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Received from Moon Mullins by e-mail

Looking to re-connect with Howard (Howie) Pollock, 6 platoon, ATC, RCOC, 1956-1958, Home Town Marathon ON. Known as an excellent bagpipe player. Last known posting was Churchill MB, 1960-1961.

It is thought he moved on to the Ammo Tech field after leaving Churchill. Would be interested in hearing from anyone who may have  crossed paths with Howie over the years, better still, anyone knowing of his current whereabouts. Please contact Gary (Moon) Mullin, 506-755-2746 or email mullinjg@nbnet.nb.ca. Thank You.

Regards, Moon

Received the following from Catherine Stevens

I found your website for the Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps and thought you may be able to assist me.

In November I attended “Korea, A Soldier’s Story” a new exhibit to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the

Korean War at the Nepean Museum in Ottawa. I met a few veterans who suggested I contact the Korean Veteran’s

Association so I could share my Dad’s pics with other vets and their families. My father died in 1988 and did not talk

about the war.

The pictures have been scanned but not yet linked.  The only person identifiable in the pics is my Dad.

My father was Charles Joseph Stevens (people called him Charlie and some people called him Stevie)

I requested a genealogy package from Archives in order to have some background info on locations, job

unit etc in Korea. Unfortunately I received a call from archives this past week and his file is MISSING

(archives is blaming DND and DND is blaming Archives LOL)

From his pictures I believe he was there  in 52/53. He had two grave markers photographed, one

of William Andrew Copage and one of John Joseph Bishop both privates  killed in January 53. He also had a bible belonging

to James K Grimes with an inscription in the inside July 17 1952 Love Janet, Barbara, Eunice, and Jaqueline. So I am

assuming he knew these people.

Dad is buried in  Beechwood cemetery and his grave marker states that he was in the Royal Canadian Regiment but

my birth certificate 1956 states he was a private in the Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps so probably he belonged

to your regiment in Korea.

It is my hope that you may know of people who served with my father.

I am attaching the link to his photographs. Any help in identifying the other people or places or any info anyone would

be able to share would be greatly appreciated.

Korean War by Charles Stevens

Thanking You

Catherine Stevens

Have you seen the Sword of Honour?

I recently received an e-mail from WO Tim Adams at the Logistics School in Camp Borden. They will presently be holding Ammunition Officer Courses there and would like to be able to present a Sword of Honour each year to the candidate(s) that achives the highest level of competency. This is a time honoured tradition of the Royal Canadian Ordnanace Corps, for Officers who were trained at the School in Montreal.

Before intergration the Sword of Honour hung on the wall between the Adjutant's office and Commandant's Office at Longue Pointe in Montreal. After intergration and the move to Borden, it seemd to dissapear. 

If you know where this Sword ended up or you have any information about it, (a picture) please contact W.O. Tim Adams: tngadams@rogers.com I know he would be happy to receive anything you have on the subject.

Received this e-mail today and ask if you may know of anyone that can help this person out, I'm sure it would be appreciated.

From Tone Douglas:

I am looking for info & pictures of my father Roche Samuel Lauria. He served in WW11.His appointment was No 2 District Depot CA (A) (R.C.O.C.) in 1942. He spent time on Camp Borden, Brockville. Barriefield, Kingston, Own Sound and then overseas in the UK & NW Europe. He returned home in 1945. I have received his war record from the Library & Archives Canada, but no pictures. If any one has any info I would greatly appreciate It.

Thank You

Tone Douglas(nee Lauria) 

Received from KENNETH GAYDAMACK via e-mail

I'm looking for anyone from #20 platoon and / or #11 storeman crse Longue Pointe1949/50. Please contact Ken Gaydamack at kengy708@3web.net

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Received from Tim Page the following request, if you served with his Grandfather drop him a note.

Hi, my name is Tim Page. I was checking out your Royal Canadian Ordinance Corps website. My Grand Father was in the Royal Canadian Ordinance Corps. His Name was S.Sgt. Tom Wall. He retired in 1966. I was wondering if you knew him. He spent most of his career at Long Point, Montreal east. He Also served in Germany, Vietnam and Laois. Thanks for your time.
 
Tim

Received this from John McKaig, anyone recognize the Ordnance Corps fella in the middle, not a very good face shot.

              Found Him, It's Gerry Stephens.....

Received from Roger Jenkins by e-mail

Good Afternoon:

      While on vacation in NB I met John Doucet,  He went through Montréal in 1960 (Clk Acct), 1962 (Storeman), and again in 1963 (Clk Acct).  He now lives in Nova Scotia and summers in New Brunswick.  If anyone remembers him and would like to contact him, I have his daughters' email address .

Roger

Received by e-mail from Gary Patterson

Looking for RCOC members who served in Shilo from Nov 64 - May 65, Montreal from May 65 - June 65 and in Gagetown from July 65 - Nov 67.

Thank You

Gary Patterson

Received this in e-mail from Mike Roache hopefully someone can help him out.

Bill .wondering if anyone had old photos of the base in Rafah Camp 1958 -1959.

                                                   mike roache

                                                   halifax

Received by e-mail from Bob D'Aoust

Trying to find anyone who may have know Private JOSEPH JEAN ROYAL DAOUST D/166630, Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps in 1942 – 1944

 JOSEPH JEAN ROYAL DAOUST died on April 8, 1944

Regards

Bob 

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Received The following e-mail from Al Truelove 22-June-2009

Good evening Gentlemen;

 I'm going out on a wide net here to try and locate Colin. The CAR (Airborne Group) is holding a memorial service/reception  at the Canadian War Museum on 18 Jul to commemorate peacekeeping operations and focussing on the 1974 crisis in Cyprus.

Colin was the QM/Supply Offr with the Airborne Group during the crisis. I am trying to try to find him for the occasion.

Colin and I were supping on the rooftop restaurant facing Kyrenia Harbour the Sat night before the invasion the week after.  Boy how time flies. I last saw Colin in NDHQ/DMAS in 86/87.

Members of the Regiment would like him to be at the CWM for the occasion.

He has dropped off the map; hence this email.

Jim; Could you pass on the airborne net pls. Colin for some reason is not listed on the website.

Bill; Could you post on lost and found on the Corps website pls.

Gord; Could you pass on the RCOC net pls.

Andre; Could you pass to Hal for NCR and our OCP list pls.

BTW; there is a C Stout at 24 Hackett In Ottawa: it's not him.

 Sorry for the short fuze but we hope to see Colin on the 18th. Somebody must know where he is?

 Your help is greatly appreciated.

 Regards

 Al

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E-mail received from Michael Roache 21/04/2009

 I served in the RCOC from 1956 to 1960 and met a lot of interesting  people. It was while looking at this web site I discovered that a few old friends have passed on and it made me think of some of my old "army buddies' from Gaza and wondering if they are still around. Peter Weir from Toronto, 'Dad" Derry from Buffalo,New York, Jack Gilbert form Ontario Anyone know?

                                                  Michael Roache

                                                  Halifax, Nova Scotia

                                                  mproache@eastlink.ca

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Received by e-mail from Jim Cooper (Jim is looking for his Grand Father who was RCOC, some editing done)

Looking for my Grandad.

Details for John William Shanks known as Bill.

Born year 1917 day and month not known

Birth place not known places connected is Toronto, Ottawa in Ontario.

Worked as a crane driver for a steel works and was a Mounty may not be true he was a bit of a lad, definitely left gambling debts, that he was forgiven for.

Stationed 1941 as a private Royal Canadian Ordinance Corps at Aldershot England and Carlton drill hall Carlton Nottinghm, called Sherwood Foresters.

Married Mabel Rose Adams 1941 6th September at Gedling parish church Gedling Nottingham

Daugher born 1 year 1 day after 7. 9. 42.  They lived with Mabel's family at Pembroke house main street Gedling Nottingham. The beautiful house now demolished now a bunch of shops and super market.

Mabel Rose Shanks now deceased 12 June 1998, she never married again,

Only daughter Roberta Margaret Shanks called Bobby

Born 07 09 1942 later married Micheal John Cooper, had 4 children and now 4 grandchildren.

Salvation army twice had a go at finding Bill Shanks and failed but did not say he was deceased.  Friends say he did not want to be traced that was very hurt ful even when it was fully understandable.

Canadian Army said since the war there has been no need to have been in touch with Bill Shanks, so he has not been in touch with them. A very cold hearted reply.

Divorce decree nisi of Mabel Rose Shanks petioner John William Shanks respondant on the 22nd Dec 1952. Respondant deserted the solitioner without cause for a period of at least 3 years immediately preceding the presentation of the petition.  Decree made absolute 4th feb 1953 made final so marriage desolved.

Jim Cooper

14 Carnarvon drive Burton Joyce

Nottingham Ng14 5ER   

UK

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Received this e-mail from Bill Sandford

I am looking for anyone who served in the RCOC following the war who might remember my late father Cpl. Charles Weaver Sandford. We spent 7 year in Camp Borden until we were transferred to Camp Hagersville in 1960. We were transferred again when Hagersville was closed, ending up in Cobourg Depot until his retirement in 1965. 

The family moved back to Toronto, and my father died in November 1977. He is interred in a veteran's plot in Brampton Ont.

I found the RCOC site while searching out interesting information on other Canadian army units. I have found some interesting group photos of various regiments while going through flea markets and antique stores in Ontario.

A recent find, a training group photo showed Headquarters Company of the RCASC. I intend to donate the photo to the newly opened Base Borden Museum.

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Received the following e-mails from Dave Mackesy

My name is Dave Mackesy (CProC and CF Military Police - 1963 to 1991).

My father John Mackesy, former 1 Fd Sqn, RCE was a great friend of Frank Brown and his wife June during his military service.  I also knew Frank very well.

I believe he retired as a CWO, possibly in Ottawa and some time later relocated and bought a home in Florida.  My parents kept in contact until recent years however my mother is unable to locate an address or email for Frank.

My mother would like to contact Frank and his wife to relate death of my father.

Any help in contacting Frank would be greatly appreciated.

Looking for contact info on Frank Cedric BROWN and his wife June.  Would

like to relay info on the death of my father, John Mackesy, retired 1 Fd

Sqn, RCE.  Frank served as a storeman with 1Fd (1955-1957)Werl, West

Germany and later in Petawawa.  I believe Frank retired while serving in

Ottawa and relocated to Florida

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An e-mail received from Doug Townend via Gord Gedge

Hi, 

Att are three pics of a model of the jeep I drove for two years in 4 OFP. A few things missing like pintle hook, gas filler tube, two lifting hooks by front bumper, but all in all a nice job done for me by a skilled modeller. 

Thought some might like to see the pics. 

Could you advertise to all that I am searching for pics of 4 OFP 
1961-64 to fill my memory book. 

Cheers, 

Doug. 

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an e-mail received from Mr. Bart Hazes

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Ken Oelrich 

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portions of an e-mail from Stephen Lock

My father, WO Victor Gordon Lock, was with the RCOC for most of his military career. He retired in

1978/9 and, unfortunately, died of a massive cardiac infarction in the summer of 1980

teen, that interested in at the time). I have no idea "who" my dad was while on base....

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These were received by e-mail from David McDowell

David remembered the place and time but was a bit fuzzy on the names. Germany 1963

Perhaps you are one of these persons or know who they are?

Let us know and we'll try and put them in the photo album.

Thanks,

Bill Hicks

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Submitted by James Steed

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Bill Hubbard

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John McKaig (rec'd by email)

My name is John McKaig (retired RCOC) and I was wondering if anyone knows where John Van Will is.

Thanks

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Philip

From: Pip [mailto:philip@pawley.com]
Sent: June 28, 2005 4:38 PM
To: rcoc-pacific@shaw.ca
Subject: Major W G Denney


Hi, I am hoping that somebody from the RCOC could help me trace a relative.

My mother-in-law has in her possession a Christmas card from Major W G 
Denney, Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps - I've attached a copy. Her Aunt 
Ethel (nee Spencer) married a William Henry Denney (b. 1876 & m. 1901) 
and I believe that Major W G Denney is her son. I am trying to trace 
some of my m-i-l's family, and the Denney's feature quite extensively in 
this, but I haven't been able to trace any living Denney's.

Any help would be very much appreciated.

Regards,

Philip

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Shirley & John Clayton 

Sent: June 10, 2005 9:19 PM
Subject: looking for Jim Lyster

Jim and I both left Victoria in the fall of '59. he to RCOC and me to RCE Apprentices. 
lost contact 3 decades ago. Any info greatly appreciated. thanks in advance. 
John Clayton /8th

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Don Wilson

Subject: Looking for Bill Craig and John Greenwood

First met Bill and John in the TEXAS TAVERN In St Laurent 56-57.Later I
joined RCEME and met up with them again in 58 in Kingston. John was in Germany
60-63
and the last I saw of Bill was in Montreal in 70. The 3 of us were RCEME
later transferred to RCOC. 

Don Wilson

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Guy Gaudreault

Subject: Trade Badge GP 2 Ammo Tech.

Hello Bill,

Could you through the RCOC Association Website, find if

anybody happen to have such a Badge of the 60s (that is

before the unification)?  A flaming grenade with laurels underneath.

I hope you don’t find me a pain in the neck.

Guy

Ross MacPhail

Hi anyone out there know the whereabouts of Clyde MacDonald from Halifax?

Thanks Red

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Steve Barrow

I am doing some genealogical research. My grandfather Bruce David Hodge

(went by the name David) served in the RCOC. I have a newspaper article

dated Jan 1944 which places him in Italy at that time.

I believe he was a career solider and stayed in the military after the war

I can place him in PEI in 1968. He has since passed away.

Would you have any further information about his service with the RCOC?

Any information would be greatly appreciated

Thank you

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Jim Moffatt

What ever happened to Harold Grainger, Retired at Moose Jaw as Lt. in late 60's or early 70's?

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Russ Watson

George Cooper

Anyone know the whereabouts of a former comrade of mine by the name of STAN TEBB, RCOC, at 25 COD in 1953, went over to the far east with him in 1953 and I believe he came back to 25 COD in 1954.  He was from Sask where he had owned a farm. Thanks.

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Les Jarvis