Military Collectors’ Club of Canada Fall Issue 2016 MILITARY COLLECTORS’ CLUB OF CANADA Edition 266 ~ Fall Journal 2016 Featuring Articles Submitted by Bill Shandro Bill Alexander Martin Urquhart John Burchell John R. Thyen Doug Styles Calgary & Region History Fair and the MCC of C’s Calgary Chapter; A Good Match www.mccofc.ca Military Collectors’ Club of Canada Fall Issue 2016 MCCC Members # 360 & 2438 Military Collectors’ Club of Canada Fall Issue 2016 1 THE MILITARY COLLECTORS’ CLUB OF CANADA EXECUTIVE FOR 2015-2016 President Doug Styles 15223 79A Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5R 3H3 (780) 483-7985 [email protected] Vice President Garry Milne 644 Stratton Terrace SW, Calgary, AB T3H 1M6 (403) 242-7704 [email protected] Past President Jim Kusnick 8-4703 51 Street, Delta, BC V4K 2W1 (604) 946-2622 [email protected] Secretary Martin Urquhart 1442 26A Street SW, Calgary, AB T3C 1K8 Treasurer (587)-888-7704 or (403) 764-0348 [email protected] Honorary Life Members John Thyen #H006, Gale Hawkes #H007, Lou Grimshaw #H010, Herb Johnson #H011 Chapter Chairmen: Edmonton Jim Neathway Box 673, Redwater, AB T0A 2W0 Calgary Garry Milne 644 Stratton Terrace SW, Calgary, AB T3H 1M6 Manitoba Dennis Karpins 35 Wilmington Drive, Winnipeg, MB R3X 2C1 US Representative Paul Wallace PO Box 58462, Seattle, WA, USA 98138 Membership Services: Editor & Nicholas Beck 10447 124 Street, Edmonton, AB T5N 1R7 Journal Production (780) 474-7447 [email protected] Membership, Martin Urquhart 1442 26A Street, Calgary, AB T3C 1K8 Advertising, (587) 888-7704 or (403) 764-0348 Swap & Shop [email protected] Ribbon Bank Doug Styles 15223 79A Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5R 3H3 (780) 483-7985 [email protected] Honours & Awards Doug Styles 15223 79A Avenue Edmonton, AB T5R 3H3 Chairman (780) 483-7985 [email protected] Webmaster Clive Law www.mccofc.ca [email protected] 2 Military Collectors’ Club of Canada Fall Issue 2016 PRINCIPALPRINCIPAL CONTENTS Executive Members …………………………………………………………………………….1 Executive Members.…………………………………………………………………………………..1 Roster Updates………….…………………………………………………………………..…..3 InEditor Memoriam:’s Report Bud…………………………..…..……………………………………………..…..4 Haynes Oct 2, 1933 - July 20, 2016…………………………….….3 ASecretary/Treasurer Note From The Editor Report……………………………………………………………………………..4……………………………………………………………….…..24 …………………………………………………………………. 5 …………………………………………………………………………….…...………………….….27 6 Secretary Treasurer’s Update………………….……………………..………………………….5 RecentMilitary News Matters ………………………………………………………………………………….... …………………………………………………………………………….….42 7 2016ComingLetters Winter toEvents the JournalEditor…………………………………………………………………………..……..43…………………………………………………………………………….7 Cover Contest Details…………………….…………………………..7 SwapConvention and Shop Minutes…………………………………………………………………………….…..44 and Reports……………………………………………………….…...8 Letters To The Editor……………………………..…………………………………………………..8 Convention 2009 Photos……………………………………………………………………..15 Soldiers A Change Of in The the MeritSoil Canada Bar Regulations WW1 ……………………………………………………………..9……………………………………………………17 Farm Upcoming Service sale Corps of Shankland Canada’ sWW1 Victoria……………………………………………………………..11 Cross…………………………………….….….19 Robert Shankland VC DCM…………………………………………………………….…….22 Task Force Harvest…………………………………………………………………………………...12NOTICE: RE 2009 MEMBERSHIP RATES Piecing Together The Past……………………………………………………………….…..24 1 Year 2 Years TheInKing Canada Calgary of the Pimple & Regional – Brigadier History$25.00-General Fair andEdward the $45.00HilliamMCC of (Part C, In Calgary Canadian 2) ………………….….27 Chapter Dollars …...14 In USA $25.00 $45.00 In USA Dollars OverseasMilitary Matters …………………………………………………………………………….….42 $30.00 $55.00 In Canadian Dollars War Booty Returned to Germany …………………………………………………………….25 st st MembershipComing Events runs…………………………………………………………………………..……..43 January 1 through December 31 with dues payable to the Secretary/ Treasurer. MilitarySwap and Matters Shop…………………………………………………………………………….…..44……………………………………………………………………………………….28 Book Review: Camp Hughes The War Years by Bruce Tascona………………….30 True Greatness Comes When You’re Tested……………………………………………..32 NOTICE:MEMBERSHIP RE 2009 MEMBERSHIP RATES RATES 1 Year 2 Years In Canada $25.001 Year $45.002 Years In Canadian Dollars In USACanada $25.00 $45.00 In USACanadian Dollars Dollars OverseasIn USA $30.00$25.00 $55.00$45.00 InIn CanadianUSA Dollars Dollars Overseas $30.00 $55.00 In Canadian Dollars Membership runs January 1st through December 31st with dues payable to the Secretary/ Membership runs January 1st through December 31st with dues payable to the Secretary/ Treasurer. THE JOURNAL The Journal of the Military Collectors’ Club of Canada is printed every three months-mailing dates are: March (Spring Issue), June (Summer issue), September (Fall issue) and December (Winter issue) each year. The Journal is printed in Canada for the members of the M.C.C. of C. and any article submitted for publication in the Journal by members of the Club will not be re- printed without the consent of the Editor or Executive of the Club. Any opinions expressed in letters or articles in the Journal are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the M.C.C. of C., its officers or its members at large. ISSN: 1195-5031 Military Collectors’ Club of Canada Fall Issue 2016 3 Roster Updates (June 2016) Passed Away 2248 Bud Haynes, AB In Memoriam: Bud Haynes Oct 2, 1933 - July 20, 2016 Bud Haynes passed away in Red Deer Alberta on July 20, 2016 with his family by his side, at the Red Deer Hospital following emergency surgery Tuesday. Bud was a well-known auctioneer who had celebrated his 50th year as an auctioneer earlier this year. The antique and auctioning community were extremely proud of him. He was also firearms and militaria collector and a longtime Member of the MCC of C. The MCC of C’s executive and membership send their heartfelt condolences out to Bud’s family, friends and business. 4 Military Collectors’ Club of Canada Fall Issue 2016 A note from the Editor, I can’t believe it’s already fall, this summer has come and gone far too fast if you ask me. I am thrilled to report I saw a surge in articles over the last month from members of the Club. I want those who did take the time to put something on paper that I am very grateful for the work you put in. I think the Members will agree! I want to thank Martin for doing a such a fantastic job finding a new printer for the Club, and I think we can all agree the Journal looks much better in full colour! As the Editor I am fortunate enough to see everything in its full glory when I begin construction on the Journal, so it’s exciting that you all can enjoy that as well. Since we do have the means to print in full colour, we have a better opportunity to include photos alongside articles so please include lots of photos to accompany your articles. That said, my pursuit for new and exciting Journal articles is endless, so I will continue to use my spot to try and entice you to submit something to be included in Journals to come. I honestly can never have too many so even if you’ve become a regular contributor please keep them coming. Some Questions you could answer: Who/ or What was the catalyst that got you into collecting? Why do you collect what you do? What are some of your most memorable experiences with the MCC of C? What sets your collection apart from others? Where has this hobby taken you? (Travelling abroad) How to tell the difference between authentic and reproduction items? How you felt when you finally found that item you’d been hunting for all these years? Where did you finally find this item? How did you track it down? Does your family have a interesting military history? Or a collection that’s been passed down a generation or two? The list goes on, do the Club a service and tell your story today! Editor, Nicholas C. Beck (#3442) Military Collectors’ Club of Canada Fall Issue 2016 5 Secretary - Treasurer’s Update Hoping all members and their families had a good sum- mer and that for families with kids returning or travel- ling to school, the transition progressed smoothly and all are settled into their routines and schedules. Since Calgary’s 2016 AGM in March, it has been an ex- citing and busy time for me. Ongoing tasks include the completion of an extensive revision of our Club’s By-Laws for Executive and eventual Membership review and the ongoing updating of our Club’s current and historical membership and awards databases. I even managed to unwind on two mini holidays. Spent a week in Princeville on Vancouver Island with my wife which included a visit to Nanaimo’s Bastion and Vancouver Island Military Museum. Then guided a tour through central Montana with a friend visiting Indian Wars sites including the Rosebud, Little Bighorn, Fort Benton and a day at the 98th edition of the Crow Nation’s Crow Fair, the largest Pow Wow in the world with an encampment with over 1,500 Teepees. Club Business Updates MCC of C Journal Update During production of the Spring 2016 Journal, the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology’s (NAIT) Printing Services informed the Executive that after printing this edition, they were no longer providing external printing services and that the Club would have to seek another company to print future edi- tions. After contacting companies and receiving quotes a new printer, Minuteman Press Beltline in Calgary, was contracted. Having received your Summer 2016 Journal, we hope you noticed their changes including the perfect binding and full colour format. The process of locating,