed- ed. With the top me being 7 hours 54 minutes belonging to MCpl Gordon. A true test of discipline and drive, Ironman is not for the weak. For all those who aend and complete it, a new limit of their capabilies as a physically fit soldier is achieved. The Lorne Scots intend to make Ironman an annual event. Think you have what it takes? We’ll see you there for Ironman 2018.

MCpl Gordon.

Photos by 27 MCpl Gordon ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT) Tug of War

The 10th annual Highlander Tug-O-War Compeon in Maxville was held 4 to 6 August. The S,D & G’s hosted and as usual had it very well organized. Again, the Camerons were victorious, having not lost a pull unl the final. This year there were 10 teams including the far travelling team of Lake Superior Scosh Regiment and a new team, the Brockville Rifles. (Although not a highland unit).

It was a 10 team round robin which the Lorne Scots team did well, but did not place high enough to qualify for semi-finals. Pracces for the team would have likely improved our posion as was evident with the Toronto Scosh whom were the runner up.

This year’s team consisted of Sgt Yataco, Cpl Peplow, Pte Conroy, Pte Coulter, Pte Mazzacoto, Pte Waye, Pte Wil- bur and Pte Zapata Valles. Other posions were; LCol Ruggle, Unit Representave; WO Colter, OPI; Sgt Banks, Captain; and Cpl Federico as the Piper. We also had Sgt Kiss as our star spectator!

A good me by all. Hopefully more pracces for next year.

WO Colter

28 Photos by WO Colter ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT) Ex Steadfast Warrior

On August 26th, 2017, 12 members of the Lorne Scots parcipated in a Brigade level exercise known as Steadfast War- rior. These members included; MCpl Gordon, MCpl Lemire, Cpl Abu Samra, Cpl Bustard-Johnson, Pte Abo, Pte Dadwhal, Pte Grgas, Pte Kozluk, Pte Nijhawan, Pte Waye, Pte Wigley and Pte Wilson. This exercise was MCpl Gordon and MCpl Lemire’s first taste of secon level leadership since they graduated their Primary Leadership Qualificaons just two weeks prior. Most of the Privates sent had freshly graduated their Development Period 1 as well.

The Lorne Scots secon was integrated into a Platoon mixed with Regiments throughout 32 Brigade. The Toronto Scosh, The Royal Regiment of Canada, 48th Highlanders of Canada, The Lincoln and Welland Regiment and 32 Com- bat Engineer Regiment. Addionally, The Toronto Scosh’s allied regiment from across the ocean, The London Scosh were present. Weapons Effect Simulaon gear was employed, and the scope of the exercise was Offensive Operaons, more specifically, advance to contact. Higher commands intent was to progress from Secon level, through Platoon and culminang with a full-scale Company level deliberate assault.

Several secon level aacks were conducted giving MCpl Gordon and MCpl Lemire a chance to work together with their troops for the first me. Cohesion began developing and comradery grew. Moving forward into Platoon level aacks the secon of Lorne Scots saw their SOP’s being further developed and sound field taccs employed. Aer all three Platoons successfully planned and executed their aacks a final set of Company orders were delivered. These orders outlined a tradional deliberate assault having 1 Platoon as an assault force, 1 Platoon as a fire base and 1 Pla- toon acng as depth, or reserves.

The mission began with the inseron of all three Platoons, no less than 3km outside of enemy lines. The Lorne Scots acted as 2 Secon, 2 Platoon and were tasked as the depth element, behind the fire base. All three Platoons moved into their respecve posions and silently waited for H-hour, which was to be iniated by the detonaon of Bangalore torpedoes. H-Hour was delayed however due to a miss-communicaon with the engineers causing it to be amended by two hours. Thankfully, the engineers arrived and H-hour commenced. The fire-base opened up and reigned down lead with six C6 GMPS’s and four C9 LMG’s. Machine guns hammered the enemy defensive posion for near 5 minutes, annihilang any exposed enemy before the assault element swept through. Once the assault element came into close-contact with the enemy they were met with fierce resistance from a few-scaered dug in enemy LMG posi- ons. This resulted in the fire-base having to take several bounds forward in order to re-align their arcs of fire. Casual- es amounted on the fire-base and the Lorne Scots took charge, filled the gap and connued to supress the enemy to win the firefight. This allowed for the assault element to conduct Secon aacks to take the enemy trenches, com- pletely eliminang their posion.

Upon destrucon of the enemy a quick Com- pany all around defence was conducted and end-ex was called. For their efforts through- out the exercise all Lorne Scots were recog- nized through all-levels of the chain of com- mand. A strong presence, warrior spirit and leadership/followership within the Secon allowed this exercise to be a posive oppor- tunity for the development of soldier skills.

MCpl Gordon.

29 Photo by MCpl Gordon ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT) Ex Bold Quest 17.3

For four weeks this past October-November, five members of the Lorne Scots parcipated in what is known as an "Interoperability Experiment". This annual training program has been tled "Exercise BOLD QUEST" and this year, it was held in Fort Stewart, Georgia, USA.

The Lorne Scots that completed the training were Sgt Muir, MCpl Schorr-Bigg, Cpl Dunford, Pte Manych, and Pte Kozluk. The exercise focused on the ability to work with other naons which do not share the same tac- cs, equipment, or even basic SOPs as each other. This allowed each member the unique opportunity to learn from other naons and possibly develop improved taccs as well as an understanding of different equipment that they wouldn't otherwise have access to. The company we were part of consisted of Canadi- an, New Zealand, and United Stated Marine Corps soldiers (appropriately tled "CANZUS" company because the army can't go without an acronym).

The first two weeks were work up training on some new equipment and establishing secon, platoon and ulmately company level SOPs during a lengthy rehearsal process. Once enough me working together had passed, we were equipped with a computer system on our modular rigs. The system was the main effort of the exercise as it had mulple funcons affording each soldier a beer understanding of the balefield. We then deployed on five unique missions in the field. Some missions took under six hours, other missions lasng just over 24 hours. These missions consisted of company level aacks which mostly ended in an urban assault in the massive American urban training centres. When it came to urban operaons, the Canadians mostly ulized the New Zealand method for assaulng and clearing buildings which proved to be quite effec- ve against the enemy force.

Each naon in CANZUS company brought unique skills to the table when it came to the field and the Lorne Scots proved to be an invaluable asset to the company as we were the lead secon as well as primary naviga- on for the enre company. Cpl Dunford and Pte Kozluk undertook the task which did not come without pressure and successfully lead the company to each objecve with exceponal accuracy. Each mission was physically demanding and for good reason as the sciensts monitoring us wanted to put the equipment to the test in both durability and also to find out how oen a soldier would use such equipment when in an en- gagement.

Aer the missions had been completed, we had a good ol' fashioned BBQ and flew home. Due to this exercise, each parcipang member of the Lorne Scots bring with them unique skill sets as well as great memories of what it means to repre- sent Canada in the eyes of other naons.

Sgt Ma Muir Halton Coy

30 Photo by Sgt Muir ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT) An Almost Victoria Cross for the Lorne Scots

In September, LCol Ruggle issued the first edion of our ‘Regimental Manual’. Nestled in the pages of this publicaon, is a secon tled Valour & Merit Awards To Members Of The Regiment (Page 28). The secon begins with the statement that “The Regiment has a great number of members who have received awards for valour and merit; however, they have gone largely unrecognized.” Being an avid medal collector and researcher into exactly this area, I began to research the citaons and came across an interesng situaon.

One citaon read as follows: For most conspicuous gallantry in face of intense fire during the operaons of both the Canal du Nord, 27th September, and Abancourt Ridge, 1st October, 1918. In the hand‐to‐hand fighng in the neigh‐ bourhood of the steel bridge during the assault of the canal du Nord, he fought splendidly, killing several enemy. He then bombed an enemy post under the bridge and killed all the occupants, aer which he cleaned out a dugout single‐handed, also killing all the occupants. Throughout the operaons, his cour‐ age was of the highest order, and he did magnificent work.

Compare the above citaon with the following citaon: For most conspicuous bravery and leading when in aack his company was held up by heavy fire from three enemy machine‐guns, which were seriously delaying the advance. Realizing the gravity of the sit‐ uaon, this N.C.O. dashed forward alone, killing several of the garrison, and capturing the remainder. Later on, while alone, encountered a baery of 5‐inch guns, which were in acon at the me. Collecng three men of his secon, he charged the baery under point‐blank fire and captured the enre crews of three guns.

Both were awards to Canadian N.C.O.s for acons involving acts of conspicuous gallantry and bravery of the highest order while serving with units of the Canadian Expedionary Force (CEF) on the western front.

The Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest award for valour that a Canadian soldier can receive. It is issued "For most conspicuous bravery or some daring or pre-eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice in the pres- ence of the enemy". The Victoria Cross has been awarded to 94 Canadians, 70 during World War 1. It was available to all soldiers and "neither rank, nor long service, nor wounds, nor any other circum- stance or condion whatsoever, save the merit of conspicuous bravery" could make one eligible - truly a democrac award.

The Disnguished Conduct Medal (DCM) was awarded to Warrant Officers, non-commissioned officers (NCOs), and men, serving in any of the Sovereign's military forces, for disnguished conduct in the field. It is the second highest award for gallantry in acon, aer the Victoria Cross, for all NCOs. A total of 2,132 awards of the DCM have been made to Canadian Armed Forces personnel, plus 38 first bars rep- resenng a second award of the medal and one second bar represenng a third award.

Looking at the above two citaons, they both specifically reference conspicuous gallantry and bravery, the first citaon states that “his courage was of the highest order”. Would the reader be surprised if 31 ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT)

the first citaon refers to the award of the DCM to Sgt William Norman Hutchinson DCM, MM, 36th Peel, (serving with the 4th Bn CEF) while the second citaon refers to the award of the VC to Corporal Herman James Good, VC, 13th (Royal Highlanders of Canada) Bn, CEF? Given these two citaons, why the difference in awards? Why was Sergeant Hutchinson’s award considered to rate a DCM and that of Corporal Good that of the higher grade VC? The answer, as in many things related to the army, is hid- den in the bureaucracy behind the scenes that is present in any army.

A recommendaon for the VC is normally issued by an officer at regimental level, or equivalent, and normally has to be supported by three witnesses. The recommendaon is then passed up the military hierarchy, Brigade, Division, Corps Commander and so on unl, up unl 1967, it reached the Secretary of State for War in the United Kingdom. The recommendaon is then laid before the monarch who ap- proves the award with, in this case, his signature. As the recommendaon progressed up the military hierarchy, factors such as the content of the soldier’s record of service, the opinion of the Commanding Officer, that of the Brigade and/or Division Commander’s percepon of the recommending unit or some other intangible factor could have influenced the final award. At any point in the process, polics or personal bias can rear its ugly head and downgrade the submission from a VC to a DCM. It could have been something in the soldier’s record of service, opinion of the Commanding Officer, Brigade Commander’s opinion of the unit or any number of other factors as the recommendaon progressed up the hierarchy.

Born in 1891 in Caledon East, Hutchinson joined the 4th Baalion, Canadian Expedionary Force (CEF) in September 1914. His enlistment papers document that he stood 5 feet 10 inches tall (a bit on the tall side for a man of his me), had gray eyes, black hair, was an engineer in civilian life and had prior ser- vice with 36th (Peel) Regiment. This last point jusfying the fact that he was taken on strength with the 4th Baalion CEF as a Sergeant. On first glance, he seems like an ordinary fellow.

Rumour has it that Sergeant Hutchinson’s nickname earned in the mud of Flanders was ‘The Butcher’, apparently earned from the way in which he dispatched his enemies by means of decapitaon. If true, one could see this label scking to any recommendaon for recognion as it worked its way up the chain of command. Even in the context of the blood and carnage that was the hallmark of the ‘Great War’, one could argue that this fact could have influenced and possibly offended one of the approving authories so as to warrant the downgrade to a DCM.

In the medal collecng community, the DCM is somemes referred to as the ‘VC consolaon prize’. One could argue that this is one of those examples and represents an almost VC for the Lorne Scots.

Capt I. Sengaszner

32 ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT) Fortissimo 2017

Consistent with previous years, the Regiment was represented with another conngent at Forssimo, the military and musical spectacular set on the lawns of Parliament Hill. It featured the combined pipes and drums from across Canada along with pipers and drummers of the Ceremonial Guard (CG).

Forssimo is based on the tradional sunset retreat ceremony which historically occurred when sol- diers fired evening guns, withdrew into forfied camps and cies, locked the gates.

One of the pipers tasked to the CG for the summer was Cpl Cramer. She went there with hardly a break aer successfully compleng her PLQ course in Wainright. Cpl Cramer’s successful compleon of this course represented a significant watershed in the Pipes & Drums. She was now eligible for promoon to MCpl and was the first member of the Pipes & Drums to be in such a posion for a very long me. This fact was not lost on the CO, who expressed his intenon to aend the retreat ceremony and per- sonally promote Cpl Cramer in Oawa at the recepon which follows the retreat ceremony. Unfortu- nately, events unfolded such that LCol Ruggles presence was mandated at the dining out of the out- going 32 CBG commander precluding his ability to aend the event in Oawa. Luckily, a stand-in for the CO was found in the form of the Chief of Defence Staff, General Vance. On behalf of LCol Ruggle, General Vance presented Cpl Cramer with her new insignia and kindly held his aides off long enough to pose for a photo with the newly minted MCpl Cramer.

If you’re interested in aending Forssimo in 2018, it’s usually scheduled for the third week in July and runs for three nights starng at 1900 HRS on the lawns of Parliament Hill. Forssimo is open to all spec- tators at no charge. It is a showcase event in Oawa and has drawn thousands of spectators since it began in 1997.

Capt I. Steingaszner Band O

33 ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT) Places & Faces

Top Right—Peel Company with the 2016 Duke of Kent Trophy Middle Left—The 2016 Xmas Dinner Bottom Right— The CO gives a briefing during the Professional Development Day on the Bruce Trail Photos by Sgt Banks

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Battle of Vimy Ridge Parade in Brampton, April 2017. Bottom Left—The Lieutenant Governor meets the CO with Mayor Jeffreys.

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Top Left—After the Vimy Ridge Parade the CO speaks to CBC news Top Right—The CO and Mayor Jef- frey stand by the LG on the Saluting Dias after the Vimy Ridge Parade Photos by Sgt Banks Middle Left, Middle Right, and Bottom—Photos of the Vimy Ridge Parade in April Photos by Cpl Peplow ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT)

Change of RSM Parade in Georgetown in September

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Top Left—The rink in Rigaud where the OP Lentus pers lived. Top Right—2 Platoon, 32 DRC, OP Lentus (phase 2) Middle Left—The Fire Station in Trois-Rivières put on a lunch with the help of some volunteers for the sand baggers Middle Right— The Phase 2 Lorne Scots on the last day of clean-up Bottom Left—Clearing Sandbags Photos by Sgt Banks ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT)

Top Left—The Army Run Team in Ottawa Photo by Cpl Cassey Top Right—The Associations Kids Halloween Party was a scary success Photo by Andrew Harris Middle Left and Right—The Annual Boarspiel Curling Tourna- ment Bottom Left—Goofs. Alternative Title: this is why we came in last place. Photos by Sgt Banks ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT)

Top Left—The Lorne Scots 2017 Grappling Team Top Right—Cpl Sem’onov wins at Grappling Photos by Cpl Peplow Middle Left—WO Colters Golf Foursome at the Col Ching Memorial Golf Tournament Photo by WO Colter Middle Right— The Association AGM in the Brampton Armouries saw another good turn out Bottom Left— A bunch of friendly faces of people who aren’t very good at golf Photos by Sgt Banks ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT) ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT)

Opposite Page—Banners featuring current and former Lorne Scots adorn the lamp posts in Downtown Brampton during Re- membrance Week. In total 35 banners went up. Photos by Rebecca Pereira

Top Left and Right—Drum Major McGib- bon at his final parade as a Lorne Scot on Remembrance Day in Brampton. Middle Left—the Pipes & Drums marches down Main St in Brampton for Remem- brance Day. Photos by Cpl Cunningham Bottom Left—Cpl Coulter shows off a 84mm SRAAW(M) at the Doors Open (aka the Army Reserve Open House) in the Brampton Armouries

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Top Left—MCpl Miller at the Doors Open in Georgetown Top Right—Sgt Yataco showing off some equipment at the Doors Open in Georgetown Photos by Cpl Veale Middle Right—The Bronte Remembrance Day Contingent Photo by MCpl Wojtal Middle Left—Capt Dancey receives his diploma from Royal Military College in November Bottom Left—LCol Phelps receives his diploma from Royal Military College in November Photos by Cpl Abela ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT)

Top Left—The Pipes & Drums plays at Grace United Church in Brampton Top Right—The Pipes & Drums at the Change of RSM Parade in Georgetown Middle Left—HCol Adcock, Sgt (Ret’d) Harris, Capt Cook and the two Branch Presidents from Brampton arrive at the Brampton Cenotaph to unveil the four new Battle Honours on the Cenotaph to reflect the Lorne Scots four War of 1812 Battle Honours Middle Right—The Association contingent at the Brampton Remembrance Day Parade. Photos by Cpl Cunningham Bottom Right—The Tug of War Team at the closing ceremony Photo by Cpl Coulter ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF THE LORNE SCOTS (PEEL DUFFERIN & HALTON REGIMENT)

Top Left—The Bold Quest crew in Georgia Top Right—Cpl Dunford on Ex Bold Quest Photos by Cpl Dunford Middle Left—The Brampton Beast Veterans Appreciation Game Photo by Cpl Abela Middle Right— The Toronto Rock Veterans Appreciation Game Photo by MCpl Cameron Bottom Left—Cpl Abela with some potential recruits during the Doors Open in Brampton Photo by Cpl Abela