I was wondering if aybody has info on my great uncle william ryckman of hasty pees ww2 regiment.
email address mark_dale8NOSPAM@hotmail.com  

I send out A HUGE THANK YOU FOR MY FREEDOM.
I am doing a Thank You book for our Veterans and for the men and women who are still fighting today to keep our country free.
I need the publics help.
Please send me your Thank You letters,poems,stories,photo of men or women and information. Please contact me if you would like to know more.
For you our Veterans if you would like to share your stories we would gladly enter them into our book. Maybe you are looking for a old buddy we can add that information also .
When our book is filled it will be copied and sent to groups of Veterans across Canada for them to read.
Let's show them how proud we are of them.
moon_baby2NOSPAM@hotmail.com
Kim Shergold
Hwy. 17 East R.R.2
Corbeil Ont. Canada
POH-1KO
Please spread the word to family,friends,teachers who ever you can think of.
They desearve to hear we care and they will never ever be forgotten
 

Hey it's great to see the Regiment's web site with the pictures, history, and messages. I think I drove my co-workers nuts showing them all of this! This is great, it makes feel almost home again, keep up the great work.  

Good to see the Unit progressing.  

I began my military career in "C" Company, The Hast & PER in Port Hope, ON in 1959. I was recruited by my father, WOII Herbert G. Elliston, who was CSM at the time. He joined the Midland Regtiment in 1939, and served overseas with the Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry Highlanders. After the war he returned to the Midland Regiment until it was amalgamated with The Regiment. I joined the Regular Force in 1964 and served until 1998. I will always consider myself a "Plough Jockey".  

My Father was a Hasty P. in WWII, I remember going to a Regimental parade in Belleville with him. (early 60's)It was very impressive.  

My father advanced from Private to Captain of the Hasty P's during WWII. The Regiment was very much a part of him. It was wonderful to discover your website.  

I like the site, the information is great. Im 16 years old and I hoppe to Join the reserves. Ive been interested in this since forever!!  

Awesome page, may the Hasty P's reign forever. I am a Sgt. at #385 RCACC in Madoc.
Paratus  

I have just returned from holiday in Italy and have a photograph of a gravestone at Montecassino. If anyone would like the photo, I will send it on if you e-mail me. I cannot scan it as my scanner has broken. Here are the details:-

Private J.J.Chapman, C.6126, The Hastigs and Prince Edward Regiment, died 16th May 1944 aged 24

Dearly beloved husband of Marguerite ????? and father of Marguerite and ????? (names hidden by bush)  

As I have read from many of the people who have posted on this guest book, my father too was a veteran of WW2 and did not talk much of his service overseas. Unfortunatly he passed away when I was 6 so I never got to ask him of his experiences. My mother, who is still living, has little information and few pictures of his time in europe. His name was Eric True and anyone having any details or information about his time overseas would be greatly appreciated. Please contact me at truetNOSPAM@navcanada.ca.

To All military personel, I as a Canadian very much appreciate all the sacrifices you have made during your time of service. Be it peace keeping or during any war I have the utmost resoect for members of the military. Thank you for all you do and have done.  

Very nice web site. Nice to see some of the people I knew a ways back have moved up the ladder rank wise.  

I am currently in Italy working for a Canadian company and will be here November 11, 2002. My plans are to visit Ortano on Rememberance Day to pay my respects. This is a tradition I do wheever I am overseas and near a Canadian cemetary. This year I wish to lay poppies - out of respect - Does anyone know how many of our soldiers are buried in Ortano and how do I get enough poppies to lay at each grave? I will be in Toronto week of Oct 27 and returning to Italy (Rome) week of November 4.

Sincerely

Jeffrey Thomson
 

Great website, lots to see and learn..we have added a link to the 79 Trent RCSCC website, so all of our ship's company can check it out..
thx
bert  

I was a member of the Hasty P's 1980-82 prior to joining the navy; now in the air force. If I ever make it back to Ontario I will certainly visit the armoury in Belleville  

My dad is the RSM and maybe one day I will be the first woman RSM!! I like going down to the Armouries with my brother and seeing where my dad works. That's all for now. cutejenn27!!  

please send information on reunions  

Was just going through this site and recognized the name Gaebel. Terry was looking for info on his Grandfather Mervyn Gaebel.
My father was his brother Arnold and was a captain with this regiment in WW11 stationed in Picton. My brothers Grant & Doug were also with the regiment.  

Hello all,

I've had a slight change of address since my last entry. I'm now with an Army Cadet Corps in Fort Smith, Northwest Territories. For all those who want to keep in touch, here's my new e-mail as well. To those still active in The Regiment, kudos to you and remember that you are a Hasty Pee for life. Keep in touch with your peers as they will probably be the best bunch of guys and girls you will ever know! I am positive of this.

Paratus

Shawn Hatton  

Excellant site! It is great to track down and hear from some old friends. Keep up the good work.
Paratus  

I enjoyed my look at your web site and found it very interesting. My Uncle was a member during WW.2. I had a military life in Medical & Dental. My son is presently in the Engineers & his daughter just joined the air force.
Regards A.M.Alkenbrack  

What a great site. I send a huge THANK YOU out to all our Veterans. If it were not for you, I would hate to think what Canada would be like today; the thought sends shivers up my back.
We owe you a great deal & we have given back so little that it shames me. I am working on a
project for our Veterans. But I need the help of the public. Please send me your letters of Thanks to our Veterans,stories,even pictures if you would like. For younger children; they can draw a picture for the Veterans. Also I can use poems or information on any one who has went to War. These items will be entered into a book and when done will be given to groups of our Veterans around Canada. If you would like to snail mail it to send to Kim Shergold Hwy. 17 East R.R.2 Corbeil Ont. Canada
Any information in this book will in time be of Great Value to people looking for certain Family members while doing their Family Tree.
But most of all it will bring a smile on many Veterans faces.
I can not do this with out the help of the Public.
So please find it in your heart to help put a smile on thousands of Canadian War Hero's
Thank YOU!
Kim Shergold  

Just finished my QL3 summer 2002, and encourage anybody to join. Learn lots, get in shape and use large weapons. And hope to have Sgt McCall and MCPL Burton for your instructors. Thanks all!!

Paratus!  

Hey! I am Chris and I have just finished my sq's and biq's over the summer in Petawawa. The sand was great and so was the heat. I met some funny people who if it wasent for their morale, I would have went insane.
Me say hi to Beardly and Mcourt
the Cookster was great and Foster helped me get ready almost every morning (or he told me how to do it myself)


Thanks guys  

an excellent site with lots of info on the reg't  

I am writing a book the main character of which (fictional) is a Mohawk from the Tyendinaga Reserve near Deseronto.

Several others from the Reserve joined the Hasty P's and if anyone could tell me the total number who served in the regiment in World War Two, I would be grateful for that and any other information about the Mohawks in the regiment.  

I would like to hear from anyone who may be able to help me out with a long term project that I have been working on.I have been collecting pictures and information on the men who served in the Regiment from 1939-1945.I'am looking for pictures of the men in uniform ,I would be grateful for any help.
 

Hi again. back from my grand adventure in the sand overseas. Though I would update my email address. An apology to all who email me overseas and I never got a chance to email back. The server crashed a few times and lost all the messages and addresses. Hope to hear from all again.
Paratus  

I am currently doing some research on Pte. H.J. Pringle who was with the H&PE regiment in Italy. I understand that his father William Pringle was also with the H&PE but left the service in 1943. H.J. Pringle was born in Port Colborne and his family was living in Flinton, Ontario when he enlisted. He fought at the Hitler Line in May 1944. He was executed in Avellino, Italy on July 5, 1945 for his involvement in the killing of another Canadian serviceman. I would like to correspond or talk to anyone who has any recollections of Pringle and/or his father. The Padre who interceded on his behalf during the Appeal was B.S. Farrell. I would like to know if B.S. Farrell was with the H&PE Regiment. I have checked the Regimental Diaries in Ottawa and have found no records of the incident. Any help or leads would be much appreciated.
Sincerely
John Gallaro
416-766-8581  

hi every one past and present i served 78-83& 88-90 i helped to get "C" Coy. Cobourg started back in 89 along with approx. 6 others. haved come
back as an officer with the local army cadets.

bye for now may the REGT. live forever!  

I'm looking for another old A Coy Corporel, Chris Mortimer from the good old days 1976-80. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks  

I wondered if any of the vets remember my uncle John "Jock" Blyth from Colborne. I believe he enlisted in '39 (in his mid-thirties)
and I know he was in Italy. He never had children (that we are aware of <g>), so I wanted to make mention of his name in his memory.

I am a member of the TorScot RA in Toronto (my Dad's regiment) and as we would say, "Carry on!"  

My dad ELTON EDWIN HUBLE died on 30 December 1966 when I was a very young girl. My memories of him include him singing to me a favorite diddy "Kiss Me Good Night Sargent Major" and unfortunately I can only remember part of a poem .. "Up up I go say froggy, until I reach the top, ..." He was a veteran of W.W.II and was injured in England and wounded in Italy. He enlisted at age 20 with the Midland Regt. and later served with the SD&G and then H&PE Regt. Had my father lived, he would now be a great grandfather... his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren want to know more about him. Unfortunately, not everyone's memory is the same and dad never talked much about the war. Anyone with information, please e-mail so we can pass this information down into the family history. Many thanks for all information!!  

My dad was a Hasty P. I think he was in C company during WW2. I didn't know him very well. His name was Frank Hobeck. If any old army buddies knew him I would love to hear from them.  

I am trying to search for my Father's Miltary records. His name was James Albert Clark. One of his proudest moments in life was being a member of the Hastings-Prince Edward Regiment during WWII. Dad passed away in 1981 and I have a desire to research his life, not only me but his Grandchildren & his Great-Grandchildren.
 

I served with The Regiment from 79-89, and it was great to see many familiar names. I have settled in Halifax, married with two boys. Paratus.  

I'm trying to find out any information about my grandfather Pte. William O. Crowe C34526 or my great uncle Max Crowe who served out of the Prince Edward Regiment in WW2. If anyone can can help me it would be great , thanks.  

Hi Wayne. I was in Halifax in 1999 prior to OP ABACUS, and LCol Bailey was already at that current rank. Last I saw him was circa 1990 when he was a captain. I can't remember when he said he was promoted, but still looks the same (perhaps when wearing a beret!)
Paratus
Pro Patria  

Well done Andy, it was great to see what everyone is up to. Enjoyed the pictures - especially the one of Bell, Williams, and myself besire our mortar. Good times! I'm working in Alberta now as a Conservation Officer but I miss my days of hooching in a ditch, and eating IMP's .... Hello to everyone from 1992-1994 and fellow Hasty P's.
 

Hi everybody;

Just surfing the PPCLI website, and under the news section, saw that Capt Bryan Bailey (RSS UTO circa 1989) has been promoted to LCol. For more info see www.ppcli.com. (news section)

Paratus;
Wayne
 

Great thanks to Dave Evans; who without prior
notice, took time to offer a comprehensive tour
of the armoury.Memorable experience Dave.Felt
very privileged and welcome. Thankyou!
Grant Hariton(grandson to LCol Bruce Sutcliffe)  

Looking for information on Canadian Engineer Unit
who constructed an underground bunker on the East Lomond hills in Fife during WW2, Any information
greatfully recieved.  

Well, talk about a small world. There I was at the Nova Scotia International Tattoo, and who comes by? None other than the CO, LCol Skip Simpson! I still remember the day when I walked into the armouries in October of 1984, hair down to my shoulders, and he tells me to "come this way, Suzie!" Well, I don't know if that's what he said, but I sure was an interesting way for a young civvy to join up!
He tells me about this site, and he says that I was one of the Lost Boys! OK, this is what happened to me since Sgt Garvin D.W. left The Regiment in 1989:
Cpl 2nd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment, serving in Gagetown, Oka and Cyprus and (even once in Petawawa as incremental staff!) until 1992. The entire time with H Coy. Promoted MCpl in 1990.
MCpl Regimental Headquarters, The Royal Canadian Regiment starting in 1992. While there I did my Small Arms course back in Gagetown and once more to Petawawa to instruct at the battle school.
Accepted UTPNCM in 1995 (23U Inf!) Studied at the University of Western Ontario (http://www.uwo.ca), receiving my BA Honours in German and Philosophy in 1999. Posted back to 2nd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment as a platoon commander in, you guessed it, H Coy! Successfully completed my Advanced Mortar Course in the fall of 2000, and have been OC Mortar Platoon since the early part of 2001.
I'm now married to Laura Garvin (nee Sylvester) of London, Ontario, and have two wonderful children, Nichole (5) and Jennette (2 on July 16th 2002!)
Promoted to my current rank on 1 May 2002. Well, if you're a Hasty P, or even a Royal, drop a line at my email address listed above!
Paratus!
Pro Patria!  

REMINDER
THE REGT ASSN GOLF DAY IS 7 JULY AT THE BAYVIEW GOLF CENTRE,HWY 2, BELLEVILLE. ALL ASSOCIATION AND SERVING MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF THE REGIMENT ARE WELCOME - COST $30.00 PER PERSON WHICH INCLUDES LUNCH. START TIME IS 1030 HRS.CALL 613-848-4427 OR 613-399-3998 TO CONFIRM YOUR ATTENDANCE.
PARATUS

BUCK BUCHANAN
 

LOOKING FOR ANY PHOTOS INFO ETC ON THE H-P TRUMPET AND DRUM BAND THAT WAS ACTIVE IN THE 50s-60s.WRITING A BOOK ON MILITARY TRUMPET BANDS AND WOULD LIKE TO INCLUDE THE H-P.

RICK ALLEN
x RHLI
BAND OFFICER
RCSCC HAIDA  

Just updating my email address.  

Hi from Qandahar, Afghanistan. Recieved the lastest copy of the ploughjockey and I can belive it has been 15 or 16 years since I join. Don't know where the time has gone.It is good to see the Regiment is doing well. Lots of good memories from the past. There are about 10 former ploughjockey's over here with the 3 PPCLI and 3 in my Company alone. The Regiment has trained some fine soldiers and their worth is being proven here. Wouldn't mind hear from some old friends if you have the time. Mailing Address is:
Sgt Parnell CW
3 PPCLI Para Company
PO Box 10500 Stn Forces
Edmonton, AB
T5J 4J5

Take Care,
Paratus  

My husband(James M. Peffers) was a true & proud
Hasty P & served his country well. He passed
away this past March 25, 2002 at the age of 78.
Please pass this on to your fellow Hasty P's.
Thank you. Mrs. Peffers  

Just puttin down my little mark in history, I'm just finishing my QL2 and I'm going away for the summer, and I encourage everybody to join the greatest regiment. And I would like to thank my instructor, Sgt Norman for making this course the best time of my life.  

My father,Frank McGuire(Barrie,Ont),served with the Hasty Ps during WWII in Sicily/Italy.Mom and Dad are happy and well in Victoria BC. Im so grateful to be able to thank Dad for the sacrifices he and those he served with made in WWII,he is my "Heroe"...Geoff McGuire.  

Jim Hughs, member 61-62, Havelock Arm's, from Campbellford. Are you out there? Also looking for Bill Rothwell.  

Found the site and had to take a look. Great stuff! My grandfather and uncle were members of the Hasty Pees during WWII. My grandfather Matthew "Mac" McIntyre and my uncle Bob Stephenson.  

I am the current DCO of the Regiment. I have met and make many friends over the years, it is true of the old saying , "once a Hasty P, always a Hasty P". To all those who have served our Regiment, well done, you have made us the great Regiment we are. Those old "salts", men like "Duffy, Blackie Simpson, Gord Bocock, Bill Acreman, RSM Fox, RSM Buchanan", you will always live on in the hearts of those who have been honoured to serve in the Regiment. To those who have spend but a short time in our Regiment, your welcome to return and renew the comradary, to those thinking of contributing to serving society and your Country come and talk to the Recruiters. The journey will be worth it. Paratus!  

My father was in the Hasty Pee and didn't talk much about his time during WWII. It seems to be a common thing through all that I have read here that people that were there didn't want to talk about it. I know no war is good. But to know the things he went through helps to understand him more. The war helped to shape who he was. If anyone knew Frederick Ellis it could tell me more I would really appreciate it. He came from Trenton Ontario and I know he served in Italy. This site is great. Thanks!  

My father was in the Hasty Pee and didn't talk much about his time during WWII. It seems to be a common thing through all that I have read here that people that were there didn't want to talk about it. I know no war is good. But to know the things he went through helps to understand him more. The war helped to shape who he was. If anyone knew Frederick Ellis it could tell me more I would really appreciate it. This site is great. Thanks!  

Hay Guys this site is pritty cool. I have been in the regiment since Feb. of 99 and I love doing what we do. Alot of people out there respect us for what we do and I'm very greatful for their supportive attitude. Thank-you very much and one more note.

Cassino Rocks!!

Paratus  

Congratulations Jim Fancy on your achievement you've come a long way my friend.  

As a member of THE HASTY PEES PIPE BAND 1985-86 I was quite dissapointed that no pics. of the pipe band were displayed on this site. I've visited other regimental sites and enjoyed their pictures (black watch, lorne scots etc.)but nothing of THE HASTY PEES. FUTURE?? I am now a retiree living in the States and playing with an Irish band and firmly believe that past members of this regimental pipe band should at the very least have the regiment acknowledge that they do indeed have a pipe band, and an excellent one at that  

I am the daughter of a member (2nd WW) of your regiment. His name was Eric George Mead born November 1918. He served in Sicily, Italy, and France, before being discharged.

 

Congratulations on hosting a very good site.

My Dad, G. Ray Paulley, served as a Hasty P during WWII. He was, I believe, part of the Administrative platoon in HQ Company. He joined the Regiment immediately after the Ortona battle at the end of 1943, and served with the Regiment through to VE Day. He passed away in 1987.

While I would enjoy hearing from any veteran who remembers my Dad, I also would like to make a contribution to the remaining Hasty P veterans of the War.

Dad left behind a photo album containing some 120 photographs taken while he was training at Valcartier and while he was overseas. My project for this year was to remount the photos, as after 60-odd years the album was literally falling apart. To my surprise, I found that Dad had added captions to the backs of many of the photographs, which until now have remained hidden.

Amongst many photographs of anonymous Hasty P's, the album contains good-quality photographs of the following veterans:

Confirmed members of the Hasty P's:

Lt. King Wain, Victoria, B.C.
Pte. J. W. Madse, Edmonton, Alberta
Pte. P. E. Labonte, Calgary, Alberta
Cpl. Champeau D-86382 (Given name unknown)
L/Cpl. Hamilton (Given name unknown)

Other soldiers who may have been members of the Regiment:

Bob Paul (possibly from Sudbury, Ontario)
Vic Coleman, Bothwell, ON
Ed McKenzie, Truro, NS
Ray La Polma, Queenston, ON

I would be happy to provide duplicates of these photographs to these veterans or their families. To my knowledge all of the soldiers above survived the war.

Sincerely

Glenn Paulley
194 Pinegrove Crescent
Waterloo, Ontario
N2L 4V1
519.725.4921  

Hey there Hasty P's! This site just keeps getting better and better! Job well done! I just want to say good luck to all the men going on their JLC this summer, take it easy and dont let too much of the summer course give you nightmares, although I know it will for me! Soon to be MCPL Burke, good luck my friend, your on your way! Cpl Caron, have fun in the west side of gods greatest country! I will be doing my JLC soon and I hope to make the regiment proud! Good luck to those who are going on their summer infantry course, learn as much as you can! Your regimental pride may depend on it! Ask Cpl Burke! Take care, and if something messes up, its probably my fault! Its all good  

I have been a Hasty-P since June of 2001. I did my Ql2/3 in the summer of 2001 (GOOD TIMES EH CLAPP!) I have met many new friends and encourage anyone to sign up. Warrant Aleman will set you up! oh yeah Thanks Cpl Alexander for getting my hand guards! on parade!..PARATUS!  

I am in Cadets in belleville and it rocks ...
Someday i want to join the army...
 

Nice site. Coming from Picton, The Regiment is well known in my family. My uncle, Wayne Ellsworth served during WWII and my Dad was in during the 50's. Keep up the good work.  

Excellent site and excellent projection of the image of the regiment. congratulations and keep up the good work.  

Hello to all present and past members of the Regiment. Although I left the Regiment in 1989 to serve in the Navy, it still holds a special place in my heart. I have met many people over the years that have served with the Regiment and all have fond memories as do I. Great site and hope to hear from some old Battle buddies.  

If anyone knows how current and/or former Hasty P's can relay good luck to the lads, ladies, and 'ol Hasty P's now with the PPCLI group in Afganistan, give me a ring at my email..... I might have a few 1 CER (Combat Engineer Regiment) friends who are sent over too... Luck, PARATUS and UBIQUE to them and the rest of us too!  

I have been part of the BMQ Co-Op course, taking place at the Belleville Garrison, Mon - Fri, 13:00 - 16:30, I am enjoying it greatly!
MCPL Rosa is a great instructor, and I enjoy speaking with him.
I also want to say, I look forward to meeting with everyone during the Change of Command Parade on the 19th and 20th of April.
this is Pte. Cook,
see you all later!  

I came across this site looking for my mother-in-law's father Lance Corporal R.C. Mikel who served in the Hasty Peas during WWII.
Interesting site and good to see that people keep in touch.  

I am the neice of Robert J Wright Whom served in www 11 and I am to beleave youngest Canadian sholdier to go to war.
I have recently been blessed with someone taking time and getting me pictures of the monro grave site I am not sure if these pictures you would be interested in or not
I was also in contact withsome awhile ago doing stuff on there father I beleave whom served with you I have lost the info he has givin me to send him pictures I am in hope he will be looking at this site and see I am searching for him as I would like to get the Picture of uncle bob (Robert) OFF TO HIM AND some of the gravesite If your also interested please let me know.
Forever in my thoughts and prayers
Denise  

I served in the regment oct 72 oct 78 and 83 til 98  

Wartime - South Alberta Regiment
Post war - Argyll and Sutherland Highlander of Canada
 

I just wanted to leave my mark, and encourage others to join up (and hope your lucky enough to have Sgt. Norman as your instrctor)  

I just came across and bookmarked your site. It brought back a lot of good memories. I was in the regiment from 82 to 88 and I'm now serving as a supply technician onboard HMCS Regina. It was good to see pictures of the mortars still in use as I was in the mortar platoon. I was wondering about the "mortar trophie" we purchased while I was there. I wasn't there to see any competitions or it awarded to any teams. Great site.

Paratus, (Cpl.) Mike Ranson  

I served as a Hasty Pee from 1975 to 1981. I would love to hear from any of the "B" company personnel that I served with... Glad that I came across this site... Keep up the good work..PARATUS  

Dear Sir,
Recently retired from 35 years Police Service, I now find some time to complete several projects I always wanted to. My father Abe Patterson was an internationally known wood carver from the 1920's to the 1960's. Going through some of his old files I find pictures of a carved life sized wooden Indian Chief. Some have military personnel from the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment. I gather from the file that this carving became the Regiments mascot?? Is the "Chief" still in existence, and if so, would it be possible to someday see him and perhaps get some pictures?
Thanks in advance for any help.

Pat Patterson
500 Frank Dench St.
Renfrew,Ontario.  

I am interested in finding out about my father, Charles Robert Henry Weaver, who served 1939 - 1945 in England, Scotland, Sicily, Italy, Northern Europe and Appledoorn. He signed up in 1939 in Picton, Ontario  

RE: Michele Holwill's entry on Sept. 17, 2001:

Michele, I hope you get a chance to read this. I tried to e-mail you to let you know that my father John ("Jack" or "Mac") MacKinnon of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, served with your dad Major Jim Fraser, in W.W. II.

My dear dad is absolutely thrilled to know about your father and the fact that he is doing well. I want you and your father to know that Dad remembers your father very well and has always spoken very highly of him.

Although my dad has his share of physical health problems, his mind is still as sharp as can be. Please let your father know that "Jack" remembers him with great admiration and fondness.

I truly hope that your dad is still doing well, Michele.

Sincerely,
Heather MacKinnon (the second-youngest of seven)  

Sorry he taught drill for the Hasty Pee's  

I was told this by my father. My grandfather Clapp taught drill after the war, during the war he flew spitfire's for the royal navy and airforce. I hope this little bit of information is usful to anyone.  

Hello,

My father John D. ("Jack" or "Mac") MacKinnon of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, joined the army (on the third try) in 1940 and was a Hasty P., C Company, 13 Platoon. He went to Italy in the latter part of W.W. II, and after going through Holland, he volunteered for the Pacific campaign. Three days out of Halifax after coming home to go to the Pacific war, the bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, signifying the beginning of the end of the war.

My dear dad will turn 82-years-old in May. Although he has many physical health problems, his mind is still very sharp, and I enjoy listening to his stories about his days as a Hasty P.

I printed out some information from this web site and presented it to Dad today. His eyes lit up and I could tell that reading the Guest Book entries, etc. was (pleasantly) emotional for him. Dad asked me to post a message for him here in hopes of hearing from any vets in his former platoon who remember him.

Sincerely,
Heather MacKinnon

"If you love your freedom, thank a vet."  

I WAS a piper with the band operating out of Peterborough in 1985-86. Great comradery & fond memories  

Enjoyed visiting your site -- I'm working on a presentation on Farley Mowat's "And No Birds Sang" for my War and Conflict in the 20th Century graduate class at Southwest Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri, and your site provided some nice background information!

I also have an interest in Canadian military history, and some of my ancestors were Scottish Loyalists who fled to Ontario after the American Revolution.  

Congratulations to CPL Micheal Skuce on your overseas tour. You have made this Regiment proud. I have the utmost respect for you and your commrades. Thoughts and well wish with you for your next tour.  

Served from '70 to '74 in "B" Coy. Joined the Navy in '75. Completed 27 years so far. like to hear from any "B" coy pers.  

My brother served with the Hasty 'Pees' & was wounded in Italy not too far from Campobasso, I think?
Anyone out there who knew him. I'm looking for details for a family history. I was with the Queen's Own Rifles. Thanks I have written a book "My Army Days". Free copy to anyone who wants to read it.  

I'm with 7 Toronto Regt R.C.A., and I was just wondering if there is any way about finding out info concerning my Grandfather, who served with the unit in WWII. His name was Harry Kitchen, he was discharged as a Cpl at the end of the war. I spoke to MWO Fancy, and he said this would be the best way to find out. Any info would be appreciated. UBIQUE!  

excellant site need to get Hon,s pictures on also  

Dear All

As a member of Darvel Heritage Group we are looking to trace the history of the Hasty pees in WW11.

We are aware of the Regiment being in Darvel, Ayrshire in the early 40s, and having viewed your message in the Regimental Journal, can you supply any Battalion info relating to the Hasty pees stay.

It would be very helpful if you know the battalion number and dates of residence in Darvel. We are hoping to add this detail to a commemorative stone in the town.

Regards and thanking you in advance

Peter Orr.  

I am Cpl Mark Dennis currently serving with 3 PPCLI in Edmonton. My late grandfather S/Sgt Len Donaldson Dennis served with your regiment. At this time, my unit is deploying for Afghanistan. I wonder if my grandfather was as ready and scared at the same time as I am now. I could sure use some advice from him. I have all his medals mounted and my father who has wrote to you, gave me a picture of him and many others, at a sgt mess dinner that says 'Edmonton Garrison, 1941' underneath. Its good to see a web site that people can go to to learn about our regt.  

It is January 7th, 2002 and this Thursday, I have the honor of being sworn into the Canadian Forces Army Reserve. Well, I look forward to serving with many new and interesting people. I'll see you all on the weekends!

Sincerely,
Jacob W. Cook  

I have been with the regiment since 1992 and I just recently commissioned from the rank of Sgt. I have two comments: 1) this is an excellent tool for communication with current and former members of the regiment. 2) The Reserves is offering a trial programme of a percentage of reimbursement for current members currently enrolled in college or university. Call our Chief Clerk for details.  

I just wanted to leave my mark on this site as well. This is an excellent site for an amazing Regiment! If anyone out there is interested in joining, don't wait! Give our recruiting office a call.
Cheers to all!  

I have just finished reading many guest book entries asking for information on how to obtain copies of military records for fathers and grandfathers who served in WW2. After answering a few by e-mail, I thought I should post the information here, just to make it easier for every one (mostly me). Write to the National Archives of Canada (Ottawa,Canada,K1A 0N3).Ask for the information under the PRIVACY ACT.Explain clearly to them what you want and why you want it. You will be sent a form to fill out. You will also need photo copies of the following information:proof of death (death certificate,obituary notice,etc),proof of relationship (baptismal certificate,marriage certificate or any other document that clearly demonstrates the relationship) and regimental number. Remember at all times, you are dealing with the government. If I can be of any more help to any one then ether leave a posting here or email me.