Merry Xmas Maj Cossar, had fun at the Ex  

I wish all members past and present a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Safe New Year. There are still many with the Regiment that I served with way back when.  

Best wishes for Christmas and the New Year ahead to all Hasty P's past and present. I was a Lt. in B Company (Peterborough) during'72-'73 while attending Trent University. Col. Richardson was commanding officer at the time. Hello to Henry Clark and Ron Frye if they should read the guest book. Does anyone know if video has survived of the trooping of the colours in summer of '72. I recall watching tape of the ceremony at the armoury in the fall of '72. Would love to get a copy if possible as I carried the Queen's colour (wearing Maj. Wiggins' dress blues borrowed for the occasion). If not the tape does anyone have a line on photos of the event which show the colour party? Any help would be much appreciated. Paratus! Allan Hubbell  

Hey Hasty P's
My name is Meg Duffy and I am 11 years old.
Angus Duffy was my great Uncle and it is always a treat listening to stories about him.
I dont live in Belleville but love visiting it every summer.
Thanks Alot
Signed Meg Duffy  

It has been a while since I paid your sight a visit and my apologies. It has been over 5 years since dad's passing now and when I view some of the items on the website, terms and place names flood back from memory of his stories. Saw the one 'Castropignano' (sp?) I believe he had a slightly more colourful version of this one in his volcabulary though!!! Though he seemed to be proud 20 years ago when I did it, I just hope my joining the Navy didn't tear at his heart strings. Fantastic sight--kepp up the excellent work....And see, the Army and the Navy can talk civil to one another!!
Yours Aye!  

What a change in equipment from my days with the Regiment. For example, summer dress was battle dress wool pants with putties and a cotten shirt. Ties optional. Sweat your arse off in that gear during the summer. Winter was much better eveything wool, except the shirt. Had to wear the wool tie this time, no choice. The excercise or schemes is what I will forever remember. Our trips to Petawawa for field firing of the 3.5 rocket launcher, grenades and the mechanical rifle range blasting away at the enemy. My times working the targets at the rifle range in Barriefield to make every one a crack shot. Many hours doing this. Great time for all. Memorable exercise with the Navy Reserve; shortest boat ride I ever had and the longest march I ever participated in during my time in the Regiment. How do you carry a 81mm mortar barrel and enjoy it or it's associated parts. It was a long night. Does anyone remember this exercise? Enough now. I will forever remember my time in the Regiment and it is a bookmark in my 60 years. To the present members enjoy your experience, it will stay with you forever.Paratus. Did not mention when this took place.(1961_65)
Peter Bound
Thunder Bay, ON  

hello canada !
well where to start , i'm a 24 year old girl from holland . from an early age i got interested about what happend during the 2nd world war . we own a 1942 willy's overland jeep made after the hasting an prince edward regiment .thats how i met carl , a hasty p veteran. i got the chance to go to canada an meet the old and new hasty's (really impressed me ).this year i joined the 48th highlanders of holland pipes and drums (a living monument for the 48th highlanders of canada) as a snare drummer .lately i start to realize that i'm blessed that in got to meet the men that liberated my country and learn so much from them.
this long story has a point ....
what i want is to kind get a dutch school to "adopt" a regiment so that the childeren can learn more about the war then what's written in the history books . and maybe we can linked the dutch kids with the canadian grandchilderen so that they (together) can keep the memory alive (in holland and canada).
i didn't worked it all out yet but hopefully people from canada can help me out with sugestions and adresses (wich i can turn to) or maybe some help getting this of the ground
thanks for reading this
to all the vetenans THANK YOU GUYS ! LOVE YOU !  

Hast Per 'C' Coy, 1994-98. Now serving with 4RCR in Stratford.  

I was looking for information on my Grandfather Wilbur Richard McCoy. I came across this site and saw that my Mom had signed the book also looking for information back in 2001. Mom passed away in Jan of this year. All I know is that he was injured in Sicily. So anyone with any information about him or knows how I can find out the information please send me an e-mail. Thank you for you time  

my Grandfather was in the Hastings & Prince Edward regiments and Im looking for info on him... his name was Alex Johnson  

Helow to all members of the Hast&Per Reg. I was a member from 1978 to 1993 B coy in Peterbourough. I have very fond memories of our unit and the tasks we as a group were able to acomplish. I am very proud of you all; past and pressent. On this November 11 2005 I am thinking of you!  

My father Nick Wolowidnyk served in WW2 with the Hasty pees. As he called them. He fought in the battle at Ortona. Dad passed away in 2004, this being Remembrance Day, I am remembering. Thank you to All veterans.  

Greetings Hasty Pees!

Served in Bravo company from 75-80, Tor Scots 80-81, RHFC 81-83. Left the Reserve in 83. Became an ordaine minister (I know you are all laughing now... but I remember Armstrong and Miller telling me to preach the sermon on the mound on top of a boulder at Summer Concentration in 76!)

I am married to Lori, a psych nurse (I know you are laughing again... she has lots of experience helping me, OK...), have had three daughters, Carragh, Caitlin, and Erinn. Carragh died in 1993 after a 7 year battle with cancer. She was nine.

We have home schooled our kids.

I am what they call "bi-vocational" and earn my living as an adjuster/evaluator. I am involved in the administration of class action lawsuits. It sounds more glamourous than what it is, but I love it. I am also involve in church work, including planting new congregations.

I have a soft spot for the Regiment, and fond memories of my time in Bravo Company.

Cheers to all of you, and may we long remember those in the White Battalion.

We are truly blessed to live in this country, and doubly blessed to have know the comradeship of being a plough jockey!

Paratus!

Regards,
Sam Buick  

Served in Bravo Company, Peterborough from 1975 until 1980, and then the Tor Scots, and Royal Highland Fusiliers of Canada (Kitchener). I left the Reserves in 1983.
I have fond memories of my time in the Hasty Pees. Semper Paratus. Still have a cap badge and red beret. I keep it with pride. Lots of photos from courses and summer concentration.
Is there a way to connect with former members?
Great sight.

Regards,
Reverend Samuel M. Buick
Waterloo, Ontario.  

I have just returned (Sept.) from a visit to Belgium/France where my dad Sgt. C.W. Smith was stationed 64-67 (RCAF).
Drove back up to Amsterdam to fly back home after the reunion and stopped in Grossbeek to visit my uncles grave. Sgt. Alexander A. Smith, Hastings Prince Edwards.I couldnt help but wonder under what circumstances he died. Tommorow is Remembrance day and I will honour him and the others in my family who have served:
Father - Pte. A. Smith 14-18, 39-45 48th (KIA)
Brother - WO J. S. Smith 39-45 Ordinance (DEC)
Brother - C.W. Smith 39-45 48th,RCAF 50 - 75(DEC)
Sister - H. Smith 39-45 CWAC (DEC)
Sister - A. Smith 39-45

Nephew - D.A. RCN/CF(S) Vietnam, still kicking
Drop me a line if you can shed some light!
Bravo Zulu to you who keep these regiments alive.
- YOU HONOUR THEM -  

MY father in Law was in WWII, recently I came across some old photos he had taken while overseas during the war and I also have a group photo of the regiment .. taken during the war.. anyone interested is seeing a scanned photo I can emailit to you .. Mary Jane
This is a great site I wish there were more photos shared.  

I am interested in anyone who served, or knows someone who may have served in the regiment in Italy during WWII. The vets are leaving us more and more rapidly now...and doing my family research, I've found a Raymond Sexsmith, a Hasty P, who died in 1943 and is buried in Ravenna War Cemetery. Any information at all would be greatly appreciated.  

From my Father, Jim Fraser

"From the West to the East, to the Best"
Paratus  

With Rememberance Day coming up I need not be reminded about how much our Canadian Military has done to provide us with the freedoms we daily enjoy.I have long been an admirer of those who gave their lives and those who came home from all the missions our kin and loved ones have endured. I take pride in my son-in-law who is now in RCR and his family who have missed him for many months on UN tours; of my daughter who works for Veterans Affairs and her empathy towards so many veterans and their families; of an aunt and both her husbands who served; of her brother Herbert Elliston and my cousin Raymond Elliston who has also sent an email back in 2002. Thank you all,  

With Rememberance Day coming up I need not be reminded about how much our Canadian Military has done to provide us with the freedoms we daily enjoy.I have long been an admirer of those who gave their lives and those who came home from all the missions our kin and loved ones have endured. I take pride in my son-in-law who is now in RCR and his family who have missed him for many months on UN tours; of my daughter who works for Veterans Affairs and her empathy towards so many veterans and their families; of an aunt and both her husbands who served; of her brother Herbert Elliston and my cousin Raymond Elliston who has also sent an email back in 2002. Thank you all,  

Excellent website. Keep up the good work.  

Past serving member 62-65 Picton Served regular force 67-75 RCR, FGH & LDSH(RC).
Father served in WW2 Italy and Northwest Europe
remained in the Milita for several years after the war.  

Hello. I'm wondering if anyone out there would have served with, or know anybody who served with, Pte. John Morris (Jack) Heintzman, of Whitney, Ont., who served with the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment and was killed at Ortona on Dec. 23, 1944? I'm a writer doing some research into men who served from the Whitney area. Thanks very much. (I can be reached at (613) 756-9723  

Hello. I'm wondering if anyone out there would have served with, or know anybody who served with, Pte. John Morris (Jack) Heintzman, of Whitney, Ont., who served with the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment and was killed at Ortona on Dec. 23, 1944? I'm a writer doing some research into men who served from the Whitney area. Thanks very much. (I can be reached at (613) 756-9723  

hey wats up guys, this is for people in the 2818 corps, man u guys rock, ohhh and white ur are so cool and so is everybody else in that corps.  

I would like to get in touch with others who went on the Assoro Pilgrimage. We may have photos to share  

I would like to get in touch with others who went on the Assoro Pilgrimage.  

i look for information from a peltier . he was in october 1945 in the netherland, who no theth  

came looking for anything on the regiments trip to Italy.  

Hi,

My name is Matthew and I am in grade 10, attending St. Joan of Arc Catholic school in Maple, Ontario.

I have a civics assignment for school and I am looking for some reference information regarding " canadian peace keepers ".

In my assignment I need to discuss what kind of peace keepers we have in Canada. What their roles and responsiblities are and how effective I think they are. In fact I was thinking of takig one main current event and follow it through the course it took in the milatary.

For example, I could make my topic " canandian peace keepers " - talk about the structure and main points, goals and sucesses and then detail one tour - like maybe the Canadian peace keeping efforts that went on in Iraq.

Please help me.

It would be great if I could be directed to some websites that could give me these details.
 

I'm Looking for bagpipe sheet music of the Regimental march "I'm Ninety Five" for my cadet pipe band. If anyone can help please let me know at the above address.
Hello to Major Bruce Anderson.
 

I am looking for any veterans of the Battle of Ortona. My grandfather Walter C. Nesbitt c/6149 was killed in 1943 at this battle.

I would love to talk to anyone who might have known him.  

Hello to old Friends,
Congratulations to both Lt Colonel Ray McGill and Major Ross Cossar on their promotions.

Ray.. was company commander, when I was a Prvate,and later when I became an officer was my "mentor" as I forged my way as a junior Officer.
Congratulations.. the Regiment is in good hands.

Ross, well we shared many a Hooch on exercise and on course as Jr Officers.. Who would have thunk it?

Ross a Major!!
Congratulations and, Sir I am impressed!  

An old soldier from 10 Platoon, Baker Company, under Sgt Chambers and Lft. Jerry Doyle in Italy, Holland and N.E. Europe.
Just checking out the new website.

 

Hey, I've now applied to join The Regiment!!! I'm so excited to have finally accepted LCol McGill's invitation to try... LOL... My aptitude and fitness testing is a week from today, and I'm very nervous. Any words of encouragement would go a long way...
Thanks,
(Pte-to-be?)Stefani Sanders  

Is this the only primary reserve unit located in Peterborough?


 

Came upon The Regiment's site while doing research. Saw the notice of passing of Sgt Bob Armitage to The White Battalion. Served with him and his son Alex. Had the honour of seeing Alex pass out on parade up in Peterborough and hit the parade square, broke his jaw, the only time I know of when he couldn't talk, we spent a lot of days in hoochies in Petawawa. Saw my brother, Caleb, had posted a message, I trained him on his recruit course. His buddies on the course asked him what it was like having your father as the course WO, "He is not my father, he is my brother". There is 17 years between us. I am in WATC HQ Wainwright and heading back to Victoria by 31 Aug. Ran into Sgt Coyle who is heading to Belleville to the RQ's position.

PARATUS

R.G. Cunningham, MWO  

It is good to see that the Regiment has survived all the cuts in recent years. I have many fond memeries of my time spent in the Belleville unit.
Keep up the good work and continue to make us exmembers proud

cliff Stephens Marmora  

Heya Well I found the site by accident and glad to see many names I had served with when I was in the Regiment.

I served from 1988-1995.I am proud of my time as a Hasty P. I am very glad to see this web site and see good things for many people I knew.

When I left in 95 I enlisted with the Navy. I am a Marine Engineering Technician (fancy title for a mechanic) operating and maintinaing the ships propulsion plant. Been on a few sails and few ships and now ashore for a couple years.

Glad to see the Regiment maintaining and growing.

Paratus  

I would be interested to hear from anyone who can provide information on Sgt (A/CSM) Wilfred Joseph NOLAN C-4538 who served in Italy during 1943/44 and was awarded the Military Medal for outstanding bravery in the fighting at Moro River in December 1943. My late mother Mrs Florence Mitchell (nee Paine) of Surrey, England corresponded with Sgt Nolan for a time during 1944 having previously met him when he was in the UK. While sorting through my mothers effects I discovered some airmail letters, photos and newspaper cuttings dated March 1944 covering Sgt Nolan's award and stating that he originated from Actinolite, Ontario. If anyone knows what became of the Sgt or can put me in touch with him or any of his relatives I would be grateful.  

Hi Andy,

It was great meeting you both on the flight to Florida as well as back in Toronto. Talking to you brought back many fond memories of my service both with the Black Watch and the Grenadier Guards im Montreal. Congratulations both on your "shooting skills" as well as this excellent web page on the history of your Regiment. All the best
Brian  

I was in Sicily this summer visiting friends and read about the exploits of your regiment. Unfortunately I had insufficient time and maps to follow the regiments course through Sicily. To discover that you are returning in September is frustrating for me. I am a military historian by hobby and to share first hand knowledge is invaluable. I am a retired Major General in the American Army now living in Erie, Pa. Maybe I can find a way to join you or in the alternative discover where I can obtain more detailed maps.

Thanks,

Mike Dunlavey
MG,USA(ret)  

July 24, 2005

My late husband, Pte. Vilho Alfred Kivi, served with the The Hastings & Prince Edward Regiment in the first half of 1944 and, possibly, from about June-September, 1943. He may have been known by nicname of Vic or Bill. Driver/Mechanic. Previously he had been with the Lake Superior Regiment since July, 1940. After technical courses in Canada and England in 1942 and in England in 1943, he was probably transferred to the First Division in the Mediterranean. Hospitalized with pneumonia for two months, Oct. and Nov. and part of Dec. '43.
Sometime in mid 1944 he was transferred to the Princess Louise Fusiliers and saw service in Italy and Western Europe. Volunteered for CAPF. Have letters from him with Hasty P address in '44 but no mail reached me from June '43 until late December '43 or January '44.
Husband was always reticent or refusing to discuss war experience. Unfortunately, also, he was incapacitated last decade of his life. Any information most gratefully received to help me prepare family history. --Dolores Kivi  

Bill Crawford's son a life time of the Royal Canadian Legion in Trenton, Ontario, Canada  

What a great place, very interesting and very imformative for the young to learn the history of the regiment.  

I am interested in hearing from any veteran of the H&PER who was present at Canada Barracks, Avellino, Italy, at the time of the fatal shooting of B/138552 Pte. James W.M. Dillon on August 2nd, 1944. Pte. Dillon was shot by another Canadian soldier who was attempting to rob him. The shooting took place on the sports field near Petawawa building at 22:30 hours. I am writing a book about these events and would like to speak to any person who was present. Thank you.  

I searched ask.com for "Duffy's Regiment". He is my great uncle! The youngest soldier in the world war 1, from Belleville, ONT. It is really neat to read the guest book entries! Great site!! P.S. Duffy's Regiment is a book completely written about my great uncle. Search it at ask.com for enquiries to buy.  

On Sept 17-23 2005 the Regiment is returning to Sicily and Italy. Our basic itineray includes Pachino Beach, Assoro, Aguira Canadian War Cemetary, the Moro River and Cemetary, and a free day in Rome. Plans are to take 40-60 serving soldiers, a number of our veterans who were there in 1943 and many members of the Regimental Association. As all of you can join the association for $20, I expect that some of you may want to come along. The cost of the trip is $2100 and is a bargain at twice the cost.

One thing we have to do is raise monies to cover the costs of the veterans and serving soldiers. So even if you can only attend vicariously, your donations would be greatly appreciated. Your cheques made out to The Hastings & PER Trust Fund (mail to The Hast PER, 187 Pinnacle St, Belleville ON, K8N 3A5)will assist this project and get you a charitable tax receipt. If you're interested in attending or donating please contact either Capt David Evans or Major Ross Cossar at 613-966-2100.

This is an opportunity that will only come once. Lets all do what we can to support the Regiment in this commemorative venture.

Ross Cossar
Major
Operations Officer
Hast PER  

Listen I think This webpage needs some serious updating REMAINING DRIVEL SNIPPED Thank you for your very useful contribution, 'Bob', whoever you are. This website has always welcomed appropriate articles and photographs from anyone willing to share. Got something relevant you want to see here? Submit it. Otherwise, enjoy some cheese with that wine, 'Bob'  

I was in the Regiment in 1966 to 1968. It was a great experience.  

hello members; my girlfriend father served with the Regt.in ww2 and has lost his cap badge, i was wondering if any one has a extra one they would like to sell at a resnable price ? This would make the old soldier very happy ! thanks alot contact me if you can help !  

My father's older brother, Harry Brott, served in the Hasty P's and was mentioned in the book 'The Regiment'. He went all through the Italian Campaign, then was deployed to Holland where he was killed at Apeldoorn on Apr. 15, 1945. We have been to see his grave at Holten. I have always wanted to know more about him and haved learned some things from his wife Ruth who is still alive and has never remarried. They were married only a few weeks when he went overseas and had no children. I am even more curious about him since my Dad died. Does anyone have any memories to share?  

I am proud to be affiliated with the Hasty P's... I am a member of the 2817 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps. Keep up the Great work. Hopefully I will Join your Ranks.  

My wifes Grandfather Donald Caban recently passed away and although I had the opportunity to know this great man for seven years I never had the chance to learn of his military accomplishments while a member of the Hasty Pees. All I know is that he served a good portion of his tour in Italy with his brother Victor Caban. If anyone has any stories or just wants to say hello, my Wife and myself would love to hear from you. Thanks.  

i am in the 2817 lindsaay army cadets and i love it is the best thing in the world i suggest you to join because everyone in the 2817 cadets are the best people in the world
thanks for being there
prince edward...manderson  

I was wondering if some one could help me. I have a WW2 field service cap with the name Alton Ray Misner inscribed on its inside. On the cap is the Hastings & Prince Edward Regiment cap badge. I was wondering if there is any way to confirm as to whether this person was indeed a "Hasty P." Regards, Alex Turner  

Looking for Regimental cufflinks and shirt studs.

State cost and condition.

(also congrats to Sgt Maj Found on his promotion)  

Congratulations on the promotion MWO Found nice to see you moving up the ranks.  

Just finished readying Sgt.Robert Bate recollections in Memories article in the Regimental Journal of Vol 3, #8. Uncle Bob was very proud of his Regiment. Recently,a former H-P at the Norwood Legion told my father, "that tough little s.o.b. saved a lot of our lives in Italy. " What better tribute than those words.
Uncle Bob passed away several years ago in his 84 th year. He is Missed.  

Mr. Fox I am CSM Found and have served in the Regiment since 1984 to present. I have been in B Coy and Mortar Platoon. I am the current CSM for all the garrisons within the Regiment. What can I do for you?  

this is a nice site and my granddad liked it too.
with regards


greeting from holland ,Apeldoorn  

All Army Cadet Corps sponsored by or affilliated with The Hastings & Prince Edward Regiment will parade on the 4th June 2005 at 1400hrs at the Memorial Arena , Belleville , Ont . This will be the Annual Review. Contact your local Cadet Corps for information regarding this event.  

My father Sidney Fuller was in the Hasty p's (at Kingston)and his two brothers Bill and Gerald Fuller were overseas in WW2 They came from Bancroft and are mentioned in Farley Mowat's book THE REGIMENT.If you have any info on them you would like to share . please e-mail me  

My uncle, Gordon Dow, served as a sergeant with the Hasty P's from the War's beginning to its end. His tour of duty took him thro' Sicily, up the boot of Italy (Ortona etc) and I believe on to the European front. If anyone out there knew him or about him, I'd be delighted to hear from you. Thank you.  

In the Autumn 2004 Regiment Journal on page 10 there is a "wedding picture" that you are asking if anyone can identify these people.
The second person from the left is my father LCOL Bruce Sutcliffe but can't identify anyone else other than Howard Graham.  

Very good web site! I am RCR allum but please bear with me I type with one finger only!!
My wifes grand father was Arthur Jennion I believe he was a Cpl in the hasty Pees. He did the full walking tour of Italy and on to Holland as well I believe. If There are any other D Day Dodgers out there who have any stories or photos or any thing relating to Cpl Jennion I would love to hear from you at my email adress. Thanks, Phil  

may their souls rest in peace  

Once a Hasty P....always a Hasty P. It would be nice to hear from some old voices.....  

I worked with a Bensted at Denison armouries for awhile He was a cook for
5 Colm R.C.A.S.C. If this is who you were looking for please get in touch
with me.
W/O Joan Payne This was received in answer to your query regarding your Father. Please reply directly to Joan Payne at 'halNOSPAM@personainternet.com'
She answered on our RCASC Site of which you do not have access.
Pat Hilson RenfrewB H  

Great outfit. I remember the hastypees in Italy in WWll when I was a young lad, My cousin from Peterborough served with them 39-45 and seen it all.
Gerry Lucano
Akron,NY  

For Bill Benstead: I have posted your query regarding your Father on the RCASC Web Site Guest Book. Hope you hear from someone soon.
Pat Hilson Renfrew.  

I am a bit of a historian
[former Algonquin Regt.] I would like to know in what capacity did your Regiment serve in WW 1
Any information would be appreciated. Mark subject Prince Edward Regiment. Thanx
Hugh  

I served in A & HQ Coy in Bellevile from 83-87. Seems almost like yesterday since I left the Regt.
It has been quite some time since I have visited this site, and it was nice to see quite a few old names. I Left 3rd Canadian Ranger Patrol Group HQ in Borden in May 03 and am now a Sgt at 32 CBGHQ in the G4 Branch. Had enough of the cold along James and Hudson's Bay. But it was an enjoyable, rewarding time and an experience I will never forget serving with the Rangers and working in the lower Arctic.
As well, I will always remember and hold in high regard, my time with the Regiment!!!!!!

PARATUS  

A very interesting site! A person can read about a lot of memories on here.  

i am looking for information on a statue that the hasts pss had in europe i have a picture of my dad reg nutley standing beside it it is a big statue of an indian that is about 10 feet tall my dad once told me that it was buryed somewhere in europe if anyone has information please email me thanks  

I wish to express my appreciation for the prompt reply and transaction in filling out my request for the Membership Application and The Kit Shop Supplies. Mr HS Adamson certainly acted on my behalf most expeditiously. It is with great pleasure that I join the Membership of this fine Organization.  

Hey Boys; I served in B coy from 1978 - 1993. It was an honor for me to have been a member of the Regiment and B Company. I had a lot of good times; and a few bad experiences, but on the whole I would'nt change a thing. I have no advice for you; who now cary on for us, but next time you are at the bar in the jrs mess and you look down at the crudely made foot rail your standing on; just remember ;I was the one that put it there  

looking for war records of my uncle orville mcmurter nickname fritz want to pass information to my kids and grandchildren thanks for any help you may have  

Heres a big hello to all my old fellow Hasty pees. I was originally 50th Field Aritllary which was disbanded in Jan 1970 and became B Coy Hasting & Prince Edward Regt., I went on to do 29 years in RCEME, 24 regular and 5 more reserve. All the best. Sgt Doc Calvert  

cpl barta here. just had a second while surfing the net and i thought i would stop by. for anyone who would like to get a hold of me my address is as follows:
cpl mike barta
cfsme pat platoon
stn forces 17000
oromocto, nb
e2v 4j5

what am i doing here?? well i got on the ground on 09 jan 05 and i was pretty much in charge of the pat platoon on the 10th. the warrent i work for is a pretty good guy, and funny too. typical old army!! my cbt engineer course doesn't start until the 10th of may so i will have to kill time while i wait for the magic day when it starts. my plan to be inconspicuous and hide in the back didnt last very long because i am already (or still) in a leadership role. so i guess its true that even the best plans dont last past the first shot. oh well, maybe they will pay me more..lol..i must go now but i will stop by from time to time and i will be back in trenton (and possably ptbo) around the week b4 easter so maybe i will see some of you then. UBIQUE

cpl mike barta  

hello all looking for mem bers of b coy from82to85or any of the mortor platoon under Capt Bradford  

I'm trying to trace a photograph that I have in my possession of the liberation of Amsterdam, Holland on May 7th or 8th, 1945. There are two military people and a number of Dutch citizens on the picture (I believe a Bren gun carrier) that I would like to contact if they are still alive. Whom do I send this picture to for identification of two soldiers?  

wonderful site  

I just wanted to say thanks for all the help in finding information on my grandfather Robert Watkins a member of the Regiment from September 1939 until his death in England in 1940. This web-site is excellent. If anyone has any information about him please contact me at the above address.

Mike Watkins

 

I was a Hasty P on Active Service from Jul 1952 until they were desginated Militia, I believe that year was late 1953. We were transferred to 4th Bat Cdn Gds and sent to Korea. If it hadn't been for that event the Hasty Ps would have been in Korea as well as all the other exploits. You have a great Site and I enjoyed it immensely. I do recall though I wore a Scarlet Beret during my time but while viewing the Pictures I noticed the Berets are all dark now, is my observation correct? Keep up the good work.

Pat Hilson
Renfrew On