by K-J | 4 Feb 2023 | Features
Col (Ret’d) Peter WilliamsStag Special While artillery training had taken place at Camp Shilo since its establishment, a level of activity which increased during two World Wars, it was not until 1946 when the Royal Canadian School of Artillery (RCSA), with...
by K-J | 25 Jan 2023 | Community
Shilo Stag The newly-established Home Station Regiment Senate (HSRS) exists to advance the welfare of members who are currently in service at the Home Station Regiment, as well as retired and former serving members of the Home Station Regiment. Senate membership is...
by LG Admin | 12 Jan 2023 | Features
Notable artillery family donate photo collection to RCA Museum Soldiers on the outdated 18-pounder hone their artillery skills at Camp Petawawa after 1929. Officers observe artillery training, while soldiers (inset) enjoy their lunch. This photo features Brigadier...
by K-J | 25 Dec 2022 | History
A 25-pounder in the air with a parachute, and it after landing, with an extended wooden platform. It’s worth noting the 25-pounder did not have a muzzle break. It was likely an out-of-service Mark 1 25-pounder used for training purposes. “Qualified”...
by K-J | 14 Nov 2022 | History
Jules XavierShilo Stag It felt a little like Christmas when RCA Museum director Andrew Oakden finally held the FedEx package containing Gen Tom Strange’s two medals purchased during an auction in spring 2019.He waited more than 48 hours before he finally lifted the...