RCMP Veterans’ Association – Vancouver Division

    On May 14, 2015 a memorial service was held for 3/Cst. Kenneth Kornelson (Reg.#23837) at the Atzic Cemetery 34867 Cemetery Avenue Mission, B.C.           Constable Kornelson was electrocuted on May 17, 1965 while swimming in the “Depot” Division swimming pool.  Veteran Joe Healy did an article entitled “The Mystery […]

      Fifty years ago on May 17, 1965, Constable Kenneth Kornelson was accidentally electrocuted while swimming in the pool at “Depot” Division in Regina.         For some unknown reason, Cst. Cornelian is not listed on the RCMP’s Honour Roll. You can read about his death here. Staff Sergeant Major John […]

    This year will mark the 50th anniversary of the death of regimental #20824, Constable Neil M. Bruce, who, on April 14, 1965, succumbed to the effects of a gunshot wound sustained April 10th, 1965, whilst in the line of duty, near Westbank, B.C.       To commemorate the service and sacrifice of […]

        Gordon Cameron spent his entire life in the service to his community.  In 1980, he was awarded the Order of Canada.           EARLY YEARS Gordon Irwin Cameron was born on January 22, 1900 at Trois-Riveres Quebec.  The family moved to Ottawa in 1912 after Gordon’s father passed […]

        The following tribute was written by Amy Lee, the wife of an RCMP
officer. Her cousin, Amanda Babey asked if she could share this tribute
with us. We are touched. Thank you Amy and Amanda.       Today I am sewing another pair of pants. A pair of pants in a pile […]

    Recently I did an article for the Vancouver Veterans’ web site in response to a query from retired Staff Sergeant Doug Buchta regarding the changes to the wearing of Sam Browne equipment by Officers and Sergeants Major.         His question was as a result of seeing pictures of the trophy […]

    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 […]

      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 […]

    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 […]

    His nickname was “Nitchie” to his friends and was described as a “capable, courageous, hard-working and above all, imbued with an unflagging sense of duty.”  His image was captured by one the Canadian Group of Seven artists: Franz Johnston’s painting called “Beyond The Law.”  For many years, this painting was hung in the […]