RCMP Veterans’ Association – Vancouver Division

The activities of “B” Squadron RNWMP and their activities are provided below and includes of members who were there.  The history of the Squadron is provided in this comprehensive historical account of the Squadron’s  creation, deployment, activities, challenges and return to Canada, their story is being broken down into six parts: Part 1 – How […]

    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 […]

    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 Francis (Frank) Henry French (O.163)  had two key relatives in the early members of the Force. Like his father, uncle and brother, he too distinguished himself and was recognized for his efforts.           Early Years He was born on the 2nd of June 1884 at Fort Qu’Appelle, Saskatchewan.   […]

On the 1st of May 1951, the RCMP officially took over policing from the Surrey  Municipal Police Department. The RCMP’s pattern of taking over other police agencies dates back to 1920 when the federal government changed the name of the Force from the Royal North West Mounted Police (RNWMP) to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police […]

    Since the establishment of the Force in 1873, many members have displayed acts of bravery and courage to keep their communities safe and to rescue individuals.  Not all members were recognized for their acts of bravery.           The Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest military decoration awarded fo valour […]

  Every day, policemen use their skills and quick judgment to not only protect us but to defend our democratic way of life and uphold the law.  Many of these policemen undertake this responsibility without regard to their personal safety – risking their lives to help others. Our country owes a debt of gratitude to […]

  Every generation produces people who are outstanding and Chief Superintendent (Retired) John Wesley (Jack) White of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) certainly fit that category.  He died on February 22, 2011. Jack White led an exciting life in the Force. One of the most dramatic events in his career occurred when he exchanged […]