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…
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…
Who am I?
Who Am I? Researched by E3161 Victoria Edwards (RMC 2003) In August, 1918, I entered the Royal Military College at Kingston, Ontario, to prepare for higher education. I had graduated from the Royal Military College in 1922 without any career plans In 1922, I enrolled at McGill University where I earned a masters degree. in…
Who am I?
Who Am I? Researched by E3161 Victoria Edwards (RMC 2003) I was born on March 19, 1920 in St. Romuald d`Etchemin, Quebec. My parents were James (Chief Engineer at Morrow and Beatty Ltd) and Gladys. In 1931, I moved with my parents and sister Jean to Ottawa. In 1938, I entered Royal Military College. I…
Who am I?
Who Am I? Researched by E3161 Victoria Edwards (RMC 2003) I was born in Canada in 1887 I was educated at Upper Canada College, the University of Toronto and Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, England. I was the only Canadian among the six scientists on the 1910-1913 British Antarctic Expedition (Terra Nova Expedition) led by…
Who am I?
Who Am I? Researched by E3161 Victoria Edwards (RMC 2003) I was born in 1860. According to the Dominition Annual Register and Review, I was admitted as a Cadet at the Royal Military College in Kingston in 1878. I am considered responsible for instigating “Penny Sabbath” (Copper Sunday) as an event between 1878 and 1882…