Regimental Society Newsletter - Lord Strathcona's Horse

Commanding OfficerBy Lieutenant-Colonel P.P.J. DemersHappy New Year to all of theRegimental Family!After a well-deserved break (for allof us except C Sqn in Afghanistan),the Regiment is back in the saddle atthe pace we set last fall. B Sqn underMaj Chris Adams and MWO TonyBatty will be ready to deploy soonwith 2PPCLI Battlegroup, afterthe second half of its tank crewscomplete conversion training onthe Leopard 2 in Munster Germany.Those 60% of personnel who werewith the first B Sqn to deploy toAfghanistan in tanks will havespent just under one year in Canadabetween tours. Nevertheless, thetroops are up to the task and I haveno doubt that they will performbrilliantly, this time in Leopard2A6Ms. A change is as good as abreak they say!C Sqn, ledby MajTrevorGosselinand MWOGeoffBamford,is at the tailend of a verysuccessfuldeploymentwith3R22eR Battlegroup. They havetaken delivery of the new tanksstraight into combat operations. Idoubt that project directors wouldnormally recommend that, but CSqn pulled it off and demonstratedthe capabilities of this tank to someunlucky Taliban rocket and mortarcrews shortly after its arrival atits Forward Operating Base. Asthe Colonel of the Regiment hasmentioned, Cpl Nathan Hornburg,Strathconas Newsletterwho joined C Sqn from King’s OwnCalgary Regiment, was killed incombat last fall. After all of the predeploymenttraining and the time hewas on operations with C Sqn, weconsider him one of us. We willhonour this fine soldier in concertwith our brethren in the KOCR.A Sqn is back in the hopper. Thesquadron returned from operationswith 2RCR Battlegroup in Septemberand was reconstituted immediatelyafter its post-deployment leaveso that the new soldiers couldbe trained on the Leopard 1C2in preparation for squadron andbattlegroup exercises. Led by MajIan McDonnell and MWO DaveHall, they will be in Fort BlissTexas with 3RCR Battlegroup andthe remainder of Task Force 3-08throughout February. They willbe in Wainwright at the CanadianManoeuvre Training Centre in Apriland May and will replace B Sqnin Afghanistan at the end of thesummer. A Sqn will be augmentedby a troop(+) from The RCD. Thecycle is predicable after that, as CSqn will be reconstituted after itsreturn with a troop(+) from the 12eRBC, and will prepare to replaceA Sqn. Our tank squadrons haveacquitted themselves well underthe most difficult circumstancesand the Old Guard can rest assuredthat Strathconas are performingto the high standards set by ourpredecessors in every conflict sincethe Regiment’s formation for theBoer War.E Company, led by Capt JimCaruana and MWO Tim Turner,did not receive an operational taskfor their TOW Under ArmourImproved Target Acquisition System(TUA ITAS) Light ArmouredVehicles or their troops. They havePage 2Continued On Page 4RegimentalSergeant-MajorBy Chief Warrant Offi cer D.A. RossThe holidays are over, and a muchneeded break for all was had. Now itis back to business again. 2007 wasnot unlike the previous year, busy,frantic,and alsorewarding.I lookforwardto all thechallengesthat awaitus overthe next 6months in2008.In November, we saw the returnof A Sqn from their leave and therebuilding phase of that squadronfor TF 3-08. They are now fullymanned and are currently makingpreparations to head off to Texas,for some reason they don’t want totrain in Wainwright!B Sqn is well on their way toboarding the aircraft and is lookingforward to their tour, TF 1-08. Theywill be leaving around the end ofFebruary. They have completed mostof their training and preparation andare more than ready and capable ofcompleting their task in Afghanistan.I have no doubts that they willperform just as well as those thathave gone before them and willdo us all proud in true Strathconafashion. My only concern is howwill the squadron get Major Adamsin and out of the turret each day? Iheard him say that once he gets in,he is not getting out…until he runsout of food of course. I must say thebest of luck and a speedy return forContinued On Page 5www.strathconas.ca

Continued from Page 1Colonel of the Regimentthe Col Comdt RCAC, presented himwith the casing of a shell fired by BSqn in an operation in Afghanistanin December 06.On the home front those who havenot yet deployed, or who have justreturned, are maintaining a strongStrathcona presence in Edmonton.There are still the same numbersof “housekeeping tasks” but fewersoldiers to do them. Neverthelessthose areas we hold dear, such as theSMT, the Museum, the Kit Shop,the Historic Vehicle Troop, the PipeBand, and, most importantly, theFamily Support Troop, are holdingtheir own, although with reducednumbers in many cases, especiallyour Pipe Band, unfortunately.One group I want to make specialmention of is E Coy. The Coy hasyet to receive an operational taskingbut the members of the Coy haveaccepted myriad individual taskingsand those left behind have continuedto be active Strathconas in everysense of the word. They are a spiritedgroup and contribute to Regimentalespirit and morale in many ways.members of the Association andFriends of the Regiment wheneverpossible, including to three of thefamous (infamous?) ID MacKayLunches in Calgary. In September Iwas also able to take part in the veryexcellent Reunion in Okanagan Fallsthat was organized by Wes and BevWestergard and it was great to meetup with a large number of people Ihad not seen in some time. This givesme a chance to put in a plug for ournewly formed Edmonton Chapter ofthe Association. The Chapter is offto a good start and meeting monthly.I give the organizers full credit forstarting now so they will be in greatshape to work with the Calgarygang and the Regiment in makingReunion 2010 a great success. TheEdmonton Branch will take the leadon this and news on dates and hotels,etc will be coming out soon. (Right,Dave Biener?)I look forward to meeting up withmany more of you sometime,somewhere and soon.PerseveranceColonel of the RegimentNote from theEditing TeamBy Major Trevor CadieuThe Newsletter is an extremelyimportant Regimental Familypublication. It allows the Regimentto stay connected with the extendedStrathcona Family, and it providesa forum for members of the ‘OldGuard’ to share their experiencesand remain in contact with fire teampartners from years gone by. Whilethe Regiment is pleased to assumeresponsibility for the productionof the Newsletter, it remains anAssociation initiative supported bythe Regiment and our RegimentalSociety. We intend to produce theNewsletter twice annually - thenext version will be distributedSummer 2008. Your continuedsupport to this effort is vital andgreatly appreciated. Please forwardto Kathy Stephen any stories youwish to share and contributions tothe Newsletter. Should you wishto make a donation to facilitatethe publication of the Newsletter,please make cheques payable totheLdSH(RC) Regimental Society.Sadly, while I was with B Sqn inWainwright last September welearned of the death of Cpl NathanHornburg in Afghanistan when theARV he was driving came underattack. Cpl Hornburg was a memberof the KOCR serving with C Sqn,one of many Reservists serving withus. We share his loss with the KOCRand, as he was serving with us, weconsider him a Strathcona and he isequally a loss to our Regiment.I have been fortunate enough to havemade seven visits to the Regimentsince assuming my appointment inJun 06 and every visit has been adelight. During all such visits I alsotake the opportunity to meet withPerseverance,Regimental Association Reunion 2010Planning for the 2010 Reunion has begun in earnest under the leadership of Dave Bienerand a planning committee from the Edmonton branch that includes Keven Phinney, JamesStrayer and Paul Peters. The Calgary branch of the Association has also offered to assist withthis important event.The planning committe intends to release more information in the near future on venue,costs and a confirmed sequence of events, however the following schedule is beingconsidered:21 May 2010: Meet and Greet;22 May 2010: Regimental Day to include parade, tour of Harvey Building, vehicleand artifact display, Strathcona Mounted Troop performance, and anAssociation Dinner and Dance;23 May 2010: Church Parade, Association Brunch and departure.Please contact Dave Biener at biener.dm@forces.gc.ca for more information or should youwish to assist with planning efforts.Watch for further updates in the Summer 2008 Newsletter.Strathconas NewsletterPage 3www.strathconas.ca

Continued from Page 2Commanding Offi certherefore, provided 28 individualaugmentees to the Observation,Mentoring and Liaison Teams (theyare training and fighting alongsidethe Afghan National Army), theRifle Companies of the Battlegroup,and the Provincial ReconstructionTeam. They are also providing thedriver and gunner for the Task ForceAfghanistan Commander’s LAVIII in 2009. Those who remain arerunning TUA courses for PPCLIsoldiers as well as crewmen fromacross the Corps. This will ensurethat we can deploya TUA Platoonat any time in theshort term andthat we will havebuilt up a base ofqualified personnelin all three of thearmour regimentsin preparation ofthe transition of this capability tothe Armoured Corps. We expectthat each regiment will have a TUATroop in the 2010-2011 timeframe.Reconnaissance Squadron hasbeen stood up again as our fourthsabre squadron under command ofMaj Trevor Cadieu and MWOBill Crabb. For now it consistsof an SHQ and one 8-car troop.The expansion of the Army ismanifesting itself in much largernumbers of new troopers and secondlieutenants joining the Regiment.We will therefore, continue to fleshout Recce Sqn over the next yearand ensure that we do not lose ourreconnaissance expertise in thisperiod of high tempo for the tanksquadrons. The Regiment and theBrigade still need a reconnaissancesquadron of course. Also, inthe future it is planned that eachregular regiment have four sabreSquadrons—one tank and threereconnaissance, in addition to itsTUA Troop. We are moving in thatdirection with the creation of thissquadron.Of course HQ Sqn, led by Maj EarlJared and MWO Kevin Mulhern,has been workingwonders inkeeping the othersquadrons kitted,fed, fuelled andmaintained asthey go intohigh readinesstraining and runcourses. Thewear and tear we have been puttingon our fleet of tanks in particular hasbeen extreme, and the fact that wehave been able to provide everythingthat the sabre squadrons plus E Coyneed for training is a testament tothe outstanding support provided byHQ Sqn.Scout Ferret Car purchased from NewMexico and transported by CP Rail.RSM, CO, Mr. Dennis Apedaile, SarahNghiem, Carole Roy (CP Rail Representatives)21 Nov 07Some of our Society troops are not asactive during this period of successivetank squadron deployments as I amsure you can understand. The PipeBand is back on hold. For a shortperiod of time between the B Sqndeployments, Sgt Marv MacNeillplayed at a dinner or two but he isdeploying again as the B Sqn OpsSgt. The remainder of the bandmembers are overseas or in highreadiness training. The HistoricalVehicle Troop is carrying on at aslower pace. We have purchasedan additional Ferret for ourcollection and HVT will participateSoldiers from A Sqn,TF 1-07 arrive home.in parades andcommunityoutreachevents asmuch aspossible withthe reducednumbers ofpersonnelavailable. OurCeremonialMountedTroop has,once again,sent off most of its personnel to jointank squadrons. The CMT is beingbrought back up to strength withnew troopers and will commence aRide School at the end of January.The Troop is planning to carry onwith the usual ride season as wedid last year with a similar batch ofnew riders. Again, the soldiers arestepping up to every challenge.So as you can see we will maintainthe pace set last year. The tanksquadron rotation of B, A, C, B, A,C is taking up most of our energy.No unit in the Canadian Forces is asbusy. There is some strain, but all isgoing well. I am sure that you areas proud of our troops as I am.All the best and I hope to see youduring our Moreuil Wood festivitiesor some other time soon.Perseverance,Commanding OfficerSummer 2008 EditionThe deadline for submissions for theSummer 2008 Strathcona Newsletter is11 July 2008.Submissions should be forwarded tonewsletter@strathconas.ca or mailed to:Lord Strathcona’s Horse(Royal Canadians)PO Box 10500 Station ForcesEdmonton, AB T5J 4J5Attention: Kathy StephenStrathconas NewsletterPage 4www.strathconas.ca

Continued from Page 2Regimental Sergeant-Majorall. Unfortunately as you all knowI will not be here to greet you uponyour return. You are in good handswith Major Chris Adams andMWO Tony Batty.C Sqn continues to perform intheatre and is looking forward nowto the end of their tour and returnto Canada for some much deservedleave. Major Trevor Gosselin andMWO Geoff Bamford have donea tremendous job as has the wholeteam. Unfortunately they will nothave too much ofa break as we willbegin to reconstitutethe Sqn for TF 1-09.This process willbegin in the April-May time frame.The New OfficerCommanding willbe Major JohnCochrane andthe SSM will beWO Rick Stacey. He is due to bepromoted in the coming months.E Coy is continuing to keep theLAV TUA alive and well. As theCO mentioned, a number of theirpersonnel have been tasked out toseveral units and organizations tofill short falls but more importantlyto give them the opportunity to servein theatre along side their comrades.The Coy has been outstanding inall their effortsgiven the numberof people that haveleft and very fewreplacements. Welldone to Capt JimCaruana, OfficerCommanding, andthe CSM, MWOTim Turner.HQ Sqn- What can be said about HQSqn? Not enough! They are unsungmembers of the Regiment. So muchof what they do sometimes goesunnoticed; they work efficiently andquietly behind the scenes. They havein my opinion, the hardest job in theunit. We ask them to do miracleswith sometimes very little noticeand a shortage of resources bothequipment and people; however,they always manage to come throughwith flying colors. I am alwaysastonished by their can-do attitudeand the professionalism they show.Every member of HQ Sqn shouldbe very proudof what they do,for without theirefforts the restof the Regimentwould not beable to do theirjobs. Well doneCapt Eric Angell re-unites with family atthe LTF upon re-deployment from TF 1-07OC and SSM C SquadronMaj Trevor Gosselin andSSM Geoff Bamfordto all and to theteam of MajorEarl Jared andMWO KevinMuhern. You all have a busyyear ahead in 2008 but I have noreservations about the quality ofsupport that you will continue togive the sabre squadrons and theRegt.As we move ahead in 2008 and allthe challenges that will come with it,the hallways of RHQ will continueto be a bustle with folks like theoperations staff sorting out plansand taskings, theRegt 2IC keepingthe Society onthe straight andnarrow, the Adjtdealing with allthe Administrationand keepingthe CO busy,Kathy puttingthis newsletterA Sqn, FT 1-07Welcome Home and Medals Parade14 Sept 2007together and getting ready for March.We will all be working together inthe same direction to achieve thesame goal.Happy New Year to all Members ofthe Strathcona Family.Perseverance.RSMRegimental AssociationAlberta BranchBob LettGreetings from Calgary. I trusteveryone had a great holidayseason.Please allow me to introduce myself.My name is Bob Lett, I served withthe regiment in the 60s and 70s.I’ve been around the Association formany years, holding all the differentpositions on the Exec. Committeeincluding as the President for 3 yearsjust prior to Don Crossman comingin. I have also been heavily involvedwith a few of the last reunions.When I say it’s great to be back,it is truly heart felt. We all have avested interest in our Association.The Alberta branch is runningrelatively smoothly but like allnew management teams, there willbe some changes coming. I have avery enthusiastic Exec CommitteeContinued On Page 13Strathconas NewsletterPage 5www.strathconas.ca

How many do you remember?This is in response to the photographof the Strathcona Baseball teamin the Fall Newsletter, 2006. I justtook a trip down memory lane aftervisiting the Strathcona website forthe fi rst time. To stick with the fi rstissue, I remember most of the faceson the picture of this team. However,I don’t think that this was just aStrathcona baseball team of the70’s. I think that this was a pictureof one of the squadron teams and itwas probably taken in 1970 or 1971.The Strathcona regiment went toCyprus in 1972 and it was there thata baseball team was put togetherthat was a fantastic team. One of theplayers in the middle back of yourpicture was one of the pitchers onthis team known fondly as ‘SmilingMel.’ If my memory serves correctlythe 72 Strathcona team never losta game to the American teams inCyprus and there was some excellentball that was played.I am very impressed by the Strathconawebsite and by your newsletter. Ofcourse, I could expect nothing betterfrom a regiment that I was proud tohave served in. Although many ofthe roles have changed since thenfor our members I see that the pridein serving our country is still beingmaintained. It is great to see whatis taking place even beyond theregiment such as support for thefamilies and the reunions.I note that Peter Wonderhamis shown as an assistant for thenewsletter. Is that by chance thesame Pete Wonderham who servedwith the Strathconas in the early70’s?You can bet I will be visiting thiswebsite again.Your DispatchesPerseveranceAl PijnenburgOakville, OntarioThanks, Al. We’d like to have all thenames you can identify on the team for therecords. And, yes, you have the right PeterWonderham. Pete served as RSM 1993-95then went off to do other good things forthe Army. He is now wintering down southbut we expect him back in Calgary in thespring. EditorHow to start that is the question.I have just read past issues if yournewsletter. It has brought back manymemories of mine as I grew up inCamp Borden from the age of 3 toaround 8 or 9. Bill Sutherland, JackCade, Jim Quinn, Bob Rutherfordand many many others I rememberfrom my childhood. and from myfathers funeral in 1973.For many years I have wanted toknow stories about my dad so I couldpass them on to my children so hecould come alive for them insteadof just being a picture on the wall.Names I have read in the TumpetersLast Call reminds me that timemarches on and I can’t delay anylonger. So if you have stories aboutmy dad..like how he got the name“Pappy” or any others please writeor email me.Who is my dad - Major VictorW.Jewkes.DSO,MC,CDMany thanks and my God bless youall.Sylvia JewkesWawota Saskatchewane-mail sylvia.jewkes@gmail.comp.s. I would like to recieve a copy ofthe newsletter if possible.Sylvia, your father is indeed a Strathconalegend and very fondly remembered bymany of us. Hopefully you will receivesome great stories, some of which may evenbe true. Have you visited our Museum inCalgary? The staff there will certainly beable to dig out some photos of your dad.You will defi nitely receive a copy of theNewsletter. EditorEnclosed is from last Saturday’sLondon Free Press and when Iattended the “Goodbye to Barry”,Mrs. McGill asked me to let theRegiment know of Barry’s suddenpassing.Barry was from BC and was anactive member in the RCAC Regtin Kelowna. He was well knownto many older Strathcona’s dueto Reserve Trg etc. When I wasstationed in London, Barry wasa WO2 training WO for the 1stHussar’s and I worked with him; healso served in Camp Borden withMorley Sample in the Wireles Sqn inthe summers.When I retired in 1968, after ashort stint as Bursar at Alma GirlsCollege, I won a competitionas a Programme Manager withmanpower and when I arrived thereBarry was one of the PMs; and wentfrom CMC to Fanshawe College asa manager of Co-op Programmeuntil he retired.I trust you will include a smallparagraph in the next Newsletter asMrs. McGill enjoys reading aboutthe many people she has met overthe many years.SincerelyHugh MackieLondon ONStrathconas NewsletterPage 6www.strathconas.ca

Hugh, thank you for passing this on. It wassad to hear about Barry however the goodnews is that you are still alive and kicking.John Roderick has asked us to pass onhis personal best wishes – it is a long timesince those Borden days. Editor.Would you please notify all membersof the association on your list ofthe death of my father GeorgeTomlinson on June 5th 2007 at theage of 93. He was a resident of theCol Belcher Care Centre at the timeof his death. George was transferredto the Strathconas in Englandafter the 16/22 Sask. Horse wasdisbanded. He was a troop leaderin A Sqn but was appointed to beRegimental Quartermaster beforethe Regiment was action in Italy. Heremained with the Regiment until hevolunteered for the Jananese Theatrein mid-1945. He was dischargedin the Fall of 1945. He has been afaithful member of the Legion sincethat time and also the Associationfor many years. Except for reunionswhich he attended in Calgary andWinnipeg, he was not always ableto be involved in Association eventsuntil he moved to Calgary in 2001.We enjoyed being able to participatein dinner meetings and Melfa/M.Wood functions together for thesepast few years.A memorial service was held at AllSaints Anglican Church in CochraneAB.PerseveranceRod TomlinsonRod, you father was a fi ne gentleman whois very much missed, especially by his manyold friends in the Regimental Association inCalgary. Editor.To: Lord Strathcona’s Horse- RoyalCanadians-Veterans of World WarIII wanted to contact your organizationto see if there are any veteransinterested in being interviewed fora project we are conducting onWorld War II. I represent the SaintVincent College Center for NorthernAppalachian Studies in Latrobe,Pennsylvania. As an institution thatis based in the mid-Atlantic regionof the United States, you may thinkit odd we are contacting your group.However, being that World WarII encompassed many nations, wefelt it necessary to document theexperiences of not only US veteransbut other countries as well.Currently we are gathering materialfor a book on World War II thatwill include veteran accounts fromnot only the United States but alsoGreat Britain, Russia, Canada, andAustralia.World War II has grown in mystiquein the United States. Often times theUS role, great as it was, overshadowsthe tremendous contributions madeby the Commonwealth Nations.As I began researching Canada’scommitment in World War II, Isteadily grew more amazed witheach new fact I unearthed. Thereare battles and campaigns fought bythe Canadians that many Americansnever heard about. Better known,perhaps, is the Canadian involvementin the Normandy invasion of June6, 1944. However, what is lessknown, but no less deserving, is theCanadian Navy’s vast commitmentin Atlantic convoy duty.Also, the Canadian stand at HongKong in December 1941 is to yournationwhat the Bataan Death Marchis to ours. And lastly, the mainlyCanadian-led raid on Dieppe in1942 paved the way for the futureinvasion of continental Europe.Therefore, I would like to put a callout to your group to see if there areany veterans willing to fi ll out adetailed questionnaire about theirservice with the Canadian ArmedForces during World War II. Thisquestionnaire can be mailed or,in some instances, emailed to theindividuals taking part in the project.In addition, phone interviews canbe set up at a later date. I can becontacted at the following emailaddress:owen1918@msn.com or by my homephone which is (908)-269-5230.Also, you may view the Center’swork and publications on WorldWar II online at the following webaddress: www.stvincent.edu/nappThank you for your time and attentionto this matter and to all World WarII veterans of the Lord Strathcona’sHorse, I would like to give them myheartfelt thanks for their service.Sincerely,David WilmesHopefully some of our veterans and armchairhistorians will contact Mr. Wilmes.His letter is also being sent to our Museumstaff for follow up. Editor.Lord Strathcona’s Horse(Royal Canadians)Regimental Society NewsletterPO Box 10500 Station ForcesEdmonton, AB T5J 4J5Telephone: (780) 973-1660Email: newsletter@strathconas.caStrathconas NewsletterPage 7www.strathconas.ca

Sadly Imust onceagain passon the newsof the deathof one ofthe family.MGenA. JamesTedliepassed away in Victoria on I January.Gen Jim served the Regiment andthe Corps with distinction, havingserved as Commandant of theSchool, Director of Armour, andas Commander 4CMBG whenthe Regiment arrived in Iserlohn,Germany in 1965. He was one ofour more colorful senior officersand blessed with a great sense ofhumour, although that wasn’t quiteso obvious the time that I, as a 2Ltand his designated aide, oversleptand made him late for a Regimentalparade. Nevertheless he wasobviously a man who did not holda grudge and I was fortunate enoughto enjoy his company on manysubsequent occasions.One of my favourite recollections ofhis sense of humour was a commenthe made at a meeting at 4CMBGHQ in late 1965. The Commander1 British Corps was to visit andthe Brigade was going to put on aparade that replicated one done forthe Queen earlier in the year. Allunits were to be in their vehiclesexcept the Strathconas (tanks werenot permitted on the Fort Henryparade square) so the Regiment wasto provide a 100 man dismountedguard. At this particular meetingDick MacDonald was representingthe Regiment and I, a Garry at thetime, was representing Recce SqnFGH. Dick mentioned that there wasconcern that, as the Regiment wasStrathconas NewsletterStrathcona ENewsjust moving into Germany, the dressblue uniforms might not arrive intime. The rest of the Brigade was tobe in combat clothing. BGen Tedlielooked down the table, smiled, andsaid “Dick, I know the Strathconaswould like to be mounted but on thisoccasion I think shaking hands willsuffice!” As a Garry I thought thatwas a great line and, come to thinkof it, having now been a Strathconafor 31 years, I still think it is funny.I’m sure others will have similarrecollections that will find a place inour Newsletter, so send them in toKathy please.Farewell General Jim, you will bemissed.Colonel John E. Roderick, CD (Ret’d)Colonel of the RegimentIn Oct 1946 I was as an RCDTrooper posted to Fort Churchill onthe windswept shores of the GreatHudson Bay.I fi rst met Major Tedlie on the hillcoming down from the base hospital,he was driving a jeep and wearingan RCD Battle Dress Tunic and ofall things a Cameron Kilt underwhich he wore nothing. I was quiteastounded and approached him andtold him he was improperly dressedand we became good friends ashe told me he was commandantdesignate to Col D Cameron of FtChurchill.He was a well liked by all ranks,,,My next encounter was whenhe commanded the brigade inPetawawa, on his Unit Inspectionhe opened one of my drawers in SgtsQtrs and took out an apple and tooka bite out of it and said “Where doyou keep your dirty laundry” andPage 8I replied that I had none as I do itevery night. He responded “Oh, Iwear mine”. He had a terrifi c senseof humour.In 1970 he visited National DefenceCollege where I was employedas Training Sgt Major. During asymposium including many highranking Offi cers, he spotted me andimmediately came over and gave mea hug and re-newed aquaintences.Gen McLellan remarked that weshould talk later as the Minister ofNational Defence was waiting for usto be seated.He was a great guy and a realtrooper I found when I visited athis home in Sidney BC in 1986,he said he wanted me to see hisback kitchen where he was in theprocess of writing a book. He had ashingle over the door “TROOPERSROOST”.Submitted byNorm WoodHe will indeed be missed by many! Iwould like to offer my condolences toGeneral Jim’s family and friends.I had the personal pleasure ofserving as his Batman/PersonalSteward at Hill Top House duringthe last months of his serving asCommander of Canadian ArmyNational Forces (Europe). I wasalso present at his Farewell Dinner,September 1, 1966 and to this datestill cherish the Menu with Jim andMarg’s best wishes and Thanks.General Jim exemplifi ed whatit takes beyond the Rank to be aleader of Men. This evening I willtoast him with a bottle of HeidsekDry Monopole Brut, the samewww.strathconas.ca

Champagne he and Marg graciouslyprovided for my wedding that sameyear!Submitted byMaurice BoismenuFormer FGH/LDSH/12 RBCI got to know the then Co. Tedliewho served as the Commanadantof the RCAC(S) in Camp Borden.As regiment had gone to Germany,I was not eligible to be part of thisand got posted instead to transportat Camp Borden.One day, I was assigned to be thedriver for Col. Tedlie and had morethan the usual time to chat with him.On that same day he invited me tohave a look at a job he thought I wassuited for, I became a bar stewartat the RCAC(S) offi cers mess. Iloved the job, took in some stewartcourses and took charge of the placewhen the then Sgt Dunville (RCD)was posted to Gaza. When his tourof duty expired, the then Col. Tedlieposted me to Gaza since GeneralGuyani there preferred ArmouredCorps stewarts in his mess.I met the then Col Tedlie after hisretirement during armoured corpsweekend in Camp Borden. He sawme from a distance and came tosee me, greeting me as if we hadbeen friends for years. I had neverforgotten that incident. MGen AJames Tedlie was a great CO, a fi neoffi cer, a true gentleman and onewho really cared for his people. I amsure he will be missed by his fi endsand family.Sincerely,Harry Promm.ENews continuedThe Regiment is extremely proudto announce that Major (Ret’d) W.J.‘Danny’ McLeod is the recipientof the 2007 Birchall LeadershipAward, which was presented bythe Royal Military College ofCanada at a dinner in Toronto on23 November 2007. Named forAir Commodore Leonard Birchall,the World War II hero and ‘Saviorof Ceylon’, this award is presentedannually to a recipient who hasdisplayed tremendous leadershipin all facets of life. Major DannyMcLeod epitomizes the criteria forthis prestigious recognition.Major McLeod has experienced anextraordinary life during which hehas conducted himself with courageand distinction. His extensiveachievements in his military andcivilian careers is exemplary.Enlisting with the South AlbertaRegiment (now South Alberta LightHorse) in 1939, Danny McLeodquickly worked his way through theranks.As the first Canadian posted to theSandhurst Military Academy in theUnited Kingdom, Danny placed firstin his class and was awarded the Beltand Sword of Honour. While servingin World War II with the SouthAlberta Regiment, he was awardedthe Military Cross for bravery inaction. Later in life, after servingwith Lord Strathcona’s Horse (RoyalCanadians) and the Royal CanadianArmoured Corps in Borden, Dannydemonstrated his love for sports, andcontinued to lead out of uniform.He established an athletics programat the Royal Military College,directed the establishment of theCanadian Interuniversity AthleticUnion, and he coached severalhockey teams concurrently (RMC,Kingston Frontenacs of the OHL,and Kingston Senior A ‘Aces’). Forhis leadership of the Frontenacs, theOHL named Danny ‘Coach of theYear’ on two occasions.Danny received the BirchallLeadership Award at a dinner inToronto on 23 November 2007.General Rick Hillier, the Chief ofthe Defence Staff, was the guestspeaker for the event, and DonCherry was on hand to make aspecial introduction.T.J. (Trevor) CadieuMajorSecond In CommandStrathcona ENews is an email distribution list that isused by the Society and the Regiment to disseminateinformation pertaining to the Strathcona Family. If youwould like to have your name added to the list, pleaseemailldsh@strathconas.caPlease note; it is not possible for others to post to theEnews Distribution list, so you can be assured you willnot be bombarded with emails.Strathconas NewsletterPage 9www.strathconas.ca

The StrathconaMounted TroopBy: Lieutenant Peter BeitzDue to the Regiment’s operationaltempo overseas at the onset of 2007,many of the Strathcona MountedTroop members were taken from thestables to fill positions in the fightingtroops. As a result, the MountedTroop was down to five members atthe beginning of 2007. The rankswere soon filled by 11 new recruits,who, under the supervision andguidance of Captain Darryn Grayand Sergeant Wade Alexander,New Swordsbegan training vigorously for theupcoming ride season.The Mounted Troop was able to puttogether a 14 soldier ride for the 2007season. It performed its first ridingevent, The Saskatchewan Tattoo onMay 24th, with outstanding results.Other events that the MountedTroop participated in included: theSpruce Meadows competitions,which encompassed the “National,”“Continental,” “Canada 1,” and the“Masters”; the Calgary Stampede;the Ralston Rodeo; the BonAccord Harvest Days; Mozart onthe Mountain; the PNE; and manyothers. The 2007 rideseason was a greatsuccess, and variousawards were givento deserving riders.The George GardinerMemorial Trophywas presented toCorporal D.E. Hordyk for beingthe most professional rider of theyear. Trooper D. Graham washonoured with The Mounted TroopNew Rider Award or being the mostimproved rider of the year. TheMounted Troop Best Rider Trophywas presented to TrooperJ. Zhou for being the mostproficient rider of the year.Finally, Corporal D.G.Samms was awarded the TheBest Tent-Pegger Trophy.2007 saw the revitalizationof the Mounted Troop withregards to dress, equipment,and overall image as the resultof the generous contributionsby the Mounted Troop’s mostprominent patrons: ATCOGroup, Spruce Meadowsand the Southern Family.The improvements to theMounted Troop includedthe painting of the horsetrailer and the purchase offour-horse trailer, 14 new1908 trooper swords, animproved sound system,horse coolers, a new horseshelter, and winter blanketsfor the horses, among otherthings.With the Christmas Holidaysover, the Mounted Troopis gearing up for anothersuccessful ride season in2008. The annual EquineCourse is set to commenceby the end of January, as soon as 14new recruits arrive at the MountedTroop. The three month coursewill teach each new rider all theessential skills he needs to properlycare for his horse, groom and tackhis horse, and become a competentand professional rider. In April,the ride team will be selected anddress rehearsals will be conductedon a daily basis. For the 2008ride season, the Mounted Troop isaiming to put on an 18 soldier ride,the largest ride that the troop hasperformed in decades. The ridingschedule for 2008 is still evolving,but the expected events will mostlikely parallel those conductedthroughout the 2007 ride season.Under the leadership of LieutenantPeter Beitz and Sergeant WadeAlexander, the Mounted Troop willalso complete the final phases ofits revitalization efforts by the endof 2008. These improvements willCpl Darren Roberts exits the Double DomeStrathconas NewsletterPage 10www.strathconas.ca

e illustrated through the purchase ofSteele Arch Saddles, new horse saddleblankets, new horse shipping boots,and new ceremonial tunics, among afew other things. The completion ofthe revitalization stage will return theMounted Troop’s ceremonial dress andimage to its original status when thetroop was first formed in 1923. 2008is gearing up to be another successfulride season, as all members withinthe Mounted Troop will strive forexcellence in an effort to maintain thecavalry culture, tradition, and heritagealive in Western Canada.STRATHCONA MOUNTED TROOP2008 Musical Ride PREVIEWMAY12–31: OPEN FOR BOOKINGSJUNE4-8: “National” Spruce Meadows, Calgary, AB12-15: “Continental” Spruce Meadows, Calgary, AB19-22: 100 th Annual Wainwright Rodeo, Wainwright, AB26-29: “Canada 1” Spruce Meadows, Calgary, ABJULY2-6: “North American” Spruce Meadows, Calgary, AB4: Calgary Stampede, Calgary, AB9-15: OPEN FOR BOOKINGS17: Capital Ex Parade, Edmonton, AB19: Siemans 100 th Festival, Siemens, SK23-31: OPEN FOR BOOKINGSAUGUST1-17: OPEN FOR BOOKINGS18-19: Brandon Tatoo, Brandon, MB20-31: OPEN FOR BOOKINGSSEPTEMBER3-8: “Masters” Spruce Meadows, Calgary, AB11-21: OPEN FOR BOOKINGS(L-R) Bustard Suggitt Wright and PorterStrathconas NewsletterPage 11www.strathconas.ca

Museum 2008Warrant Offi cer D.E. MacLeodIn the last year our Museum staff has been busy. The expansion plan for the Museum of the Regiments (now called“The Military Museums”) has been going full-bore for over a year. At time of writing, we are about a week fromtaking possession of an expansion of the building that will double the exhibit space. The new space will see theinclusion of the Naval Museum of Alberta (moved from their current location a few blocks North on Crowchildtrail) and will also include a new Airforce Museum. This new expanded facility will allow the public to exploreCanada’s military heritage from the point of view of all three services. While the expansion doesn’t affect ourgallery or displays, it will provide us with a new, properly conditioned storage and research space for our archives.Currently we are preparing to move our archival holdings into the new area.For the past few months one of our volunteers, Jim Adams, has been working toward the completion of thecataloguing of our artifact collection with Sgt Giberson. He has been doing stellar work and it seems that SgtGiberson is constantly hustling to keep up to him. Our Gallery Host volunteers, Dave Cathcart, Doug Cooper,and Bob Wallace have given countless tours, sharing our proud history with over 30,000 guests. Whether currentlyserving or retired, it seems the pace is the same, flat out with your hair on fire. (For those that still have hair.)In the Archives we have started digitally copying our more prized possessions. The University of Calgary hasgraciously agreed to do the scanning of our unique history documents. They provide us with a digital copy and returnthe original material. This is a unique project that, when we originally estimated the cost, had numbers ranging upto $120k and a three to four year time line. Currently the University is doing the work for free and keeping copiesfor use in their library. We are getting what we needed to preserve our archival heritage and are spreading the wordof our predecessor’s sacrifices on a wider front by making it more accessible.More gallery upgrades are in the works for the near future as we have recently gathered the final bits of moneyto allow the installation of our Wall of Honour. The Wall will display our Honour Role engraved in stone in acentral location in the gallery. This is a costly project and it took a bit of time to gather the funds (it’s okay 2IC it’smostly other people’s money.) but, we now have the lion’s share with the rest on the way and will start installationshortly.Our future plans include the finalization of our storyboard upgrade project, continuing the digital copying of ourArchives, the continuation of our artifact cataloguing and preservation work, and the production of an Afghanistandisplay.As always, it’s good to be a Strathcona, Perseverance,Strathcona Message Boardwww.strathconas.ca/boardSomeone wants to know how you are doing. Have you checked outthe Strathcona Message Board lately? Some of the Old Guard and notso Old Guard are involking some interesting reading, while others arelooking to connect with old friends. With over 10000 posts and 750members, you are sure to come across a familiar name.Check it out today.Strathconas NewsletterPage 12www.strathconas.ca

Continued from Page 5Regimental Association Alberta Branchwho are all anxious to get on withthe job. Rev. Bob Green is ourhonorary padre and Dave Cathcartwill remain as our hospital rep. Davehas been doing this job for years andI’m very grateful to him agreeingto stay and help out .Clair Lane,SliderWelch and Ron Howardhave stepped up to look after thedifferent portfolios. Howe Owenwill be a great help as this year’sVice President. Retired RSMsCady, Shadbolt and Wonderhamhave offered to return as part of ouradvisory CommitteeThis past year’s observations arefrom a personal point of view, andnot as the President, however I didfind the year to very full and busyfor our members.Some of the highlights were theannual golf tournament here inCalgary; this should be re-named theOwen Invitational Golf Tournamentbecause the Owen family seems towin everything including the randomprize draws. What’s this all about,Howe? We had approx. 30 to golf,then all returned to RCL #285 forthe presentations and a light lunch.It was a good day and we all had agreat time. I think even the team theRegiment sent down to join us wouldagree. To Pete Wonderham, Jimand Deanna Deighton, my teammates, thanks for your patience.In late Sept. a group of us fromCalgary traveled to Ok Falls BC toattend the BC group annualdinner/get together. The gang theredid a great job of hosting the partyas well as organizing things for usto do the whole weekend. Tours,golfing and just plan old visiting. Theentire weekend was enjoyed by all.The Col of the Regiment. Col. JohnRoderick (ret’d) also managed tofit this event into his busy schedule.I know the BC group appreciatedthe extra effort that he made to bethere. The update on the CompleteFamily’s Activities that he talkedabout was very interesting and wellreceived by the audience.The golf in BC isn’t any betterthan in Calgary but I did receive afree lesson on the proper way toplay the game, as did my playingpartner Jim Deighton , from the oldtimer, Bob Bartlet. He is 84 yearsyoung and frankly showed us youngwhipper snappers just how it’sdone … Well done Bob and thanks.We all want to thank, the Ellards,MacDougalls, Salmons, Reeds,Armstrongs, and the rest, it was afun day. Unfortunately Bill Finchtook ill while traveling to Ok Falls.He had to spend the weekend in theirhotel room, confined to bed. Withhis wife’s help Bill made it hometo Calgary and has since made afull recovery. Maybe next year Bill!Finally to the group that organizedthe weekend Wes Westerguard,Bill and Pat Wood, Al and MaryKaatz, and others -well done.Please invite the Calgary bunch tonext year’s event.Back to Calgary where the pace neverseems to slow down much. It is niceto let you know that the ID MacKayLuncheons are still a success. Thereis generally 25 to 30 people show upas well as a generous number drivein from the Regiment. They range inrank from the Col. of the Regiment(Ottawa/Kingston), CO, 2IC, RSM ,SSMs all the way to 2 nd Lt .and Tprs.It is really great to get such a diversecrowd all in one room. The lies toldget better as the lunch progressesof course, but isn’t that the way it’salways been. I think ID, himself,might be the best example of this, aswe have all heard the stories once ortwice but he does make them moreinteresting each time he tells them.I hope you’ll forgive me ID as it’syour good sense of humour that hasgone a long way to making theselunches the success they are today.The lunches are generally held ona date between the Association’sgeneral meetings, so basically thereis a Strathcona get together once amonth. Listening to most peoplethey think this is super. The nextluncheon is scheduled for 31 Jan 08.Everyone is welcome to attend.The dates for the Associationmeetings this year are:Mar. 11 th . 08May. 6 th .08Sept. 9 th .08Nov. 4 th . .08Jan. 13 th . 09These will be held at the RoyalCanadian Legion # 285 Horton Rd.South West Calgary.AB.Call to Order at 1900 hrs.Sandwiches and coffee offered atconclusion of all meetings.I’d like to congratulate and wishthe Regimental Society and theRegiment all the best on hostingReunion 2010. I’m looking forwardto coming to Edmonton to visit withall the old friends. Please, if I or theAlberta Branch can be of any help,just give us a call.In conclusion let me say again IT’SGOOD TO BE BACK.The next letter I write will andshould be a little more structuredor formal but I said earlier this isjust some observations from an oldZipper head.PerseverancePresident 2008Strathconas NewsletterPage 13www.strathconas.ca

The Genesis of a RegimentSubmitted By Murray CayleyNobby Clark was a quiet man who gained the respect and even affection of those who knew him as RSM, Lord Strathcona'sHorse (Royal Canadians). Some still remember him from the Cyprus years, 1979 thru 1981. Few are aware that, as CaptainRBE Clark, MMM, CD (Retired), Nobby devoted himself to filling in and clarifying gaps in the Regiments history, its raisingin Western Canada and subsequent service in South Africa during the Anglo-Boer War. He searched the records, the literatureand then, against the background of his own youth in South Africa, traveled extensively there at his own expense, visitingbattle sites, identifying regimental graves and determining the facts surrounding certain controversial events in the Regimentsexperience. His purpose was to contribute to a more complete and accurate record of those times. He has left us a remarkablelegacy in a major documentation of his findings, completed shortly before his death, which, with the support of his family, hasbeen dedicated to the Regiment. A group has been put together including old friends who are re-editing this large manuscriptto make it more accessible within the Regiment. While this will necessarily take some time, progress reports will appear inthe Newsletter in the form of edited excerpts and commentary of which this is the first. Let's begin with Nobby's own words(somewhat abridged) about his objectives and purpose:Anglo-Boer War1899 - 1902Lord Strathcona's HorseThe Genesis of a Regiment,Strathcona's Horse 1900-1901Captain RBE Clark, MMM, CD (Retired)Lord Strathcona's Horse(Royal Canadians)Young soldiers who had served under such dynamic Strathcona Regimental Sergeant Majors as Dick Cuniffe, BlinkyMacDonald, Rick Gaunt and Squint Armer will attest to the pride and esprit de corps these legends generated in their lessonson Regimental History. Commanding Officers all placed a good deal of emphasis on the value of Regimental History in thedevelopment of loyalty and integrity in soldiers under their command. Throughout my career and as Regimental SergeantMajor, I had been troubled by a perceived void in the early part of our history whether considered from the regiments' inceptionin 1885 or by the genesis of the regiment as Strathcona's Horse in 1900. Ultimate pride will often provoke a conglomerate ofthoughts and of imaginary concepts regarding Regiment: Our Regiment the corps d'elite; The cavalry, dash and daring; Theskill of frontier scouting; Saddle horns and lassoes, revolvers, rawhide, wide brimmed hats and spurs; Man and horse; TheWestern elite personified. Cognizant of rumors concerning our early history in South Africa, I went to South Africa in 1998on a fact-finding mission simply to satisfy my own curiosity regarding our early history. I was able to locate, photograph andrecord all of our war graves in South Africa and to establish the two graves located in Gravesend and Woolwich, England. Earlyon during my trek of our Battle Fields I was deeply impressed by the high regard held of Steele's Strathcona's Horse both bythe Boers and by the British Army who had served with the Strathcona's. Tributes upon tributes are found which by such keyplayers as Lord Kitchener, Sir Redveres Buller, General CF Clery, The Earl of Dundonald and Major General Knox. Ialso discovered a document identifying a feature in the Lydenburg area as Strathcona Hill.On my return to Canada 1 made a point of visiting all of the recruiting depots from 1900 in British Columbia which I have alsorecorded. I have written up this document as a conglomerate of facts based on my research of the Strathcona's Horse in SouthAfrica, with a tie-in to its initial formation in Canada as a contribution to the overall historical record of the Regiment.(Note) while much of what follows in text will be familiar to some, both Nobby's style and the new fi ndings make this documenta refreshing, interesting and informative read. The selections following are meant to be only an introduction to the main work.Nobby begins with an introduction to Lord Strathcona and then details his proposal to raise a regiment:On 31 December 1899, at the height of a tremendous wave of patriotism bringing volunteers rushing to the colours of the BritishEmpire in support of the Anglo- Boer War, Lord Strathcona cabled Sir Wilfred Laurier offering to raise, equip and land inCape Town at his own expense, a regiment of mounted men from the Canadian North West subject to the consent of the CanadianMilitia. On 3rd January, Sir Wilfred assured Lord Strathcona of the full cooperation of the Canadian Militia. On 10th January1900, Lord Strathcona made his formal offer to the British Government who immediately accepted his munificent offerand invited him to communicate directly with ` the British War Office. The British colonial secretary, Joseph Chamberlain,informed Strathcona personally that should he have "the slightest difficulty" with the War Office or any other department,Strathconas NewsletterPage 14www.strathconas.ca

Strathcona could count on him "toarrange it."Professor Carmen Miller: Painting theMap Red, details the recruitment andorganization of Strathcona's Horse:"What Lord Strathcona had in mind wastwo squadrons of mounted men, aboutfour hundred men and horses in all,drawn from the Canadian North-West,an area which he still knew fairly well.Lord Strathcona wanted the men tobe proficient and experienced roughriders and rangers, unmarried, expertmarksmen and at home in the saddle.He had no difficulty accepting Borden'ssuggestion that the contingent beknown as Strathcona's Horse. Borden'smost successful suggestion was theappointment of Colonel Samuel BenfieldSteele to command the Regiment. Bornat Purbrook in Simcoe Country, Ontario,on - January 5, 1848, Steele had joinedthe militia at sixteen during the Fenianraids, and later served as a privateduring the Red River uprising. Twoyears later he joined the North WestMounted Police, where he rose to theposition of superintendent, serving inthe Northwest Rebellion and the Yukon.Energetic, shrewd, tough, a diplomaticmanager of men, Steele was a meticulousadministrator. Strathcona had nodifficulty agreeing to this appointment.(Note) The story of the organizationof the Regiment is well known. Nobbyoffers his own observations and manyillustrative details are found in the text:The plan and organization for themobilization of 537 all ranks and 599horses within a matter of 10 days isquite phenomenal given the distancesfrom the Manitoba, Ontario border tothe Pacific and the rudimentary methodsof communication in those days. Kudosmust go to LCol Sam Steele who isthe personification of leadership, aquality that he demonstrated time andagain throughout his command of theDate Time Place Event DressThursday27 MarchFriday28 MarchSaturday29 MarchLord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal Canadians)90th Anniversary CommemoratingThe Battle of Moreuil Wood Event List 20080830 hrs -1600 hrs1600 hrs -1900 hrs1830 hrs for1900 hrs0830 hrs -1500 hrs1900 hrs for1930 hrs0945 hrs for1000 hrs1200 hrs1315 hrs1830 hrsEdmontonGarrisonFitnessFacilityEdmontonGarrisonOfficers’ MessEdm GarrisonWOs’ & Sgts’MessRHQConferenceRoom Bldg405Location to bedeterminedLectureTrainingFacilityRegimentalLinesBldg 405GarrisonLectureTrainingFacilityTheatreRegimentalLinesBldg 405Regimental Sports DayHappy Hour(Open Invitation)Senior NCO MessDinner(By Invitation Only)Regimental SocietyBoard of DirectorsMeeting.(By Invitation only)OfficerMixed Mess Dinner.(By Invitation only)RegimentalMoreuil Wood Parade(Open Invitation)Post Parade Reception(Open Invitation)Regimental SocietyAnnual GeneralMeeting (OpenInvitation)Regimental All RanksDinner & Dance(RSVP forcomplimentary tickets)RegimentalPT Gearor SuitableAttireDress ofthe day orSuitableattireMess Kit,Black Tie orAssociationDressDress ofthe Day orSuitableattireMess Kit orBlack TieMilitary 1A(medals),Jacket& Tie orAssociationDressMilitary 1A (medals),Jacket& Tie orAssociationDressDress ofthe day orSuitableattireRelaxedregiment. Of even greater note was the patriotism and support shown the Strathcona Horse at all of the recruiting depotsthroughout the West.In our next installment we will follow the Regiment on its triumphant excursion across the nation to Halifax, across the seasaboard the SS Monterey to getting established and into action in South Africa.Strathconas NewsletterPage 15www.strathconas.ca

Last Trumpet CallBINNY, Vic 19 September 2007, Vernon, BCBOWLES, Dennis age 92, 15 April 2007, ManitobaBYORS, Bill 7 October 2007CLARK, George age 74, 22 November 2007, Alymer, ONGARDNER, James age 86, 29 October 2007, Barrie, ONGILMARTIN, John age 65, 14 December 2007, Duncan, BCHODGKINSON, Gordon age 96, 13 September 2007, Calgary, ABHORNBURG, Nathan KOCR age 24, 24 September 2007, KIA AfghanistanJONAH, Enoch age 82, 18 May 2007, New BrunswickKOZICKY, Helen age 91, 24 March 2007, Calgary, ABLEDOUX, Leonard age 83, 2 March 2007, ManitobaLUTTYCK, Alexander (Sandy) age 86, 26 October 2007, Calgary, ABMACGREGOR, Allan age 43, Edmonton, ABMCGILL, Barry age 70, 4 April 2007, MichiganNICOLAY, Clarence (Nic) age 86, 6 March 2007, Calgary, ABRAMSAY, Dean age 85, 5 May 2007, Port Hope, ONSANDSTROM, Lawrence 28 December 2006, ManitobaSCOTT, Richard (Dick) age 84, 16 August 2007, Calgary, ABTEDLIE, James age 91, 1 January 2008, Victoria, BCTOMLINSON, George age 93, 5 June 2007, Calgary, ABWARD, William (Bill) age 81, 26 May 2007, Calgary, ABWYLIE, John age 78, 13 December 2007, Calgary, ABWIEBELSKIRCHER, age 62, 6 June 2007, Selkirk, MBIn Loving Memory of WivesFITZ-GERALD, Dorothy (MWO E.J. Fitz-Gerald), 30 August 2007, Vernon, BCGRAHAM ,Sally (HCol Alan Graham, SALH), 21 September 2007, Fort Nelson, BCLITTLE, Norma Jean (late LCol W.R.C. Little), 19 December 2007, Meaford, ONMILROY, Ann Tilton (Brownie) (late LGen W.A. Milroy) 23 May 2007, Ottawa, ONSAWATZKY, Helen (Jake), 24 June 2007, Calgary, ABOur apologizes for lack of details in some casesEditorStrathconas NewsletterPage 16www.strathconas.ca