RCMP Veterans’ Association – Vancouver Division

      After the end of World War I, the Force and its members had time to reflect back on the contributions and achievements made by various NWMP and RNWMP Veterans.           Between 1914 and 1918, over 2,500 RNWMP Veterans volunteered for military service.  Of this total, 146 were killed […]

        For this November 11 Remembrance Day, we are highlighting the contributions and sacrifices made by past members of the Force.         Volunteerism and patriotism have been hallmarks of the Force since its creation in 1873.  At no time in the history of the Force has volunteerism and patriotism […]

        The achievements and contributions of the Force have been built upon the individual contributions of many past Veterans. These contributions have largely been forgotten.         Veteran Sgt. Larry Burden ( #35982) served in “E” Division for 20 years has spent over ten years researching and summarizing these achievements […]

      For this year’s Remembrance Day, we have selected the following videos to help us recall the Canadian soldiers who paid the ultimate price to serve this country.           1) Funeral Procession of Cpl Nathan Cirillo 2) Patrice Vincent Honoured At Longueuil Funeral 3) Heroes Remember: D-Day” 4) Highway […]

      We have listed below, the oldest surviving RCMP Veterans with the lowest regimental numbers and added a listing of the oldest surviving Veterans.             Reg.#14696 – Retired Staff Sergeant John R. Hovey joined the Force on April 10, 1946 and served his entire career in “K” Division. […]

        Veteran Fred Stark sent us the following photos for the interest of other Veterans.  Photos provide a glimpse of early days at North Vancouver Detachment.           The following photographs are from a North Vancouver Detachment Party 1965.  Total staff at Det. then was 46. We got the […]

      The achievements and contributions of the Force have been built upon the individual contributions of many past Veterans. These contributions have largely been forgotten.         Veteran Sgt. Larry Burden ( #35982) served in “E” Division for 20 years has spent over ten years researching and summarizing these achievements by […]

        Over the past week, we have received many submitted Force related images from several Veterans.         Images are below for your viewing pleasure. 1) Veteran Bill Sedler sent the image of “Billy Was This One Of Your First Postings?” 2) Veteran Ric Hall sent us “Fresh Snow At […]

      Veteran Ric Hall sent us the following details.           Most members who have served in “E” Division are aware of the history of Fairmont Barracks. Fairmount Academy was originally an elite private school for boys and was built in Tudor Revival style. During World War I, the Fairmount […]

      The achievements and contributions of the Force have been built upon the individual contributions of many past Veterans. These contributions have largely been forgotten.         Veteran Sgt. Larry Burden ( #35982) served in “E” Division for 20 years has spent over ten years researching and summarizing these achievements by […]