RCMP Veterans Association – Vancouver Division

      As a retired member of the Force, each Veteran is a component of an extended family regardless of where they reside.           When a RCMP Veteran passes away – their old colleagues pause for a moment to reflect on the good times they had and the memories they […]

      Last week, we received an email message from one of our Division members over a photograph of a Force Staff Sergeant Major wearing a sam browne belt at a public event.         Veteran Doug Buchta send out the following message: I am passing along a curious observation, trusting one […]

      At present, Ric is reviewing the early editions of the RCMP Quarterly (commenced in 1933) and old “Scarlet & Gold” (commended in 1919) magazines from the RCMP Veterans’ Association.         In so doing, he is discovering these old editions contain a wealth of historical insight to the early days […]

    Theodore Vincent Sandys-Wunsch, O.B.E. was well-known within the Force as a ‘renowned straight shooter.’ His courage was demonstrated on many occasions in leading his men into dangerous situations.          EARLY LIFE Theodore Vincent Sandys-Wunsch was born on January 9, 1892 at Knutsford Cheshire England.  His parents were Jean Eleanor (Roiter) and […]

      Over the past week, we have received many videos submitted by various Veterans from across Canada.           Based on our review of these videos, we have selected the following as being the top twelve.  Noted videos are provided for your viewing pleasure and our Association does not promote […]

      As a retired member of the Force, each Veteran is a component of an extended family regardless of where they reside.           When a RCMP Veteran passes away – their old colleagues pause for a moment to reflect on the good times they had and the memories they […]

      The image of RCMP Corporal Charles George Fairman was popularized on many postcards as being the Mountie on the horse.         EARLY YEARS He was born on November 12, 1896 in England. At the age of 16 years, Charles joined the British Imperial Army and served six years with […]

      Over the past week, we have received many videos from Veterans from across Canada.           Based on our review of these videos, we have selected the top twelve below for your viewing pleasure. 1) Jacques Drisdelle submitted “38 Caliber Circumcision” 2) Veteran Hart Scobie submitted “The World’s Fastest Police Cars” […]

      Over the past few weeks, we have received many photographs and website links to amazing photographs.           Based on our review of these photos, we have selected the following as being the best.  Noted images are provided to you for your viewing pleasure. 1) Veteran John Ellis submitted […]

    One of the many colourful and notable members of the early North West Mounted Police (NWMP) was that of James Morrow Walsh.  American newspapers would later describe him as “Sitting Bull’s Boss.”         EARLY LIFE James Morrow Walsh was born on April 22, 1841 at Prescott Ontario.  He was the […]