RCMP Veterans’ Association – Vancouver Division

    One of the most colourful and noteable Corps Sergeant Majors was ‘Tim’ George Frederick  Griffin. He was born on February 3 1883 at Everton England. At the age of 16,  he joined the Imperial 18th Hussar and served in this regiment for 12 years.  At the time of his discharge, he had gained the […]

  For the month of May 2012, Joe Healey (National RCMP Gravesite database) website is paying tribute to the late Sergeant D.G. Holmes (Reg. #23464). Check out this tribute for Sergeant Holmes and other tributes at the National RCMP Gravesite database.                

    Thomas Cauklin distinguished himself in everything he did.  Regardless of the challenge or hardship, he remained a dedicated member of the Force. In 1919, he was the first member of the Force to receive the Kings’ Police Medal which was commonly referred to as the  “policeman’s Victoria Cross.”         Thomas […]

        He became a Lieutenant in the Canadian Militia June 26, 1886. He joined the Regular Canadian Army as Lieutenant in the Canadian Mounted Infantry, Permanent Corps of Canada April 6, 1888. He transferred into the NWMP September 1889 and appointed Inspector (Regimental Number  # O.95). He served at various locations during […]

    George Arthur Allen joined the NWMP March 19, 1892 at Regina and was issued the regimental number of  2783. After service in ‘K’ and ‘M’ Divisions he took his discharge in 1900. As part of the WWII effort, Allen rejoined the Force as a Special Constable, March 11, 1940, and served as a […]

  In 1939, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth made history in being the first reigning monarchs to visit Canada.  This royal tour was conceived by Governor General John Buchan and proposed to the Royal Family as a means to foster Canadian identity.  His proposal was well received by King George VI. On May 17, […]

    Sergeant Pearson (Reg. # 6298) was born September 4, 1888 at Oxford, England.  He served in the RNWMP and RCMP from September 24, 1914 to September 23, 1939 and then for a short time as a Special Constable during World War II in Montreal.       After training he was first posted to […]

  Being a first generation Canadian, Fred Bodnaruk has contributed greatly to both the Force and to the community. While in the Force, he was a keen investigator who used his linguistic skills to help crack the terrorist activities of the “Sons of Freedom” Doukhobors.  In addition, he led the original unsolved homicide section which […]

    Dan Lemieux has and continues to provide dedicated service in anything he undertakes. Many people have benefited from his extra efforts and he serves as an example of what contributions a Veteran can make after they retire from the Force.           Yearly Years Daniel Bernard Lemieux was born at […]

  Inspector John Richards joined the North West Mounted Police (NWMP) as a Constable in 1883 and retired as a Inspector in the Royal North West Mounted Police (RNWMP). The research into this member’s Personal file reveals that he had difficulty accepting orders from his line officers.   Despite these conflicts and multiple demotions, he was […]