Brampton Armoury The Lorne Scots 2 Chapel St Air Son Ar Duthchais Brampton, Ontario L6W 2H1 (For our Heritage) Ph: 905 - 451-5724 Regimental Association

The LSRA Newsletter Vol: 1, No 11 November 2013

Message from the Regimental Association President In This Issue Capt FA Garbutt (ret’d) CD President Message -1 [email protected] Lorne Scots Trust –1 I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the sponsors of the Golf CO’s Message –2 Tournament, because of your generous support we were able to have a successful tournament again this year. To all the players a big thank you HCol Activities –2 for your support of the Association, and to Derek and his team, Bravo Zulu for a job well done. HLCol Message –3 I would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the Dunn family on the From the Museum –4&5 passing of Tom. Tom was a good friend of the Regiment and the Associ- Cadets –6 ation. He will be missed by all that knew him. Again this year the Museum has represented the unit at the RCMI Concert at Roy Thomp- Unit Activities –6 son Hall. With the assistance of the unit they provided a display of Regimental history and a Photo Gallery –7 team to setup, tear down and answer the many questions from the people attending the concert. Well done to Rick Ruggle and his team. In the News –8 With Remembrance day fast approaching I trust you will all take the time to think of our vet- Golf Tournament –8 erans and represent the Unit and Association at a service in your local area. Fallen Comrades –9 The Association Exec is hard at work planning a visit in 2015 to the Allied Regiment for the 100 Anniversary Celebration of the Gallipoli Landing. As this is just over a year away, we Executive –9 are still in the planning stages, but to get maximum attendance we feel advanced notice is very important so you can start your planning now.

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1 Message from LCol D. Hickson, Commanding Officer

Good day association members. It has been six months since my last submission to the newsletter and a lot has happened with your Regiment in the meantime. The soldiers of The Lorne Scots have been hard at work after a very busy summer training schedule. Many have completed career courses while others have performed tasks with various courses, exercises and taskings throughout Canada and the USA. With September of course comes the beginning of a new training cycle and the arduous task of getting our annual individual battle task standards (IBTS) qualifications out of the way so we can move onto more exciting and challenging training which our soldiers want. With the two IBTS exercises completed, ABLE WARRIOR I and II with very high attend- ance numbers, we have moved onto full spectrum operations (FSO) training. This will be two field exercises, AGGRESSIVE VIPER I and II planned for 15-17 Nov and 01-03 Mar 14. Getting back to the basics is the focus for these events. With the high tempo training in counter-insurgency operations required for Afghanistan winding down, much of our FSO abilities have suffered and we need to sharpen them once again. This includes section, platoon and company advance to contact, patrolling and the deliberate attack. We will then force generate soldiers for the Brigade Battle Group exercises in April and May with the culmination of Ex STEADFAST WARRIOR at CFB Petawawa in August 2014. The Regiment has also been involved in many community events with great success. These include the Tin Hat charity golf event at the Oakville Golf Club in early September where the Regiment was well represented by both golfers and a static display. Other events were the Truth Through Valour dinner honouring vets of the Italian Campaign, MediChair Veterans’ luncheon and The True Patriot Love Foundation dinner. Once again the brigade has called upon the Lorne Scots leadership and experience for support as CWO Derek Murphy assumes the position as RSM of the 48th Highland- ers of Canada on 15 Nov 13. Congratulations and we wish him well. The next year is shaping up to be yet another cycle of high commitment and demand on the Regiment and our members which will rise to the task once again. Other events on the horizon we are working on include the Gallipoli 2015 and our 150th Anniversary celebrations in 2016. The committees have been organized and I ask you to get involved. I encourage all past and current members to keep themselves updated with all the happenings and events occurring with both the Association and your Regiment. Air Son Ar Duthchais Some Activities of the Honourary Colonel G. Reamey 19 Jun Participated on Operation Executive Precision Shoot at CFB Borden with Canada Com- pany. 18 Jul Attended the Commander Canadian Army Change of Command from Gen Devlin. HCol Reamey made a substantial donation to Canadian Charities on behalf of Gen Devlin. Col Reamey presented him with a very large challenge coin. 30 Jul Completed a tandem jump at CFB Trenton 2 Sep Attended the Lorne Scots Golf Tournament at the Acton Golf Course. The event was very successful bringing in $4400.00 for the Regimental Association. 6 Sep Participated in the 43rd Tin Cup Memorial Golf Tournament and Mess Dinner at the Oakville Golf Course. This event was honouring the Lorne Scots. Each year they honour a different branch of the service. 18 Sep Attended the Lorne Scot Trust Meeting where he was voted in as the chairman. 16 Oct Attended Peace Through Valour Dinner 17 Oct Attended Operation Collaborative Spirit at CFB Petawawa 23 Oct Attended HRH Princess Anne Charity Dinner and National Club 26 Oct Attended the Drumhead Service and Statue Dedication at Brampton City Hall.

2 Message from The Honourary Colonel W. Adcock, OMM CD

There has been constant activity throughout the entire Regimental Lorne Scot Family. We are very much alive and as a Regiment very Healthy. Over the summer our administration cell was busy preparing the soldiers of the Regiment for courses which included basic training and leadership courses at every rank level. The success of our leaders on these courses ensures that we will have the right people for senior leadership positions in the future. Professional de- velopment is part of this ongoing training and helps our Sr NCO’s and officers focus on the important issues of the day. This summer both the RSM and the CO conducted professional development seminars in a relaxed atmosphere at the CO’s summer cottage and my perma- nent home on the Trent Canal south of Campbellford. The weather was perfect. They de- scended on River Wood House on Friday evening, efficiently set up modular tentage for sleep- ing and lectures as well as a field kitchen which produced excellent meals and a magnificent mess dinner. On Friday evening we had a meet and greet around the fire pit where, as the night progressed the war stories got better and better. On Saturday we all attended lec- tures on dress regulations, training, the latest on courses and a great discussion on leadership led by WO Mike Kase. In my opinion there was a healthy exchange of ideas. Well done RSM! After the day’s activities there was time for a river cruise, swimming and a bit of fishing. The Mess Dinner was held on the front lawn, the meal was fantastic and finished as the moon came up over the river. After dinner the discussions continued by the fire and continued well into the night. The next morning we woke to the smell of pancakes and bacon. Breakfast was fol- lowed by a spirited mess meeting. I am glad things have not changed since I was RSM. After the meet- ing the pioneers of the mess dragged a tree from the water that was obstructing my wife’s view of the riv- er. After packing up and a quick lunch all 30 depart- ed. What a weekend!!!!. We hope they come back next year. Just to remind everyone the CO , the DCO, the HCol, the HLCol and President of the Regimental Association are busy planning the visit to England in 2015 and the 150th Anniversary of the Regiment in 2016. We will begin send- ing out information as we consolidate the plans for these events. Throughout the fall training period the ops tempo once again has increased, especially since the CO and his command team are leading a Battle Group from 32 Brigade on a series of tactical exercises. The CO’s main effort will be to shake off the rust and focus on the basic soldier skills which are the foundation for any type of operation. We should all be reminded that we train warriors not administrators. We must maintain our ability to operate in combat. We in the forces have learned the hard way that peacekeeping is not possible unless there is a peace to keep. For this rea- son we have shifted our focus to peace support operations which includes combat if necessary. The public and the me- dia seem to focus on peacekeeping and peacekeepers and that is fine as long as we realize that in order to keep the peace the Regiment as it has done for almost 150 years must maintain its ability to wage war. At this time of year I always think of the men and women of the Regiment both young and old with civilian jobs and families and am amazed at the quality of soldier we attract and the commitment they are willing to make to Cana- da . Whether it is on weekends out in the field dealing with all types of weather conditions (rain, snow, temperatures below zero,) training during the week in their armouries , on tour in harm’s way, there they are, loyal, enthusiastic and deeply committed. It is our obligation to inform the public about Canada’s excellent citizen soldiers, the reserves, the backbone of the regular force. The Lorne’s are a county Regiment . We are bound together by a close knit family spirit with many of us serving in the same Regiment as our mothers and fathers served in. Our approach is based on mutual respect and trust, where developing and believing in our soldiers is the key to our success. We look to the future, respect the past and are driv- en to succeed in all missions . We stem from deep rural roots and will always have a profound sense of community. We represent tradition and loyalty sometimes missing in other units. This does not mean greater loyalty to the Regiment over the CF instead it enhances it. We possess a unique esprit de corps based on our proud history and traditions. As we stand before the cenotaphs remind yourself that we do not assume risk, endure hardships or overcome adversity for lofty ideals alone; we do it for each other and for our Regiment.

3 From the Museum

THE CANADIAN FORCES DECORATION—By Maj (Ret’d) Tom Graham The Canadian Forces’ Decoration (CD) was authorized by Order in Council 6335 on 15 December 1949 and its creation was approved by King George VI on 8 March 1950. It replaced a number of Brit- ish long service and good conduct medals that had been awarded to members of the Royal Canadi- an Navy, the Canadian Army and the Royal Canadian Air Force. It is awarded to all officers and non- commissioned members of the Canadian Forces who complete twelve years of unblemished ser- vice. A bar (clasp) is awarded for each subsequent period of ten years. The medal and the ribbon are the same for members of the regular force and the reserve force. The first CD was presented to the Governor General, Viscount Alexander of Tunis, by the Minister of National Defence, the honourable Brooke Claxton, on 7 June 1951. At the same time the CD was presented to those members of the Royal family who were serving as colonels in chief of Canadian Regiments. When a new Governor General is appointed he or she is awarded the CD in his or her capacity as Commander in Chief of the Canadian Forces. The obverse of the medal originally bore the effigy of King George VI. It was changed to the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II following the death of the King in February of 1952. The reverse has symbols of the navy, the army and the air force and the .word "SERVICE". The medal is ten-sided. The effigy of the Queen is surrounded by the words "Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina" (Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, Queen) with the word "CANADA" at the base. The suspender consists of two scroll bars with a maple leaf at the base through which the ribbon passes. From 1951 to 1982 the medal was produced by the Royal Canadian Mint from tombac, an alloy of copper and zinc which produces a gold coloured metal suitable for making medals (CuZn15). Since 1982 the medal has been produced by various private contractors but they have not always used tombac. The ribbon is blood red in colour, 39 millimetres wide with three equally spaced white stripes that are 1 mil- limetre wide. The bar (clasp) is plain gold in colour and bears the shield of the Royal Arms of Canada surmounted by a Saint Edward's Crown. Recipients of the clasp wear a silver rosette on the undress ribbon for each clasp awarded. The full story of the Canadian Forces Decoration and its predecessors can be found in Christopher McCreery 's

Captain G.O. Brown’s watch, 1915 his service. The museum has just acquired that watch, He re-enlisted in the 164th Battalion, serving as a major. -by Maj (Ret’d) Richard Ruggle After the war, when Lieutenant-Colonel Ballantine resigned because he was living in the United States, Major Brown Gordon Brown was one of the was in line to succeed. There were rumours that the au- first draught of volunteers from thorities proposed to insert instead an officer of another the Halton Rifles who went over- corps, a non-resident, as commanding officer. Canadian seas with the 4th Battalion of the Champion, 13 January 1921. There were protests through- Canadian Expeditionary Force, out the county, and Major Brown was promoted to com- and took part in the second battle mand. of Ypres, in April 1915. It was the He commanded the Halton Rifles 1921-4, and during the first time that poison gas was Second World War, served in the Veterans’ Guard of Can- used during the war, and Captain ada, at various Brown wrote home that half his Prisoner-of-War men were killed or wounded, and camps. two smothered by gas. To avoid being suffocated, they dug holes in the ground, and kept their fac- es in the fresh earth. As they ad- vanced toward the enemy trenches, he was hit but kept going. Then he was hit by shrapnel, but reached a hedge, where he was shot in both hands by machine gun. He re- ceived a record number (for a survivor) of ten bullets and one shrapnel wound. He lay on the ground from 4:30 till nightfall, expecting any second to be blown to pieces. When it got dark, he walked back three miles to the dress- ing station. He was sent home to Canada to recover, and the people of Norval presented him with a gold watch, in recognition of

4 From the Past read in conjunction with those conferred on the under- mentioned for most conspicuous bravery on the same oc- SIX VCs before dawn: The Lancashire Fusi- casion. liers at Gallipoli Captain Richard Raymond Willis, 1st Battalion Lan- cashire Fusiliers. His Majesty the King has been gra- ciously pleased to approve the award No. 1293 Sergeant Alfred Richards, 1st Battalion, of the to the under men- . tioned officer and non-commissioned No. 1809 Private William Keneally, 1st Battalion officers of the 1st Battalion Lancashire Lancashire Fusiliers. (See “London Gazette.” Dated August Fusiliers, in recognition of most con- 24th, 1915.) spicuous bravery displayed:- Note.—Consequent on the award of the Victoria Captain (temporary Major) CUTHBERT Cross, the award of the Distinguished Conduct Medal to BROMLEY (since drowned). No. 2609 Sergeant John Grimshaw, 1st Battalion, Lanca- No. 1506 Sergeant FRANK EDWARD shire Fusiliers, which was published in the “London Ga- STUBBS (since died of wounds). zette,” dated November 16th, 1915, is hereby cancelled. No. 2609 Corporal (now Sergeant) “In camp one night,” says a private of the Cold- JOHN GRIMSHAW. stream Guards, a German prisoner told us about a Lanca- shire Fusilier who had been cut off and refused to surren- On the 25th April , 1915. headquarters der to 200 Germans. He lay on the ground and kept firing and three companies of the 1st Battal- away until he hadn’t a cartridge left, and as his bayonet ion Lancashire Fusiliers, in effecting a landing on the Gal- was gone, he stood up with folded arms while they shot lipoli peninsula to the west of Cape Helles were met by him down. There was a sackful of bullets in him at least, very deadly fire from hidden machine guns, which caused a but he killed twelve and wounded over thirty of his foes be- great number of casualties. The survivors, however, rushed fore the end came. up to and cut the wire entanglements, notwithstanding the terrific fire from the enemy, and after overcoming supreme difficulties the cliffs were gained and the position main- tained. Among the many very gallant officers and men en- gaged in this most hazardous undertaking, Captain Brom- ley, Sergt. Stubbs. and Corpl. Grimshaw have been select- ed by their comrades as having performed the most signal acts of bravery and devotion to duty. The above awards of the Victoria Cross are to be

5 Cadets—Reported by Capt Alex Ross We have a MWO Taylor Teresa Hope from 1849 RCACC at Whitehorse Cadet Summer Training Centre (WCSTC) as a staff cadet for the summer. After completing the Staff Cadet Course she was appointed to the position of DSM of WCSTC with the rank of MWO. Since we are a small cadet camp we don't have a cadet RSM so the DSM position is the highest position for a staff cadet at WCSTC. To the best of my recollection this is the first time a Lorne Scot cadet has been appointed to the top position in

On 28 Sept, soldiers from the Regi- Some Unit Activities ment participated in the planting of Tree Planting— tree's along the Etobicoke Creek at Duggan and Calvert Park in Bramp- ton. Cpl Marie Quiroz, Cpl Andrew Andela, Pte Adam Phelps and Pte Namal Chaundry dug the holes and planted the trees along with other city volunteers. After the event, they hosted a tug-of- war game for the children from the community.

Mississauga Doors Open On 8 Sept soldiers from the Lorne Scots participated in the Mississauga Doors Open at the Long Branch Small Arms Facility in Lakeview. Each company in the Regiment sent a C6 Machine Gun Team to compete against each other and to demonstrate their skills for the public. Overall, B Company won the competition and has won bragging rights until the next inter-unit competition. The new-ish MSVS truck was parked out front of the facility to attract in members of the pub- lic, as if the commands from Sgt Wiafe weren't load enough. The Lorne Scots attracted in members of the public, as well as local and federal elected officials

6 7 In the News Government Intends To Restore Canadian Army Rank Insignia, Names and Badges To Their Tradi- tional Forms http://blogs.ottawacitizen.com/2013/07/08/government-intends-to-restore-canadian-army-rank-insignia-names-and- badges-to-their-traditional-forms/ Tour opens doors into Port Credit's Small Arms factory http://www.mississauga.com/community-story/4132429-tour-opens-doors-into

Honouring a war hero http://www.bramptonguardian.com/news-story/4025308-honouring-a-war-hero/

Colonel Frank Memorial Golf Tournament - by CWO Derek Murphy The regimental association would like to extend a big thank you to everyone who was involved in the 2013 Golf Tourna- ment that took place September 2. This year we had our largest turnout ever with 72 happy golfers. Whether you joined us as a participant in the day-long tournament, donated prizes, or generously signed-up as a sponsor, you (and your organization) helped raise $4400.00. This year’s top foursome from C Company was as follows: Shane Brioux Seth DeFleuriot Mike Lopatriello Andrew Andela

Congratulations to our Longest Drive Winners Scott Hopper and Katri- na Murphy as well Andrew Harris who won the 50/50 putting contest. The closest to the Pin prizes went to Rick Lukasik and in a woman’s sweep Katrina Murphy. Big thanks as well to the following: Gold Sponsors And our hole sponsors for 2013 LCol Jerry Derochie 1188 Oakville Cadet Corps HCol’s Gary Reamey and John McDermid Major John Wylie The Bean and Dalziel Families. Lorne Scots Pipes and Drums HLCol Bill Adcock, Jack Harrison and the CO Lorne Scots Officers Mess Lorne Scots WO and Sergeants Mess The Shepherd’s Crook Col Lagerquist and Col Conover Major Paul Hale Derek Murphy Ideal Supply John Colter in memory of Alison

And of course many thank to those who donated the prizes especially, Joan Waechter, the HCol, and Matt Piccioni from Rona Islington in Etobicoke.

8 In Memoriam

We regret to report the deaths of the following members of the Regimental family which have come to our attention since the last edition of the Newsletter was published: William Edward HOLBROOK HOLBROOK: William Edward (A faithful member of St. Aidan's Anglican Church) With great sadness we announce Bill's passing on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 a few days after his 95th birthday. Lovingly remembered by his wife of 66 years Hazel, his daughters Janet (Jerry) and Cindy (Roy). Devoted loving Granddad to Natasha, Vanessa, Melissa and Graham (Emily). He was loved and respected by all who knew him. Overseas Veteran of World War II with the Lorne Scots and Army Service Corp. Life member of the Oakville Legion Branch 114 and in retirement years a member of the 60 Degree Club. Bill earned his living as a tradesman working for Wm. Whitaker Plumbing & Heating for a few years, then with the Department of National Defense maintaining the military homes that were in Oakville at that time. The Honourable Mr. Justice Dunn; Thomas M. Honorary Colonel (Ret’d) The Lorne Scots (Peel, Dufferin and Halton) Regiment

It is with profound sadness but peaceful hearts that Tom’s family announces his passing on Thurs- day, July 18, 2013 after a bravely fought battle with cancer.

Survived by his wife of 41 years, Jacqulyn, their children Mary-Kathleen and Patrick (Tomoko), granddaughter Erika and soon to be born, grandson Thomas, brother, Fr. Gerald Dunn and sister Patricia. Predeceased by parents John and Gertrude Dunn, sister MaryEllen and brother John. He was appointed and proudly served as Honorary Lt Colonel and Honorary Colonel of the Lorne Scots (Peel, Dufferin and Halton) Regiment from 1993 to 2002. As Honorary, he enjoyed the op- portunity of meeting with soldiers of the unit, participating in their training. He travelled to Bosnia to meet unit soldiers posted there. He maintained his great pride and interest in the unit to the end. Tom was a man of many parts, an artist, competitive shooter, teacher, mentor, family historian, proud Lorne Scot, pickle master, single malt aficionado, dance instructor, lover of all things Irish and scallywag from a young age, a true and faith- ful friend, husband and father. He will be sorely missed but he leaves us with wonderful stories to tell of our adventures with him. Our Wild Colonial Boy! JOHN REID MARSHALL (served with The Lorne Scots from 1950-1968) Passed peacefully at his residence in Brampton Sunny Meadows on Sunday, October 27, 2013, John Marshall, formerly of Orangeville, in his 85th year, beloved husband of the late Patricia Stubbs. Loving father of Tara and her husband lan Bain of Aberdeen. Scotland, Michael and his wife Mary-Catherine of Pittsford, New York. Cherished grandfather of Megan and Madison Marshall. Dear brother of Gerry (deceased), Gordon and Robert Marshall. John's public service included over 25 years at the Orange- ville Post Office and several years as a volunteer firefighter. He was an active member of the congre- gation of Westminster United Church, serving as Treasurer for many years. His retirement years were enriched by his volunteer work with South Simcoe Railway and by summers spent at Caledon Lake.

Executive Newsletter Input

President Capt (Ret’d) Al Garbutt, CD Got news about the regimental family, a suggestion, Vice President, CD Capt (Ret’d) Brad Bean, CD comment, or article for the newsletter? Send it to the Secretary Maj (Ret’d) Tom Graham, CD Editor, Jerry Derochie at [email protected]. Treasurer Maj (Ret’d) Ian Kirkwood, CD Or put pen to paper and snail mail to Members The Lorne Scots LCol (Ret’d) Jerry Derochie, CD LCol (Ret’d) Ross Welsh, CD The Regimental Association Maj (Ret’d) Rick Ruggle, CD 2 Chapel St Capt Stew Sherriff, CD Brampton, Ontario, L6W 2H1 CWO Derek Murphy, CD

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