by brucericketts | Mar 5, 2019 | Operations, Uncategorized
This is a poignant song that should be sung every day in Canada....
by brucericketts | Mar 4, 2019 | Operations, Uncategorized
Library and Archives Canada have records for military personnel who have died after WW2. These records are not difficult to get, but be aware that it can six to nine months from application to receipt. Also, be aware that there are restrictions on some records. For...
by brucericketts | Mar 3, 2019 | Operations, Uncategorized
The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG; French: Garde côtière canadienne – GCC) is the coast guard of Canada. Formed in 1962, the coast guard is tasked with marine search and rescue, communication, navigation and transportation issues in Canadian waters, such as navigation...
by brucericketts | Mar 3, 2019 | Operations, Uncategorized
Louis S. St. Laurent was launched 3 December 1966 by Canadian Vickers Limited at Montreal, Quebec and commissioned in October 1969. From 8–22 September 1969 Louis S. St-Laurent sailed on the SS Manhattan expedition in the Northwest Passage. She was assisted by CCGS...
by brucericketts | Mar 2, 2019 | Operations, Uncategorized
There have been five carriers in the history of the RCN. HMS Bonaventure was purpose-built for Canada while others were leased from the UK (or manned by Canadians). HMCS BONAVENTURE was Canada’s last aircraft carrier. The scrapping of this ship in the early...
by brucericketts | Feb 16, 2019 | Operations, Uncategorized
In April 2007 I visited the Adegem Canadian War Cemetery in Belgium seeking out the graves of Miramichi war dead. During that visit I remember seeing the grave of a Sikh soldier who served in the Regina Rifles and then coming across the graves of three Canadian...
