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by Phil
Wed May 02, 2018 1:43 pm
Forum: Soldier Research
Topic: Private Reginald Sparkes, Reg No. 514410, No. 2 C.A.S.C. Service Company
Replies: 2
Views: 19098

Re: Private Reginald Sparkes, Reg No. 514410, No. 2 C.A.S.C. Service Company

In general, the duties of the Canadian Army Service Corps in WW1 were: Canadian Army Service Corps Introduction The main duties of the Canadian Army Service Corps (CASC) in France centered on the transport and supply of food, forage, ammunition, equipment, clothing and engineering material and stor...
by Phil
Wed May 02, 2018 12:16 pm
Forum: Soldier Research
Topic: Private Reginald Sparkes, Reg No. 514410, No. 2 C.A.S.C. Service Company
Replies: 2
Views: 19098

Private Reginald Sparkes, Reg No. 514410, No. 2 C.A.S.C. Service Company

Looking for more info on duties of No. 2 C.A.S.C. in Canada from 1917 through to 1920. I've read Wait for the Waggon: The Story of the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps , but it doesn't contain much at all about duties in Canada. Anecdotal family history tells me he was a motorcycle dispatch rider. ...
by Phil
Sun Apr 29, 2018 5:53 pm
Forum: Soldier Research
Topic: 86th Bridging Company, RCASC - 1944
Replies: 4
Views: 8715

Re: 86th Bridging Company, RCASC - 1944

Hi Temujin, Is this the same photo I posted on canadaatwar some time ago? I can't enlarge it so I'm not sure. If not the same I'd definately would like to take a closer look. Thanks. PS: PM doesn't seem to work for me yet, so I ask this way. This version is hosted on Photobucket, I don't think you'...
by Phil
Sun Apr 29, 2018 8:37 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Bridge and Assault Crossing Equipment
Replies: 40
Views: 220315

Bridge and Assault Crossing Equipment

Reconnaissance boats, Kapok foot bridges, Bailey bridges and more,

Bridge and Assault Crossing Equipment
by Phil
Sat Apr 28, 2018 2:34 pm
Forum: Site
Topic: World War I Photos
Replies: 2
Views: 18573

World War I Photos

I'm pleased to announce that we've added over 100 photos to the World War I battle page in our Research section.
by Phil
Sat Apr 28, 2018 12:22 pm
Forum: Site
Topic: World War II Photo Galleries
Replies: 0
Views: 15756

World War II Photo Galleries

Photo galleries have been added to many of the World War II Battle pages in our Research section, more to come.
by Phil
Wed Apr 25, 2018 7:42 pm
Forum: Battles
Topic: Dirty Deeds on D-Day
Replies: 1
Views: 4659

Re: Dirty Deeds on D-Day

Terrible atrocities indeed. I visited the Abbaye D'Ardenne last year, it's peacefulness belies what took place there.
by Phil
Wed Apr 25, 2018 12:09 pm
Forum: Site
Topic: Partnership with The Battlefield Tours
Replies: 0
Views: 16882

Partnership with The Battlefield Tours

Some of you may have noticed a blog posts that is credited to The Battlefield Tours. While WARTIMES.ca is not affiliated with The Battlefield Tours in any monetary way, having spoken with the good folks over there we have decided to collaborate. This collaboration in its initial state will see WARTI...
by Phil
Wed Apr 25, 2018 11:14 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: R.C.A.M.C. Field Ambulance Vehicles 1944
Replies: 1
Views: 4735

R.C.A.M.C. Field Ambulance Vehicles 1944

Vehicles of a Canadian Field Ambulance unit of the R.C.A.M.C. in November 1944.
RCAMC Field Ambulance Vehicles 1944.jpg
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by Phil
Tue Apr 24, 2018 7:32 pm
Forum: Site
Topic: New Forum Feature - Commendations!
Replies: 1
Views: 17487

New Forum Feature - Commendations!

I've added a Commendation feature to the forums. You can commend someone for a post by clicking the thumbs-up icon in the top right of the post, this is similar to thanks features on other forums.