Dear Comrades enlisted and alumni.

Happy New Year from Port McNicoll, Ontario, south eastern Georgian Bay area.

We have much to give thanks for, but need to lobby for and on the behalf of those in our regular and reserve forces.

I believe that if this country is great, and it is, all adults have a responsibility to serve this country in the Airforce, Army or Navy.

Each person to serve for example, 6 years in the militia or 2 years in the regular services, length of service time to be determined by experienced regulars and militia personnel.

Military service must include EVERY Canadian, to and including a prime ministers sons and daughters, within appropiate age groups.

Handicapped persons may be assigned to tasks at a level their abilities will allow them to function at, so no one is left out.

I understand military personnel are not permitted to lobby on their own behalf, so the challenge to change things is left with you and I, who are no longer enlisted.

Write your MP in Ottawa, write the Department of National Defense minister and deputy with copies to the prime minister and anyone else that may play a part in correcting and improving a less than satisfactory military presence in our country. Letters to Ottawa are stamp free, you have more than already paid for them!

Keep the letters posative and shy away from any negative or disparaging comments.

I believe we all endorse a strong military in this country of Canada, in order to be able to thwart the tyrants from without and from within!

Paratus

Paul Twigg

 

Almost finished Farley Mowat's book. I have long been familiar with the Hasty P's but I did not know of their WWII exploits. A fantstic book and a fantastic record.  

Merry Christmas to the past and present members of the Regt. Especially to all of those that I served with. Have a happy and safe holiday season and a wonderful 2005. It is nice to see that members of the Regt finally followed my posting with CFNA by going on a winter ex in the Arctic. Took long enough. I would encourage all those that get a chance at a trip like that to take it because it is a very unique experience to go north and work with the Canadian Rangers.  

I am really proud of my dad for working so hard at the armouries in belleville, I am looking forward to his promotion
 

WW11 soldier Pte Bill Edgar almost certainly a hastypee. Trying to determine on behalf of his family how he earned an MID ( probably in Italy)
Would appreciate any info or source.  

Hi im planning to join the army reserve in the summer as a summer job and is wondering is there a army reserve unit in Belleville?

if so please reply and send an email to my hotmail.  

i would like to thank the regiment for all the good times and bad times experienced in my eight years as part of the Hasty P's. i am moving on to not better but different things and there will always be a peice of the regiment in me. i wish all the best to all the best. good luck in your future.

sgt mike barta (very soon to be corporal again)
"PARATUS"
 

I served with the regiment from 1985 to 1995. I am trying to find members who also served during this period. I am also looking for photograghs of these members and training related photos of this period.  

My Dad (William Thompson "Tom" Craig)fought in Italy with the Hasty P's we are so proud of him, unfortunately he died in 1965 when I was six. Thanks for the website.  

I am looking for imfo on my uncle who was killed in sicily in 1944
Thanks  

Hello all Hasty Pees,

Just a quick update, I'm now flying Boeing 727's out of Toronto for a living, and still parading as a CIC officer (still in blue) with 242 Sqn in Erin Ontario. I am, and have always been a Hasty Pee at heart, and will be until I have the privelege of being transferred to the White Brigade (however not for a long time I hope).

Paratus,

Shawn Hatton  

Rememberance day has passed and I find myself thinking of my grandfather William Arthur Bowles, who has since passed. He served with the "Hasty P's" from 1939 to 1945. I remember he had a photo of the regiment, and us kids would try and pick him out of all the guys. He never spoke much of the war and those years. But occassionally things came out. As a young kid some things seemed so hard to believe. I now realize the truth of witch he seldomly spoke. Thanks to this web page, I now have an idea of his service, and understand PARATUS> (ready) which appears on the badge of the regiment. I wish he had shared more, but I think it was painful for him. I also Thank all those past and present who wear the uniform, and protect our freedom. THANK-YOU  

With this being Remebrance Day, I was thinking of my father, John Wilfred Jowett, who served with you in England and with the invasion of Sicily. I had hoped to get some information about his medals, and perhaps a chance to talk to someone who might remember him. He passed away in 1981. Thank you.
Jane Jowett, Sooke (Vancouver Island) B.C.  

Great site; well done! I was in the regimental trumpet band back about 1955. Good fun.

I am writing though to get the attention of Doreen BAXTER who posted on Oct/31/02, saying she had a photo of the gravestone of Pvt. J.J. Chapman who was killed at Montecassino. She wated to know if anyone was interested in having the photo. I wrote to you Doreen but your address bounces now in 2004. If you read this please contact me directly. Pvt Chapman was the Dad of our very close friends. They have no e mail and live in the country here in S. Ontario. We can get the photo to them. All we know of an address for the only remaining child of Pvt. Chapman is that he lives in Apsley. Thanks.

 

I'm trying to find my Grandfather named John/Jack Newton Young he served in WW11 and was stationed in the UK, Reigate I think? Any information or where to start my serach would be great.
Thank you
Vanessa  

Could someone please help me find info on my grandpa. He inlisted in Winnipeg in 1942. His dog tag was H60134 and his name Gunnery Seargent Raymond Earl Dickson. I would love to have some info for me and my children.
Thanks
Sharon.  

Hello to my old friends. It's been a while, I left the Regiment and went west in the late 80's. If anyone knows how to get ahold of Paul Kernaghan could you please forward my note to him. I last spoke to Paul when he was in Wainright about 11 or 12 years ago and would like to catch up with him again.

Paul Nichols

 

Hey, just wanted to leave my mark on this site. I'm in my 3rd year being a Hasty P and I won't be quiting anytime soon. This site is awesome. It's nice to have access to your second home from anywhere. Thanks to all the senior ranks for teaching me how to be a better soldier.
Keep on soldiering!
Paratus
Cpl McCourt
Moro Company  

I would just like to say that i enjoyed cadets very much all the years i was there and i hope all you young cadets that read this will stick with it, it's worth it in the end. Good luck in all you do...2817 RULES ALL.
caio
Krista Smithers  

I am looking for the military records of my father
Arthur Harry Rightmyer. I believe he was in the Hasty P's but I am not certain. He seved with the Canadian forces in Holland in WW 2. He was a farm boy from P.E. county. Can any one advise me on how to track down this information. I would appreciate your help. Eric .  

very cool website i like it always see some mada here thanks for th site but i want say anybody that see mark jones should write me back withj this email add .jasminesweet_6NOSPAM@yahoo.co.uk thanks very much for i t  

Hello, This is so wonderful to find this website. My father (Private Dennis Joseph McCarthy)served with the Hasty P's (1939-1945)during the Second World War and fought in Italy (Sicily), Holland, and Africa. He didn't speak much about the war, he said it was difficult to remember the "lads" that didn't come home. My dad has been dead for many years but I am so proud of him and the courage he and all of you exhibited during unbearable times. Thank you! It would be great if anyone from my dad's regiment who new him would email me. My dad was always a hero in my eyes but I know someone else out there could possibly tell me more about a part of his life I don't know about.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely
Denise McCarthy
email address: mtnlvrsNOSPAM@rogers.com  

Hello, This is so wonderful to find this website. My father (Private Dennis Joseph McCarthy)served with the Hasty P's during the Second World War in Sicily. He didn't speak much about his war activities, he said it was difficult to remember the "lads" that didn't come home. My dad has been dead for many years but I am so proud of him and the courage he and all of you exhibited during unbearable times. Thank you! It would be great if anyone from my dad's regiment who new him would email me. My dad was always a hero in my eyes but I know someone else out there could possibly tell me more about a part of his life I don't know about.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely
Denise McCarthy  

been, saw, signed, cool site!  

I am signing this book in remembrance of my father, WRAY EDWARD HAMILTON who served with this unit during WW 11 in Europe. My dad was born on Jan 6, 1921 and passed away on Sept 19th, 2004 at the Woodstock Hospital. He had been living in Tillsonburg. He was only 83. Myself and my family have always respected the time he spent in war time service. He went on to serve 28 more years in the regular force. If anyone has any memories of him I would love to hear from you. Patricia Hutcheon  

Looking to contact any former members of the HPE Regiment TRUMPET BAND that was active in the 50's.Also looking for photos of band for project on CF Bands.  

Looking to contact ex members of the HPER Drum and Bugle Band. Also looing for photos of band for a book on CF Bands.  

My Father-in-Law and a good Friend: Mitch Kennedy and Lloyd Patterson were/str Hasty P's.  

Hello,Mr.Innes i am interested in the Quinte Military Collectors Club.does your club have an e-mail address? I,m trying to track down some history on my grandfather.
please to e-mail. your truely, Ted Kelly  

HELLO ALL IM LOOKING TO MAKE CONTACT WITH ANYONE

FROM THE - "QUINTE MILITARY COLLECTOR CLUB."

REPLY IN CONFIDENCE. TED KELLY  

GREAT WEB SITE. MY DAD WAS IN THE HASTING PRINCE EDWARD REGIMENT. HE WAS IN THE ROYAL CANADIAN ORDANCE CORPS. ROYAL CANADIAN ELECTRICAL AND THE MECHANICAL ENGINEERS. HIS NAME WAS MANLEY WELLINGTON JOHNSON ALSO KNOWN AS JOHN. IF ANY ONE OUT THERE KNEW OF HIM I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR ABOUT HIS LIFE IN THE ARMY THANKS  

GOOD TO FIND THIS SITE IM LOOKING FOR INFO RELATING TO HOWARD KELLY 1093080 254TH BAT."QUINTE'S OWN." C.E.F. WW1 VET. ANY AND ALL INFO MUCH APPREICATED THANKS IN ADDVANCE.  

HOWDY ALL-iWAS A CADET IN THEMID 50S IN PETERBOROUGH . I WAS IN THE BAND THE YEAR WE GOT THOSE FANCY DRESS UNIFORMS--DOES ANY ONE REMEMBER???????? JACK LUKER WAS THE BAND MASTER--A COUPLE NAMES I RECALL ==JIM CUMMINGS,???WAGAR, AND A BIG FELLOW JOHN WHO PLAYED THE BASS DRUM. WE WENT ALL OVER AS A PRECISION MARCHING BAND PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF ANYONE REMEMBERS . THKS.KEN WOOD PETERBOROUGH,ONT.  

Hi all-I was a cadet in the 50s in Peterborough. We had a great drum & bugle band and won much praise for our precision marching all over Ont. The band master was Jack Luker. anyone out there remember?? Does anyone have any photos ?? thks.great site for great people!! Ken.[Peterborough,Ont. Long distance trucker --Retired 1 yr.]  

My father was L.E.Eames who served in the 2nd World War with the Hastey Pees, from 39-45.
Just looking for information as he died when I was 16 years old.
Thanks Sue  

I have a couple of questions I would like to ask,and I hope some one some where knows the answers.
1) Does anyone remember my father. Alfred (Benny) Benstead? He inlisted in 1939,served overseas ( wounded twice), then stayed in the army and retired in 1964 as a WO2 in the RCASC. He passed away in 1998.
If they do know him please feel free to email me.

2) Does anyone have any information on the 'Toronto Ex-Sargents Association'? My father was a member and he attended the last annual dinner at Moss Park Armory in 1973. I would like to know if this association is still around.

Thank you for taking the time to read this posting,and thank you for any help you can give.

Bill Benstead  

What a wonderful site you have here.
I am the proud son-in-law of a very proud Plough Jockey, Oswald Milner. Ossie went over with the first draft in 1939 and tells many stories of their training and duties in England and Scotland.
Ossie was in "A" Coy and came off the landing craft in Sicly beside WO2 Nutley.
Ossie was shot by a sniper, through the groin, just after the battle at the Assoro Crossroads. He was sent to hospital in North Africa, patched up then returned to "A" Coy in mid Oct of 43. On the night of Dec 13/43, he was wounded by motar fragments for the second time and while on a stretcher at the RAP, on Dec 14th, was again wounded by artillery fire. He somehow survived this carnage and again was sent to hospital in North Africa. Ossie became the first Canadian soldier to be returned to Canada under the "Triwound scheme".
He is now 83 and lives with my wife and I in Picton. We celebrate 2 birthdays for him every year; the one he needed to go with the first draft to England, and his original one.
Keep up the good work on this fine site.  

Read the older pages of the guest book and remember a few names.
I started out as a cadet (compulsary) at BCIVS in 1959, then at Moira started the cadet corps there with the first inspecting officer Lt. Col. Angus Duffy. At the same time I started in the summer recruit program in 1960 where Maj. Bill Cochrane was the OC. Upon completion I was in support company. In 1961 I attended a Jr. NCO course in Barriefield and returned to the unit as a corporal.In the summer of 1962 I was a corporal instructor at Camp Ipperwash. I resigned in 1963 due to moving to St. Catharines.
A few names I remember are: Sgt. Scott,Pte.Pearson,Maj.Black, and of course Lt.Col Angus Duffy. I do have fond memories of Co. Duffy as he came to see my graduation at Barriefield and enjoyed talking to my parents. I also remember talking to him where he lived on Hastings drive as I walked my girlfriend home after school.
I certainly enjoyed all the time there and am proud to be a HastyP.  

I was a member in Belleville 1960-1963  

My father, Jack Allenby Pegg, served with the Hasty P's from from 1939 - 1945. To this day he is very proud of his service to the regiment and our country.  

I am looking for information on my father who served with the regiment in 1942 stationed at
Reigate Heath in Surrey UK He was Private Walter Baker Glover,I don't know his army number. Believed he had a sister Sally Ane Howes living at 124 Lafyette Street Winnipeg I never knew my father but owing to serious medical conditions I would like to try & find either him or the family to see if their is any heridatary illnesses I should know about. Thankyou realise this is not the usual thing for a guest book but seemed the best bet. Tansy P Glover  

Just a quick hi to all in the Regiment. The site is great. Some of the best years in my life were spent with the Hasty P's.
Paratus  

For all those looking for military service records on family members, I have added where one looks for such information including the web address and their instructions for service after 1918.

Best of luck in your search

www.genealogy.gc.ca
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I am looking for any information about my grand father Bud Runions from Campbellford ONT. He was a boxer who won the bantam weight title in the Canadian army. He served with the H.P.E 1st battalion. he had a brother Bill Runions who served in the same battlion. anyone with any information please contact me, i know little about his war days and would appreciate anything that would help me in my search.  

I am the proud grandaughter of Vincent Decevito who served in WWII. I would love to get a copy of records from when he served to have a better understanding of where he's been. It is my understanding that his service # is B116334. He was a private injured by a grenade. Once shipped back home, he started his family and eventually, sadly to say, he succombed to Alzheimerz and Parkinsonism on December 22nd, 2002. It is with total pride and honor that I would like to get this information to share with our family and remind everyone of what he stood and fought for. Having friends and family in the military for various generations, my grandfather has and will always be my greatest hero.  

I am the oldest grandaughter of Pte T.L.P Shannon, who joined the Hasty P's Sept 39 - Feb 45. My Grandpa passed away in 1972 when I was 6. My memories of him are strong and joyful. I am also proudly serving in the canadian military and I am currently living in Belgium until 2007. I would love to obtain a copy of my grandfathers records so I may retrace his steps while he served overseas. I know he was in C Coy and I have a photocopy of a picture with this company taken in Nov 39. My mom said that his friends called my grandpa "Jigger or Casey". If you have any information about his time in England, France and Continental Europe during WWII I would deeply appreciate the assistance in keeping the memory of the sacrifices made by our soldiers in WWII. His service number was C4746. I thank you for your time, sincerely Kelly-Marie  

Happy to find this site. Would anyone out there remember my Uncle, Cecil James Edwards? He was in England during WW2. He had a girl-friend named Flossy ( Florence ) and had at least one daughter with her. Would love to hear from anyone with info on him. Thanks, Josie  

Just thought I would make my mark in the guest book and say hi to all my buddies still parading with the hasty P's. I just turned my kit in three weeks ago and it already feels like a lifetime since leaving the army. Alot of my best memories are with the regiment and it was/is a big part of my life. I hope to keep in contact with everyone still so expect an email or two soon. Paratus!!
Cpl Lewington
(RCMP drill is way different then army drill)  

i love this site
 

Web Site Looks great! I served with the Hasty P's from 1978-90. Some of you may remember me from the Mor Pl, or the many SYEP summer crses that I taught on. Nice to hear how parnell, neal, moses, garvin, widger, valence, tracy rochon/fancy etc and the kerenaghans are doing. Have bumped into a few other westies MWO Steve Smith - He is working at LFAA HQ, Maj Rob Bradford at NDHQ and Pte Greg Gray in Toronto and Cpl Andrea Middleton also in Toronto. Like to hear from those who might remember me. Of course the RSM and i were course mates on TQ 1 together. Seems like only yesterday Jim! I'm currently serving with the Westies in BC. Annually I take pride in toasting "The fallen and the members of the White Battalion!" One a Hasty P....  

Hello everyone at the Hasty P's, I don't know if you'll remember me I served as the Regt'l supply tech running the clothing stores and more form 94 - 99. I join the reg force in Jan of 99 becoming an LCIS tech after two years on coarse in Kingston. After that I was posted to 2 RCHA in Petawawa, I was deployed to Bosnia in 2001 and have recently returned from a long six monthes in Afghanistan. I see alot of familiar face that are still aroung I hope all is well. Cpl G Chiasson 2 I/C LCIS sect 2 RCHA  

Hi folks, it's been 23 years since I was in the Regiment. I am currently on tour in Haiti with 2 RCR. I am a Lt now after CFRing as a WO in 02.  

Looking for anyone who knew my brother Cpl. J.E.Marin, who served in the Regt. in Italy, in 1943-44.
He was shot(in the chest, but survived) in action somewhere south of Cassino.
Brother...John Marin Cardinal.  

Son of Nelson J. Struthers who served with the Hasty-Pees in WW11  

Hi to everyone!
I am looking for a set of Hasty P shirt studs and cuff links. If anyone has a set of either or both, contact me at this e-mail address. State cost and condition.

Regards from a former member of the best Regt "Once a Hasty P..."
Paratus
Wayne Gordon (Cpl B Coy 88-91)  

always a pleasure to think back on the days serving the REGT. always proud of the mortar Plt
now serving in suffield with the air defence, served 86-91 then 94-00 with the regt  

I found your site by chance and after looking at all of your wonderful pictures and infor about the past and present, it brought back great memories of my time with the Reigment. It was truly an honour to serve my with the many members of the unit.
Congrats to the CO and the RSM on your positions and I think that your are great role models for all who come behind you .
Does anyone know when the Reunion is for 2004?

All the best from Texas
 

I am one of Stefani's sergeants and she recommended this site to me and i looked through it i think it is pretty awsome.  

Hey, I'm posting again, this time for some info... I was wondering what the setup for Canadian military dogtags are... I have some, and I wanted to get them made up properly... I know what I need on it, but I don't know the right order to put things... Could I get some help on that? It'd be great...
Paratus,
Stefani Sanders  

Dear Hasty P members, Alumni and Friends of the Hasty P's.

Will the peace be with all this EASTER..
Paix avec vous et Joyeus Paques.

Paul Twigg  

Hey, I'm a Hasty P cadet at Campbellford, actually, I'm fighting for RSM at this point.... I really love cadets and, as my e-mail says, I'm loyal to the Hasty Ps for always.... I'm going to join the military and I have no idea of what regiment I'll be in, but I'll always remmber where I got my start...... See y'all on the other side!  

My Dad, Capt. Victor George Lewington kept a diary and one entry was on Ortono Beach. A good source of infor for the RCR is the video from the War Ampt. I think I paid $10.00. As I watched the video, I followed my dad's diary and it was right on. Elmer terrill was asking.  

My father Derwood Charles Henry McCaw served in the Hasting prince Edward regiment if there is anyone out there that knew him i would like to hear from them. Dad died in 1991 at the age of sixty nine.  

It's been a while since I last wore the Green and red but it will never be forgotten. Just a quick note to say hello to all of my former mates. This reunion sounds like a great time, The last time I was in beleville was for the anniversary of the march back from the Railway station in 45!!
A good time was had by all. I'll try to make it back for the reunion but Edmonton is a ways away!
Have a good one boys!
Cpl Tyler Baldwin
LdSH(RC)
RHQ
Perseverance  

Miss coming to Reunion. Too far to drive anymore! Good Luck to All.  

Well hello to all the plough jockeys who may remember me and even to those who don't just wanted to say hi love the site and for people to look me up I am still in the service just a different colour outfit thats all keep it dry and down.  

Thought I would check out the web page and say hi to everyone back at the unit. I have been ED & T the last nine months and I am looking forward to returning to active training. Paratus.

Cpl Lewington  

Well it's good to see all the names in here, old and new!. I look forward to gettting in touch with people that have gone off in diffrent directions!. I am trying to locate people I have served with in cadets as well as the reserves. I have lost all of my military photo's in a move. I only have a hand full of pictures out of countless photo albums I have lost. If any one could help me in getting some of these memories back I will ever be in debt. thankyou Robert Millar  

Was a Hasty P from 96-99. Seem to be in a couple photos on here. Some of the best memories and experiences of my life. Since then I've spent the past few years backpacking and adventuring my way around the globe, now back in Canada planning for Uni in the autumn. Drop me note if you feel that way inclined...

Paratus

Chris  

not sure if william f pyette was uncle but he came from toronto area and was taken during the war. yes or no my thanks to all for today.  

I am the niece of Fred M. Burtt and will be following up this note with a letter to thank everyone for the nice article in The Plough Jockey  

Greetings to the platoon from the summer of 1988.  

Greetings! I am looking for an old buddy of mine that hopefully is still with your regiment. It's been years and we lost contact with eachother. We were in Meaford years ago and I lost his # after that. His name is Courtney McCall, if anyone can help me find him it would be much appreciated. He was out of Peterborough. Thanks again, Aaron Williams (fmr Queen's York Ranger)  

Are u allowed to sign this webpage if u were only in for 3 months hahaha , never forget cobourg army reserve feb1998  

An honorable Regiment  

My Father was a long time member of the Hasty P's
and in my younger days I spent time in the reserve
and of course High School Cadets.  

I was a cadet at the high school in Brighton Ontario in 1954 when Captain Rome announced that we were going to be part of the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment, and added that the regiment was a good one.

Paratus

Paul

Would appreciate sources on the Midland Regiment.  

I want to bring your attention to an eBay auction of a MIDLAND REGIMENT WW2 album of 500 pictures. This auction ends at 3 am EST on January 2nd but hopefully the numerous pictures portrayed in the listing will remain on the webpage for some time after the auction ends. Go to ebay.ca and do a search on "Midland Regiment" - in quotes. I note that the MIDLAND REGIMENT was amalgamated into the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment in 1954.  

great website.  

I was with HQ Coy in Belleville from 90-92 after transfering from Brockville. Currently, I am with Canadian Forces Joint Signals Regiment, Kingston ON.

When anyone in the Sigs world mentions "The Regiment" they are usually refering to 79 Comm Reg't, or the JSR, but my first thoughts are always of the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment. Afterall, the is only one "The Regiment", and we have the book to prove it!  

In loving memory of my father, recently departed Pipe Major Charles McCrae Coats who joined the White Battalion November 27, 2003. His love of the Hasty P's was comparable to that of his own family. Thank you to all who have reached out to our family during this time.

Karen  

i would like to wish all the members of the hasty P pipeband a very merry christmas. the band was a huge part of my father's life. To see everyone in uniform at my dad's funeral is something i will always remember. What a great honour. He was so proud of his band and i just wanted to let you all know that. To Tammy, a very special thank-you for taking such good care of dad while he was in hospital. He enjoyed your wee visits.

anne (daughter of the late Pipe Major Charles Coats  

Wishing all who call themselves Hasty P's a joyous and safe Christmas season.  

My father Charles M. Coats was the Pipe Major for the Peterborough Hastings & Prince Edward Regiment Pipe Band. He passed away November 27, 2003. I just wanted to send a heart felt thank you to the Hasty "P's" for everything they have done for my parents. My father would have been very proud. He loved the Regiment and he loved his Band - Thank you!!  

I had 2 nieces that served in your cadets a couple of years ago. I believe my Grandfather served in WWI in this unit.
Nice site overall.  

Jeffrey Reid

Dear Jeffrey;

I was in the Hastings and prince Edward Regiment, “A” Company, Trenton, Ontario for 7 years, late 1950’s to early 1960’s.
We had a Corporal Reid, who saw service in Europe during the 2nd World War.
He was called Tiny Reid, I guess because he was short.
He always had a smile and was a people person, someone you never forget.
Best regards
Paul Twigg
Box 511 Port McNicoll Ontario
L0K 1R0
twiggy1NOSPAM@look.ca
 

interested in information about Hasty P's Battle or Ortona World War II  

Hi

My father James Reid was in the Hasty P's.
He fought in WW2.  

My Dad E.Lester Dingwell was in the RCAF WW II and was awarded 5 medals, I don't know what they were for as he would never like to talk about the war much, how can I find out what they were for?  

Very good site!
Great to read the emails that come in.
I am looking for members from about '67 to '72
That's when the regiment was good.
Always be ready!  

To Chris Babcock...
Chris Parnell is now Sgt with 3PPCLI and was the acting PlWO during their bombing in Afghanistan by the USAF. SgtNeal (last I heard) was still working for Goodyear Tire in Napanee. Dave Garvin is Captn in 2RCR - Gagetown and was the Mor Pl Comd, but not sure what his job is now. Paul Kernaghan is Capt 2CER - Petawawa. Paratus and Best Wishes for a Merry Christmas and Happy 2004 to all.  

I wish all the best to all members past and present,

PARATUS.

Cpl. Colin Friel
Assoro Coy. 1991-1994  

"MAY WE NEVER FORGET OUR BRAVE SONS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO LOST THEIR INNOCENCE AND LIVES DURING TIME OF CONFLICT!  

Good work on the site folks. It's nice to see a place online that we can call home. I will be sending some pictures very soon.
Sgt Neil De Koker CQMS Peterborough  

Just popped in to say Hi from England. Affiliated Regiment to mine, the PWRR (Queens Regt). Been to Canada 3 times, once to Wainwright and twice to Medicine Hat and had a great time. Besat wishes to all  

As remembrance day is approaching, I searched the net for my old regiment the Hasty Pee's. Good work on the site everyone !!

I served with the Hasty Pee's for only 1.5 years '87 to '89 but the memory's are everlasting. Does anyone ever hear from Cpl Parnell, Cpl Kernaghan, MCpl Garvin, Sgt Neal, (of course these were the ranks as I remember them).

Pte. Babcock, (ret.)  

My husband A.S Laton was a member of the Hasty P's. He talk about serving for you guys a lot. He is now posted in Petawawa and is crently peacekeeping in Afghanistan. I was very interseted in the web site. Keep up the good work.
Nicole Laton  

I don't know if anyone remembers me or not, but I was a corporal ('79-'82)when I was in Peterborough. I was just browsing through the net looking up the RCR's and thought I should look up THE REGIMENT, and behold there it was. I'd like to say hello to all the people I knew during the time i was in, and you all know who you are.  

Wishing all the best to those overseas on Roto 13.  

Served with Assoro Coy from 1989 to 1991 and with 2PPCLI from 1994 to 2003 now remustered to the Navy looking for old friends.Drop me a line if you know me.  

Can somebody tell me whether there were still canadian soldiers in IJmuiden (Velsen - Holland) in the period december 1945 till march 1946? Does anyone know what regiment they were? I have reason to believe my father was among them, so please, if you know something, let me know.  

I know a few people in Army Cadets! And i think it's a good thing!
 

Hi Hasty P's
I am a daughter of a Hasty P. Pte Stanley G. Booth. My dad went to the white battalion in May 2001. I miss his stories about how proud he was of The Regiment. I am hoping to attend the reunion in 2004. As a child and young adult I came with him and my mom Cathy to the annual reunion event. It was a real joy to attend. It taught me so much about the price of freedom. Hearing stories and seeing the men and whay they were about was an honor. I am glad to see that the museum is on the main floor now. I will be laying a wreath at this years' Remembrance Day service at the Waterloo Memorial in honor of my father. It will also be in honor of all the men and women of this Regiment who serve now or have given themselves in the past. I will be as my father was, forever Paratus. Shelley  

This past weekend was the Regimetnal Reunion weekend. It was good to look around the room and see RSM Fox, MWO Wigmore, and a host of other vets of the regiment. What was missing is those who have served and those serving. Next year at the Reunion the Regiment will Troop the Colours and you should be there to enjoy this event. So hope to see you next year.
CO  

My father sidney wilton D-21012 served in H.&P.E.R during ww2 i am trying desperatly to find any info on him or his colleagues.If you could help in any way i would be grateful of an email.  

Seeking Peter Logan from A Company, Trenton  

Please send this message to the CO from my father Jim Fraser in adance of the upcoming reunion - thanks.

"Commanding Officer and All Ranks. Years may pass but vivid memories of esprit de corps remain. Paratus"

Jim Fraser  

Andrew (Andy) Kerr was in the H&PER during WW2. My late father-in-law.

Does anyone remember him, would appraciate a mail.  

I am currently in Belgium for the next 4 years. My daughter is military and posted to NATO. While here, I want to retrace the steps my father THOMAS LAWRENCE SHANNON did during WWII with the Hasty P's. He was in company C stationed out of Picton from 1939 to 1945. His service service number was C4647. Dad didn't talk much about the war and its horrors, but would on occasion talk about the good times. I vaguely remember him talking about Caen and Brest. If anyone can help, I would appreciate it. Thankyou. My dad was know as JIGGER to the men from company C.