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The Royal Regiment of Canada Association 10th Royal Grenadiers The Toronto Regiment (3rd Bn CEF) 1862 – 2014 NEWSLETTER MARCH 2015

PRESIDENT PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE CWO (ret’d) Ross Atkinson 647-960-1005 Fellow Royals, [email protected] I feel very privileged to be your new Association President and look forward to VICE PRESIDENT & SECRETARY Capt (ret’d) Bruce Barbeau working with your Executive and membership to ensure we do our utmost to 416-755-1727 support our members and Regiment. I have been with the Regiment since [email protected] 1972 and held the appointment of RSM from 2007 to 2010. I then held the th PAST PRESIDENT appointment of RSM for two years with the 7 Toronto Artillery. I retired from WO Glen Moore the reserves in 2012. 647-960-1005 [email protected] I would like to take this opportunity to thank Ted Taylor for his 32 years service and dedication to the Association. Ted has been a key driving force as the TREASURER Treasurer of our Association. Capt (ret’d) Dan Joyce will be taking over the role Capt (ret’d) Dan Joyce 905-337-7142 of treasurer and brings with him years of experience dealing with the financial [email protected] affairs of the Regiment. I would also like to thank Glen Moore for his hard work as the former President. EDITOR Georgina Stafford Your Executive is exploring new opportunities; both short and long term to 705-435-4141 [email protected] support our membership. Some key initiatives will be our assistance in running the Regimental “kit shop” supporting high quality goods and addressing the needs of both serving members and veterans. Continued on page 3

OFFICERS & DIRECTORS ELECTED for 2015

President: Ross Atkinson Vice President: Bruce Barbeau Elected Directors: Appointed Directors: Past President: Glen Moore Gary Stafford To Be Announced Secretary: Bruce Barbeau INDEX Valorie Flynn Treasurer: Dan Joyce Page Article Fred Scott Sgt-at-Arms: Roger Brown 1……… President’s Message Ron Saranic Steward: Russell Smart & 2……… Photos Reunion Dinner Larry Smith 3……… Lecture President’s Message 4……….Vignette by Bob Bennett REUNION DINNER 2014 5……….Reunion Dinner 2015 Name your newsletter New Regimental History 6……….Scholarships Recognition of Col Taylor Annual Dues 7………. Stars & Crowns 8……….Veterans’ Concerns Netherlands In Memoriam 9……...Looking Back 10…….A “Soldier’s Story” 11…….Soldier’s Story cont... 12…….Future Events & Answers to looking back. Th

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CAMOUFLAGE

LCOL JONES SLOW MARCHES OFF PARADE

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LECTURES AT OUR MEETINGS (Do you have a story or skill to share?) In keeping with our intent to educate our members on current training and significant events, Cpl PAPADAMOU lectured on his ex- periences on the final phase of the Junior Leadership course the “ Infantry Section Commander’s Course”. This is a very difficult course that challenges the participants’ knowledge and leadership abilities under very intense and physically demanding circumstances. It provides an excellent foundation for those seeking the responsibilities that come with “leadership”.

PRESIDENT ROSS ATKINSON’S MESSAGE CONTINUED … 2017 marks the 75th Anniversary of Dieppe. Your Executive is exploring opportunities to raise funds in support of our veterans and serving members participating in the Ceremonies in France. We hope to capitalize on this opportunity and expand the trip to include battlefield tours of WWI and WWII. Our annual Reunion Dinner will be held November 7th in conjunction with our Remembrance Day Church parade at St. James Cathedral. There will be a change of venue this year as the Sheraton Hotel has be- come too expensive for our younger serving members. Once we confirm the venue, we will send out a separate mailing with the ticket order form and information required. I would also like to take this opportunity to stress the importance that all our members pay their Annual Dues. These important funds ensure our continued support of the Newsletter, our support to members who are ill, and to the families of those who have passed. We also use these funds in our ‘Support the Troops” endeavor providing our serving members with a hot drink and snack upon their return from weekend exercises. I welcome and encourage all our members to take any opportunity they can to volunteer or support these important endeavors. Whatever time you can spare will be greatly appreciated and will help in ensuring the continued support of our Regiment and greater Regimental family. Please contact any member of the executive if you wish to volunteer. Once again, thank you for the opportunity to serve as your President. I look forward to working with you and for you as we support our membership and serving members. “Ich Dien” Ross Atkinson CD

The annual BATOCHE DINNER will take place on 8th May 2015 at the Royal Canadian Military Institute. For tickets please contact

S.M. Gobuty Captain Adjutant The Royal Regiment of Canada Fort York Armoury 660 Fleet Street West, Toronto, Ontario M5V 1A9 [email protected]

Your future Newsletters will look back in time and present you with a brief historic review of a battle in which The Royal Regiment of Canada took part. These historic reviews will be based on the vignettes written by the late Major W.R. (Bob) Bennett CD. Bob was an intelligence sergeant with The Royal Regi- ment of Canada during WWII.

THURS 8 MARCH 1945

By Major W. R. Bennett CD Regimental Historian XANTEN OPERATION “BLOCKBUSTER II’ As Operation “Blockbuster” continued, the Germans had now been reduced to a bridgehead on the west bank of the Rhine facing the 1st Canadian Army from Xanten to Ossenberg, both on the river, with Wesel on the far bank of an easterly loop from these two towns. A front of about 8 miles that the enemy need- ed to evacuate his troops across the river. An attack on Xanten by 6 Cdn. Bde. on the 5th March was re- pulsed by the enemy. A planned assault named “Blockbuster II” upon Xanten, a town of 5,000 by 4th & 5th Cdn Bdes of 2nd Cdn Div and the 129th British Bde of 43rd Wessex Div was launched at 05:30 hrs, 8 March 1945*, with heavy artillery; but no air support due to weather and the fluid tactical situation at Roschof involving the RHLI attacking on the right, the Essex in the centre and The Royals on the left. The RHLI were delayed by a factory complex on the Sonsbeck Road and the Essex were having considerable trouble with a stone house & windmill. Both regiments brought forward “Wasp” flame-throwers to dislodge the Germans. Though under heavy mortar and shell fire, the Royals pressed on past the Essex with “C” “and “D” Coys to their objectives. By noon “A” & “B” Coys were on their objectives, but with considerable casualties. Maj. R. I. C. Wedd, wounded in the leg, pressed on across the Sonsbeck Road with his “A” Coy to capture the small factory to his left when he was seriously wounded in the other leg. Unable to evacuate Bob Wedd at this time and with all Coy officers wounded, C103096 Sgt. Art J. Balfour ( previously wounded on 14 Jul 44 & 19 Jan 45, took command of “A” Coy and pushed into the Hochbruch area. Unfortunately, as Maj. Bob Wedd** lay in a shell-hole waiting for darkness and stretcher-bearers, he was hit a third time, by mortar fire, inflicting serious chest and head wounds before he was evacuated. By late afternoon the Royals made contact with the 129th Bde on their left who had arrived from Wardt after capturing Luttingen and were heading for Beek. In this battle the Royal Regiment had suffered 1 Officer and 10 other Ranks killed and 3 Officers and 40 ORs wounded, with 1 OR taken POW. The Royals captured 110 Germans. On the 9th March, Gen. Matthews of 2nd Div ordered 6 Bde to pass through and capture the Brick Works and 5 Bde to take the high ground and the Alter Rheine. 4 Cdn Armd Div had now passed south of Balberger Wald and were beginning their attack upon Veen. By the 10th March 1945, the 1st Cdn Army had liquidated the enemy bridgehead west of the Rhine, the Germans had withdrawn and blown the bridge to Wesel. The Allied Armies were now on the west banks of the Rhine, from Dusseldorf to Nijmegen.

**Major R. I. C. Wedd was evacuated and flown to England, where he died 16 March 45, and is buried in Brookwood Cemetery. His brother, Lt. W. G. R. Wedd, was killed 19 Aug. 41 at Dieppe, with The Royal Regiment of Canada. He is buried at Hautot-sur-Mer, Dieppe.

Motto Honi soit qui mal y pense (Shame to he who thinks evil of it) Ready Aye Ready Nec Aspera Terrent (Difficulties be Damned) Ich Dien (I Serve)

REUNION DINNER 2015 7th November Given the rising costs associated with hosting our Annual Dinner at the Sheraton Centre, and your Executive’s desire to maintain or reduce the cost of tickets, we anticipate that this years dinner will be held at the Argonaut Rowing Club on Lakeshore Blvd West. It is anticipated that our 2015 Dinner will recognize the 70th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Nether- lands. We are pleased to remind you that the cost of tickets for our WWII Veterans are covered by the As- sociation and includes a ticket for a Care Giver. TICKETS - The cost of the dinner will be $85.00 . Registration & order forms will also be provided in the September Newsletter. Payment can be made by cheque in the provided return envelope. We must receive your order by 1 Nov 2015. Prepaid tickets will be mailed, or picked up at the reception desk. If you are not able to attend due to sickness, you may request a refund. The Annual Reunion Dinner provides our Veterans and our serving members the opportunity to greet old friends, get to know each other and maintain Regimental Family ties.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AUDREY!

AUDREY TURNER CELEBRATED HER 102ND BIRTHDAY!

A NEW NAME FOR YOUR NEWSLETTER Unfortunately, we have not been swept off our feet by the influx of recommendations for the establish- ment of our Newsletters’ name. However, the submissions that were received were appreciated . Your Executive will select the winner out of the top five recommendations and the September newsletter will be published under the winning name. The member who provides the new name for our newsletter will be awarded a Life Membership or comparable prize.

NEW REGIMENTAL HISTORY TO BE PUBLISHED IN 2015 Progress continues on our new Regimental History. Mr. Don Graves is a recognized publisher and we look forward to seeing the fruits of his labour in May 2015. Unfortunately, given the scope of this endeavour, the due date for it’s completion has been pushed back. We will inform you as soon as a date of publication becomes known.

SCHOLARSHIPS Your Executive Committee in conjunction with the Commanding Officer are re- viewing the requirements for our cadets and regimental members to qualify for scholarships. The amounts and number of scholarships to be awarded will also be reviewed. The following Scholarships were awarded at the 2014 Annual Reunion Dinner. We would like to take this opportunity to thank those members of the Association whose generous donations made the 2014 scholarships possible. Your donations provide recognition and support to students serving in the Regiment and Cadets. They also provide an opportunity for Association families and friends to honor the memory of those who have served their Regiment and Canada . Please send in your donations for this year’s scholarship awards. The following members made these Scholarships possible through their generous donations to the Association. Nancy Clifford, The John Housser Trust, Shirley Caldwell, Audrey Turner, Carolyn Hill, Donald Catto, Mary Lea Bell, Capt John Easson, MWO Ron Ogilvie, Capt Peter Boyle, Capt Jack Flynn, Robert Carter, Capt Alfred Robinson, LT David Singleton, Nancy Cook, The Sgt Bruce C. Barbeau Trust, MGen Reg Lewis, Norman Baker, Kathryn Langly, The Royal regiment & Dieppe POW Trust, The LCpl Joseph A Ryan Trust, Gerda Gerharda Smith, Louis Trenton, Louis Panaleo, Al Ward, The Cotgreave Family, Capt George Hope, Raymond Bird, Capt Bill Dalglish, Capt Jim Domine, Jose- phine Heath. RECOGNITION of COLONEL (ret’d) TED TAYLOR CD The Royal Regiment of Canada would like to recognize and give a heartfelt thank you to Colonel (ret’d) Ted Taylor CD for his countless years of service to our Association and Regiment. Ted has been the keeper of our finances and ensured our ill members were well cared for. He has single handedly ensured that our Scholarship Program has prospered over the years. Ted will continue to share his years of experience and leadership with our members, as he has done for his Regiment over the years. Ted will be turning over his responsibilities to Captain (ret’d) Dan Joyce CD .

“FALL IN” PAY YOUR 2015 ANNUAL DUES ! The Association relies on your DUES to ensure the continued support to our members and the production and mailing of your newsletter. Unfortunately many of our members (life members excluded) do not pay their dues . Please take the time to mail in your DUES of $15.00 for 2015. You may also wish to consider becoming a Life Member for the one time donation of $150.00. Benefits include reducing the amount of administration by the Executive in tracking membership dues and your not having to remember to pay them. If you have not already paid your dues, please com- plete the dues section on the Registration & Order Form and return it with your cheque in the enclosed self-addressed return envelope. We will send you an attractive membership card in a plastic wallet with a Royal Regi- ment crest. If you are a Life Member and do not have a current Member- ship card please request one and we will mail it to you.

STARS AND CROWNS ARE BACK

Land Force Command has been restored to its historic identity as our Cana- dian Army (CA). Since the CA was restored, non-traditional names like “Land” or “Branch” or “Area” have reverted to traditional Canadian Army names like “Corps” and “Division”. The Minister personally requested that our new CA Flag, our next pocket badge, and our public affairs products fea- ture our historic CA badge. This day-to-day badge is based directly on our WWII to 1968 badge used by our historic Canadian Army. The Governor General also approved a new CA command badge. The CA is now composed of its traditional Divisions. The Areas are now: 2 Div CA formerly SQFT, 3 Cdn Div (LFWA), 4 Cdn Div (LFCA) and 5 Cdn Div (LFAA). The Divisions will receive coloured shoulder patches for wear on DEU and they will also receive traditional flags. Trained soldiers in our Corps will also formally restore their traditional rank names: Trooper, Gunner, Bombardier, Sapper, Signaller, Fusilier, Guardsman, Rifleman and Private.

Therefore, The Royal Regiment of Canada is a regiment within 32 Canadian Brigade Group which is one of three Brigades within 4 Canadian Division (4 Cdn Div) formerly Land Force Central Area.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS Notification of a change of address is important to keep your name on the Association’s mailing list. When you move, please send us your new address using the Registration and Order Form. Keep the Association up to date about how you are doing and we will continue to inform you about your Regiment. The Executive sincerely appreciates your participation in the Regimental Family. SUPPORTING OUR TROOPS Our Association Members continue to provided coffee and donuts for members of our Regiment returning from weekend training. After a challenging weekend of training, our hospitality is well received. If you are interested in taking part in this activity, please check “Yes” on the registration form and mail it to us.

VETERANS’ WELFARE Important! If you know of any former members of the Regiment who need our support, please let us know. We may be able to help or find someone who can. Call one of the Officers listed, or send an e-mail or note using the Registration Form enclosed. Web site address: www.rregtc-assoc.ca

VETERANS’ CONCERNS COMMITTEE (VCC) It is a tall order, but then the Veterans' Concerns Committee (V.C.C.) has some very tal- ented and experienced Members. They are in alphabetical order and without reference to rank, the following: Ross Atkinson, Val Flynn, Ron Saranic, and Gary Stafford. I am privileged to chair this committee (V.C.C.), and welcome useful tips, questions and suggestions at any time. I can be contacted at 519-741-0005 at home or at [email protected]

CANADIAN VETERANS BY NUMBERS With presently about 60,000 members in our Regular Force and close to 20,000 in the Primary Reserves, we may wonder how many living Veterans we have in Canada. After some sleuthing and information requests to Veterans Affairs Canada, I came up with the following results:

In 2014 there were an estimated 697,400 Canadian Veterans living. These numbers break down as follows: a. 88,400 or 12.7% had service in World War 2; (average age 90) b. 9,800 or 1.4% had service in Korea (1950-53); (average age 82) c. 316,700 or 45.6% had Regular Force service after 1953; (average age 56) d. 282,600 or 40.5% had Primary Reserve service after 1953; (average age 53) (Because of split, dual or overlapping service, these numbers do not add up perfectly.)

The Primary Reserves have a much higher turnover rate, with 73% of Reservists, leaving the Forces, but only 27% of Regular Force personnel leave Military life before age 29!

A large number of Reservists use the Military either as temporary employment, or more often as a stepping stone in skill development for their eventual civilian careers. This same tendency is supported by the above numbers, which suggest there are about five (5) Regular Force Veterans for every presently serving Regular Force member. When it comes to the Primary Reserves, that ratio rises to about fourteen (14) previous Vet- erans for each presently serving Reservist. This higher rate of personnel turnover presents a much greater challenge to all Primary Reserve Units in terms of training, readiness and manpower costs.

Alan Nanders Chair Veterans' Concerns Committee (VCC)

70TH Anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands Veterans & Family Information

Veterans Affairs has announced their support of the 70th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Nether-

lands. If you qualify, there may be an opportunity to apply for Veterans’ travel assistance. Please see the link below link for information concerning this important event. http://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/history/second-world-war/liberation-netherlands/70th- anniversary

IN MEMORIAM

Captain Peter Kennedy passed away 3 Feb 2015. Peter was an active Officer in The Royals during the 1950s. AT THE GOING DOWN Norm Hodgins passed away 2 March 2015. Norm had 42 years OF THE SUN AND IN THE service in the Regular Force and at Camp Borden. MORNING, WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

LOOKING BACK - DO YOU KNOW WHEN OR WHERE THESE PICTURES WERE TAKEN? CAN YOU NAME THOSE IN THE PHOTOS? (Answers on page 12) In keeping with our responsibility to maintain records of our Regimental past, we are now seeking and ar- chiving photos of our members in their early years of service. To accomplish this, we are requesting members to send in an early picture of themselves in uniform. The date, location and the names of any other members in the photo would be appreciated. If mailed in, your picture will be returned at the earliest opportunity. If you can name the members in these photos please send the names to the editor. Good luck!

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It is our intent to start a series of short stories provided by veterans of WWII, Korea, Bos- nia, Afghanistan and other NATO or Peace Keeping Missions. If you would like to share your story , please send it to the Editor. They will be titled “A SOLDIER’S STORY” We are pleased to commence the series with the kind help of Pte. John Stewart Preece, B162941 In my youth, growing up in Toronto, in the lower end of town, there were few alternatives for a young man, so when presented with the opportunity to join the Norwegian Merchant Marine I took it. We sailed out of New York, (exciting for a 16 year old). I made one trip to the Mediterranean on an oil tanker; the Katy, and two trips to Cardiff and Swansea England on the freighter Martin Bakke. On returning to Toronto, I joined the Army. I took my basic training at Brantford, the advanced training at Camp Borden and then left shortly for England and Battle Training. I spent Christmas and New Year’s of 1944 in England training somewhere around Aldershot. One evening in the barracks a notice was put up on the door that anyone who wanted to join immediately with the Royal Regiment of Canada was to put their name down and be prepared to leave quickly. I put my name down, as well as that of a friend of mine who happened to be out for the evening. Those of us on the list spent the rest of the evening being supplied with bullet bandoliers, hand grenades and gas capes etc. At four o’clock in the morning we were hustled out of the huts, loaded onto trucks and proceeded to an airfield, where a DC 3 and a Glider awaited us. Some went on the DC 3 and others went on the glider. I was on the glider. We took off shortly thereafter and I am not sure where we were headed. As we approached land, our glider was loosed and began to circle around what appeared to be a farmer’s field. The circling made all of us somewhat ill but J.S. Preece on Basic Training in Brantford ON we eventually landed and disembarked. We formed up on a roadway nearby, hanging around for awhile not knowing what to do next. We stayed overnight until trucks picked us up. After numerous other stops, I eventually was introduced to the Royal Regiment. I believe we were somewhere around the Hochwald Forest and Grosbeek in Holland. We moved through the Reichwald Forest on our way to Xanten, Germany, and were delayed in Xanten for a week or so. Continued—next page.

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We left Xanten and continued over the Rhine on pontoon bridges, finding ourselves again in Holland. There was some degree of re- sistance. After a few days on and off trucks and tanks, on April 2, 1945, I found myself running across a road and jumping into formerly held German trenches. I set up my Bren gun and started firing at German soldiers half a mile down the field. At that point I got hit, by an a attentive sniper. I ended up in a military hospital in Bruges, Belgium and after being diagnosed with gangrene was sent to England to a Canadian Military Hospital in Leavesden, Kent. After a convalescence of a few months, I volunteered to fight the Japanese. During this time we were informed of an upcoming parade through London which sounded exciting and I again volunteered. An English Sergeant Major appeared at the camp, lined us up, and after picking enough for a Platoon, he informed us that in preparation we would be doing more training and marching. I have great memories of this parade where there were representatives from various regiments. Shortly after this, we sailed home and after the war ended, I had the typical problems of adjusting to civilian life. I eventually found myself at the University of Toronto where I obtained an Engineering and a Psychology degree, as well as obtaining my COTC and awarded a Lieutenant commission TB17891 in the RCEME Corps. I married Bonnie, had two daughters, Kathleen and Alexis and now a growing family of 6 grandchildren. I retired after working in Industrial Management with several large companies. On my return to Holland for the Commemora- tion of the 60th and 65th Anniversary of the Lib- eration of Holland, I was gratified to experience the overwhelming appreciation and love that was shown to us Canadian veterans, thus making it all worthwhile. It was truly unfor- gettable. John Preece John & Bonnie will be part of the official Ca- nadian Delegation for the 70th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands.

SMALL ARMS TRAINER (SAT) Through the continued support of LCol Payne, our members can participate on the Small Arms Trainer (SAT). Using computer technology and working replicas of the C7 Rifle, the SAT system real- istically provides members an opportunity to practise and improve their shooting and weapons handling skills. We anticipate that our members will uti- lize the SAT range between the hours of 7:00 pm and 8:00pm to facilitate their attendance at our meetings. Dress is casual on the range and dress for the meeting will be Tie and Jacket. The SAT provides a great opportunity for us to experience current weapon training systems and we welcome all Association members to

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - Your Editor welcomes your comments or feedback concerning the articles and content of the Newsletter. We apologies for any errors in the spelling of names etc. If you have any ideas or suggestions on how to improve our Newsletter please forward them to the Editor. We look forward to hearing from you.

2015 - FUTURE EVENTS - REGIMENT, BAND & ASSOCIATION Thurs 02 April 2000 hrs Association Meeting, WO’s and Sgt’s Mess, FYA Thurs 07 May 2000hrs Association Meeting, WO’s and Sgt’s Mess, FYA Sun 24 May 1300 hrs Sorrel Day Parade, FYA Sat 22 Aug 1000 hrs Warriors Day Parade, CNE Thurs 03 Sep 2000 hrs Association meeting, WOs’ & Sgts’ Mess, FYA TBD Sep 1930 hrs* Dieppe Memorial Parade, FYA Thu 01 Oct 1930 hrs Association meeting, WOs’ & Sgts’ Mess, FYA Sun TBD Oct 1400 hrs Massed Band Concert, Roy Thomson Hall Thu 05 Nov 2000 hrs Association meeting, WOs’ & Sgts’ Mess, FYA Sat 07 Nov 1800 hrs Regimental Re-Union Dinner, Argonaut Rowing Club Sun 09 Nov 1100 hrs * Memorial Service, St James Cathedral, Toronto Thu 03 Dec 2000 hrs Association meeting, WOs’ & Sgts’ Mess, FYA Sun TBD Dec 1400 hrs Sunnybrook Hospital Band Concert, K Wing, Thu 10 Dec 1900 hrs All Ranks’ Christmas Dinner, FYA Sun 13 Dec 1400 hrs Children’s Christmas Party, FYA TBD Dec Band Concert, Scarborough Civic Centre, Tor

ANSWERS TO “LOOKING BACK”

1. LCol Vijay Sharma CD and Capt Rick Towey CD 2. CWO (RSM) Ken Andrews CD 3. BGen Garry Thomson CD, with Capt (RSM) Dan Joyce CD, Capt Martin Howard CD 4. Major Nick Carter ( London 1941) 5. Harvey Marshall Seaton, B67814, C Coy, 14 Pl, Wounded at Dieppe, evacuated to England. Men- tioned in dispatches. 6. Harvey Seaton receiving the French Croix de Guerre with Silver Star.

WEST JET - ARE YOU PLANNING TO TRAVEL WITH WEST JET? Take advantage of their offer to waive baggage fees for Veterans. Check it out at http://www.rregtc-assoc.org/2014/07/19/canadian-forces-

ASSOCIATION FORMS

Part One Registration and Change of Address Part Two Payment of Association Dues Part Three Donations for Scholarships or Education Fund Part Four Delivery of News Letter Part Five Reunion Dinner Tickets Part Six Order Forms

PART ONE – REGISTRATION If new address please check box Name______Service/Regimental #______Apt/Unit # ______Street # ______Address______City______Prov______Postal Code ______Tel # ______Email Address ______Service History (optional)- Short outline of your service. Years, locations, Company etc… Please include over- seas tours. ______If you need more space, use back of form.

PART TWO – ASSOCIATION DUES FOR 2015 Your dues are extremely important to the continued success of our Association. Please enclose a cheque and indicate your payment of YEARLY DUES $15.00 or

LIFE MEMBERSHIP of $150.00 If your are already a life member or have paid your dues by other means, please indicate below

Already Life Member Already paid yearly dues

PART THREE – DONATIONS – SCHOLARSHIP OR EDUCATION AND VETERANS’ FUND Name of Donor ______Scholarship supported ______Amount ______

Do you prefer a separate certificate Yes No If you have a special request concerning your donation, please contact us, or list below ______

Donation to Education & Veterans’ Fund Amount ______

DO NOT SEND CASH VIA MAIL. PLEASE SEND CHEQUE PAYABLE TO R REGT C ASSOCIATION A RECEIPT FOR INCOME TAX PURPOSES WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ALL DONATIONS PRIVACY - THE ASSOCIATION PROTECTS YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION AND ADHERES TO ALL LEIS- LATIVE REQUIREMENTS.

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PART FOUR - DELIVERY OF YOUR NEWSLETTER

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PART FIVE – REUNION DINNER TICKETS FOR 7th NOVEMBER 2015 $ ______$85.00____ EACH

Please send me tickets @ $ ______each for a total of $ ______

Tickets in name of ______

PART SIX – ORDER FORM (Prices for kit includes taxes, packaging and postage)

Indicate in box the number required

BROOCH, Ladies, gold and silver coloured metal ( new design) $15

BLAZER BUTTONS, Set of 10 (4 on front of jacket & 6 small for sleeve) $15

BLAZER CREST, gold wire ( new lower price) $25

CUMMERBUNDS, Pattern for Mess Kit & Tuxedo $40

ROYALS’ CREST (mount inside or outside of car window) (3 for $5) $5

T-SHIRT, red or blue with gold Regimental Crest, Size Red Blue $15

REGIMENTAL TIE $20

REGIMENTAL BOW TIE, pre tied or regular $15

PLASTIC WALLET with gold crest (3for $5) $5

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