by K-J | 1 Nov 2022 | History
Second World War soldiers catch up on the news from newspapers sent overseas from Canada during a lull in fighting the Germans in the days following D-Day, with Canadians landing on Juno Beach. Moira FarrStag Special When Canadians marked the 78th anniversary of D-Day...
by K-J | 31 Oct 2022 | CAF/DND
2PPCLI conducted day and night live fire exercises in the Base’s RTA in late October. 3 Cdn Div image tech MCpl Brandon Liddy spent time with the infantry as they honed their fighting skills during daylight as well as in darkness using tactical...
by K-J | 31 Oct 2022 | Community
Stag Special RPOPs contractor will complete survey work along Royal Avenue from Nov. 1 to 2. According to RPOU-W Det Shilo design supervisor Raymond Burgess, delays along the road are expected due to slow moving vehicle and lifting of manhole covers. “If at all...
by K-J | 30 Oct 2022 | History
Stag Special PPCLI history — On Oct. 30, 1917 at Passchendaele, PPCLI’s Sgt George Mullin attacked a German pillbox and killed a sniper outside it. He climbed onto the pillbox’s roof and shot two machine gunners. He compelled 10 others to surrender. For...
by K-J | 30 Oct 2022 | CAF/DND
Among the possessions found with Pte Atherton’s skeletal remains was a 10th Battalion cap badge. Some of the artifacts included a brass Canada shoulder title, Canadian C10 numbered collar badge, plus his ID disc. Shilo Stag The Department of National Defence (DND) and...
