RCMP Veterans’ Association – Vancouver Division

      In conducting some research on NWMP members, I came across the Personal File of Constable John Henry Beggs (Reg.#1139).         At the age of 22 years and 3 months, Beggs joined the NWMP at Winnipeg on February 4, 1885 and undertook his basic training at “Depot” Division.  He was previously […]

        A few weeks ago, Ric had a photo theme of “Force cannons at ‘Depot’ Division.”  Since that time, he has received many more photographs with members being photographed by one of the cannons.       The photographs are included below for  your viewing pleasure. Vancouver Police Veteran Bob Young sent […]

        For this week, Ric Hall has selected the photo theme of “Veteran Fred Stark’s time at “Depot” Division in 1962.”         Over the past week, Ric has received some amazing old Force photographs from RCMP Veteran Fred Stark (Reg. #22248 – O.1392) With regards to the following photograph, […]

    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 […]

        For this week, Ric has selected the photo theme of “Members Photographed With ‘Depot’ Cannon.”         For new recruits with their new Force uniforms, the canon was a popular spot for photographs to be taken.  Ric has included the photographs below. If you have any old Force related […]

        For this week, Ric Hall has selected the photograph theme of “Force artillery pieces.”         In 1874, “C” Troop was the artillery component on the Force’s March West.  This troop consisted of 73 members: commanded by Insp. William Winder with Sub-Inspector Thomas Jackson and Chief Constable J.H,. Gray. […]

        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 […]

        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 #35982 Sgt. Larry Burden who served in “E” Division for 20 years has spent over ten years researching and summarizing these achievements by […]

        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 #35982 Sgt. Larry Burden who served in “E” Division for 20 years has spent over ten years researching and summarizing these achievements by […]

        For this week, Ric Hall has selected the photographic theme of “A Tough Duty.”         While stationed at smaller Detachments and outposts, members had to carry out many non-police related duties.  When time permitted, members at these isolated posts had the opportunity to do a little fishing in […]