WHO IS HE?

Who is He? Researched by E3161 Victoria Edwards (RMC 2003) * He was born 28 July 1949 in Kingston, Ontario. * He joined the Canadian Army (Regular) in 1966. * He attended both College Militaire Royal and Royal Military College. * He married Shirley on 14 July 1973. The couple eventually had three children, Carol,…

WHO IS HE?

WHO IS HE? Researched by: E3161 Victoria Edwards (RMC 2003) * He was born in Calgary in 1923 to a prominent Scottish lawyer father and an English teaching mother * He was the foundation student at Strathcona School for Boys (now Strathcona Tweedsmuir). * A lifetime athlete, he was Junior Alberta badminton champion, a Western…

Who am I?

xxxxxxx xxxxxx Who am I? I was born in 1930 and attended Port Colborne High School; I achieved the rank of Flight Sergeant in Air Cadets; I received both a flying scholarship in 1948 and an Air Cadet League scholarship to Royal Roads in 1949; I’m a product of both RRMC & RMC; At RMC,…

Canadian Naval Centennial & Who am I?

Canadian Naval Centennial On this day in the Canadian Navy! JANUARY Did you know? Researched by E3161 Victoria Edwards (RMC 2003) Ten officers, thirty-two cadets and twenty-nine ratings from the Royal Canadian Naval College, who had been rendered homeless by the Halifax explosion in December 6 1917, came to Royal Military College, Kingston in January…

Did You Know?

Did You Know? This Royal Military College of Canada silk marketing banner, about 1920, is an insert or premium found in packs of cigarettes or tobacco. Many of these silks were distributed in series, with some categories having dozens of different designs. One of the most popular categories was college designs, aimed at university and…

DID YOU KNOW? WHO AM I?

DID YOU KNOW? Researched by E3161 Victoria Edwards (RMC 2003) During the opening ceremonies of Expo 67 in Montreal, twelve cadets from the Collège militaire royal de Saint-Jean carried in a torch that was lit in a ceremony 2 years prior. The cadets metaphorically represented each province and territory in Canada at that time. The…

DID YOU KNOW? & WHO AM I?

DID YOU KNOW? Researched by E3161 Victoria Edwards (RMC 2003) ‘The R.M.C. march & two step’ for piano by Mrs. Jessie Campbell Taylor was published by the National Litho. Co., circa 1900 in Toronto. It was dedicated to the Cadets of the Royal Military College, Kingston. A copy of the sheet music is located in…

WHO AM I?

WHO AM I? Researched by E3161 Victoria Edwards (RMC 2003) • I was born in Quebec City, Canada East, March 26, 1863, the son of Mary Doran and John. • My father was a grocer and real estate agent who represented Quebec West in the Legislative Assembly of Quebec from 1867 to 1877, Stadacona division…

Who Am I?

Researched by: E3161 Victoria Edwards (RMC 2003) Who am I? * I was born in London Ontario on Dec. 18, 1926. My father `Colonel` J. Gordon was a businessman involved in the manufacturing of gasoline pumps, and subsequently the selling of gasoline, a sportsman and a golfer who founded the Sunningdale Golf and Country Club.…

Who am I?

Who Am I? Researched by E3161 Victoria Edwards (RMC 2003) I was born in Edmonton, 17 January 1912 and educated there. Upon joining the RCAF at Camp Borden 13 June 1935, I was issued RCAF service number 168. I graduated from Royal Military College in 1935. After training as a pilot in 1936, I flew…

Who am I?

Who Am I? Researched by E3161 Victoria Edwards (RMC 2003) I was born on 22 June 1922 in Grand Falls, New Brunswick. I was the son of Gladys (Estey) and Herbert, ex-mayor of Grand Falls, New Brunswick. I attended school in Grand Falls. I played hockey while at RMC and wore jersey number 10. After…

Who am I?

Who Am I? Researched by E3161 Victoria Edwards (RMC 2003) First Person: Who am I? I was born in 1860. My parents lived in Brockville Ontario. I was a member of the old 18, the first class of cadets at RMC, 1876-80. I served either as a cadet or on staff under all of the…

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