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PAGE EIGHT THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1947 The Ontario Regiment Overseas In Action As reported earlier this week, the . first chapter of the Ontario Regi- ment's War II history commences in this column today. The Sicily campaign will be dealt with in next Saturday's edition of The Times- Gazette. Last parade of the fall training season will be Monday, December 8, and Part I Orders an- nounce that parades will be re- sumed in early January. CHAPTER I September 4, 1939, the regiment was mobilized for what became the greatest war man has yet exper- ienced. It's Canadian duties includ- ed the escorting of German prison- ers-of-war and guard duty at Es. panola and Monteith. Sailed in June, 1941 After a period of training at Camp |. Borden, where it was incorporated into 1st Canadian Army Tank Brig- ade, the regiment sailed from Hali. fax, June, 1941, on the trim French liner "Pasteur", Landing at Green- ock, Scotland, July 1, the unit pro- ceeded immediately to Lavington where a period of training was car- ried out. It then moved to Headley, Surrey, on September 15, with part of the regiment going for a few weeks to Linney Head, South Wales, for AFV range shooting. "On July 7, 1841, it became the first Canadian unit to be equipped with Churchill tanks and in 1941-42 ex- ercises, worked with this tank in its experimental stages. 'The regiment moved to Brighton on December 21, and remained there for its first winter in $he old coun- try. Shifting to nearby Sherman Park on April 26, 1942, the unit Te- turned to Brighton August 3 after taking various operational roles in Britain's South Coast defense, Moving to Seafor in November, the regiment commenced combined operations training at Poole in the first month of 1943. On February 25, at Worthing, the regiment joined the concentrated brigade, then early in March exercise Spartan got un- der way. The unit's part took it north nearly to Buckingham. | Rams replaced the Churchill tanks in April when the regiment left a rear party at Worthing and procesded to AFV range al Mive- head, and on the 27th of that month the group at Worthing re- ceived a warning order to prepare to move to Scotland for combined operations training with 1, 2 and 3 Infantry Divisions. All Rams were to be left behind, with Shermans awaiting the unit's arrival in the land of lochs and heather, Left Stores Behind Leaving all ordnance stores be- hind with officers' trunks and sur- plus kitbags of other ranks, advance parties were sent ahead and three trains 'took the personnel from Worthing station on May 8. The wheels travelled in convoy with the Chrysler engine Sherman, armed with a 75-mm. gun. Classes in gunnery and D and M on the new vehicles were started on May 12; new trucks and Ford scout cars were issued in place of the Daimlers. formerly held. It was on May 19 that the tanks moved to the Kirkcudbright AFV range. on the west coast and the following day firing commenced. The firing program was intensive, lasting from 0500 hours to 1900 hours, Back at Stobs, waterproofing the tanks began on May 26. Early in June the I.O. and one Corporal went to London, where, with other I, Personnel of the brig- ade they prepared and collated all available materigl on the terrain and defenses of Sicily, the area where the regiment was to fight. A demonstration was put on a set-piece attack for all tank and in- fantry officers on June 8 and four days later, eight tanks left by rail for Newport, South Wales to be loaded on a cargo ship. On June 17, 18, and 19, the main tank move took place when they were loaded on warflats at a railway siding near Stobs Camp, and shipped to Wemyss Bay. Personnel proceeded to Estate Camp, Inverkip, by rail, and the wheels proceeded to the marshalling area near the Bay. Vehicles were marshalled in order with ship num- ber and number of priority of un- loading marked on them. Sail For Mediterranean On June 21, the longest day in 1943, "A" and "C" squadrons loaded on LTSs from prepared hards on the beach at Wemyss Bay. RHQ and "B" squadron loaded June 22. The regiment was carried on three LSTs, each craft taking a squadron of tanks, plus additional tanks, S-Cs and carriers below decks, and vehi- cles to supply a squadron on an as. sault scale onthe upper deck. Other vehicles and six tanks were loaded on cargo ships which sailed with the LST convoy. Personnel ship- ped on the "Cameronia," and set sail some time later. It happened that a number of vehicles were shut out of the initial move alto- gether and never reached the regi- ment until early in October when it was on the Foggia Plain in Italy. Each LST had on board two sets of sealed orders to be opened at a cer- tain time only, The regiment was commanded by Lt.-Col. M. P. Johnston, with Maj. R. B. Kerr, Maj. D. H. Lander, Maj. H. E. Irwin and Maj. J. T Orr, commanding squadrons, each consisting of five troops of three Shermans each, all armed with 75- mm guns. In addition, there was a recce troop of 11 universal car- riers and nine scout cars for inter. communication, All vehicles were camouflaged in light colors to blend with the browns and yellows of the Mediterranian area in summertime. R.A.F. round- els were prominently displayed on top to ensure recognition by friend- ly aircraft, and each vehicle was waterproofed to wade to a depth of six feet, Glossary of terms: ; AFV range--Armoured fighting vehicle gunnery range. OR's--Other 'anks. 5-Chrysler engine Sherman -- Sherman tank equipped with a bank of 5 Chrysler engines. D and M--Driving and Mainten- ance. Whieels--Wheeled vehicles. 1.0. and one corporal -- Intelli-| 11 ARMOURED REGIMENT THE ONTARIO REGIMENT i FAITHFUL AND PREPARED PART I ORDERS by : - Lt.-Col. M. P. Johnston Command 11 Armd Regt (Ont R) Order No 35 RP Oshawa, Ontario 2 Dec 47. Last Part I Order Issued No 34 d/24 Nov 47 1. Duties: Orderly Officer for week com- mencing 0001 hrs 8 Dec 47--Capt. A. G. Coulter. Regimental Orderly Sergeant for week commencing 0001 brs 8 Dec 47--Sgt. C. Fry. 2, Parades: The LAST parade of the fall training period will be held Mon- day 8 December 47. 1945 hrs--Training rade. 1955 hrs--Officers fall in under Orderly Officer; ORs fall in under SSM Shakleton, 2000 hrs to 2010 hrs--ORs drill-- SSM Shackleton. 2020 hrs to 2105 hrs--Squad 1, Sten 1; Squad 2, Lecture 4; Squad 3, Rifle 1. 5 2115 hrs to 2200 hrs--Squad 1, Sten i; Squad 2, Sten 2: Squad 3, Rifle 2. 3. Dress: Dress for all unit and drill pa- rades: BD Beret, Anklets, Web Belt. Squads under instruction-- Coveralls. 4. Officers' Qualification: Second Lieutenant - Lieutenant. Attention of all Offrs is drawn to CCO No 485 d/14 Nov 47 dealing with the m/n subject. 5. Admin.: RCAC, (Cadets) will be pro- vided with transport for the month of December, 1947, as per attached appendix I. Work sheet to 12 covering month of November attached this order as appendix II. T. 8. Wotton, Capt., fo) stores pa- Tr (M. P. Johnston) Lt.-Col, Commanding 11 Armd Regt (nt R) Unit Xmas cards are available at $1.50 per dozen and can be pur- chased from the secretaries of the officers' or sergeants' messes. Officer and Intelligence gence 1. Warflats--Railway flat cars cap- able of carrying 2 40-ton tanks. ale! Tong a es e of loading tan Ti at the bow end. y bis Prepared hards--Artificial road. way built in boggy areas to hold tanks, RHQ--Regimental Headquarters. S-Cs--Scout cars. q Carriers--Tracked carriers per- sonnel--a type of Bren Gun Carrier used by tanks for front line deliv- ery of replacement personnel ammo and stores. Recce--Reconnaissace. (Continued next week) . T.U.C.A. Activities By JOAN BOLBAS After two weeks of almost complete dormancy, bowling again attracted its usual number of Sa'urday evening participants George Wall scored 225 with no close competition, By now, we are just about forced to admit that George must be a good bowler. Wednesday's meeting was held in the recreation room of Mec- Laughlin Hall where we were cordially invited by members of the club who are on the hospital nursing staff, Our ardent young dramatists tell us that at last the perfect play has been found. However, they have decided not to start work on it yet for some time. Further plans for a Christmas party to be held, Wed- nesday, December 17, were dis- cussed and also plans for New Year's Eve were tentatively sug- gested, The ping-pong tables proved | to be very popular during the en- tire evering and especially fas- cinating to those who had never played the game before. Other members amused themselves by dancing, listening to records or T'S ALL GO TO CHURCH REGULARLY The Golden Text Paul and Silas in jailer's house. "A cheerful heart is a good medicine."--Proverbs 17:22, ST.ANDREW'S UNITED, CHURCH Organist and Choirmaster: Mr. C. J. W. Taylor, D.C.M. SERVICES OF WORSHIP, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7th 11:00 AM.--THE PURE IN HEART. Soloist--Mrs. J. Reid. 2:30 p.m.--Sunday School and Bible Classes 7:00 p.m.--Adventures of a Christian ~ According ohn Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress" NO. IV... VANITY FAIR. : Soloist--Miss Lois White, MORNING SERVICE BROADCAST BY CKDO. SIMCOE ST. UNITED CHURCH . A.D. ett, M.A, D.D., O.B.E, Minister. R. G. Geen, L.£.C.M., Organist and Choirmaster. DIVINE SERVICES, SUNDAY, DEC. 7th 11:00 AM.--THE HEBREW HOPE OF THE MESSIAH. 2:30 PM.--SUNDAY SCHOOL AND BIBLE CLASSES, 7:00 PM.--THE CHMISTIAN SOCIETY. 8:30 P.M.--Christmas Choral Singing by Several Choirs, YOU ARE CORDJALLY INVITED TO WORSHIP WITH US. A Hindu's Witness By RAV. R. BARCLAY WARREN Last week I listened to a Hin- du from India, He was a man of leArning, He had heard the mes- sage of the Gospel and had be- lieved on the Lord Jesus Christ and been saved. He based his talk on the words, "The Kingdom of God is not in word, but in pow- er." 1 Cor, 4:20. "Herein is the main difference between Chris- tianity and the religions of my country," he declared, "There is power ip Christianity." His own life is striking illustration of that fact. He had been a sinful man bound by sinful habits but Jesus Christ has set him free. The religions of the east, Moham- medanism and Hinduism might present high ideals but they didn't have the power to trans- form his life, It was a thrilling tstimony. What the Gospel of Jesus Christ can do for a Hindu it can do for us Westerners, too, Sin is at work, not only in India, If we confess our sins and turn from them to Jesus Christ in faith we shall be delivered, Then we, too, can say with Paul, "I am not ashamed of the Cospel of Christ; for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that be- lieveth." Ro. 1:16, Prince Albert WA Elects Officers F. E. SMITH Correspondent Prince Albert Dec. 4--There was an attendance of over 20 at the regular meeting of the Woman's Association held Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Wm. Martyn. Mrs. MacGregor, the president, presided and during the devotional peried Mrs. W. C. Smith offered prayer and played for singing of faverite hymns. As this was the last meeting un- til after the new year a beautiful story on the Birth of Christ was read by Mrs. MacGregor, and Mrs. Bruce Snelgrove accompanied at the piano for the singing of many lovely carols. A letter of appreciation was read by the secretary as well as thank you notes, the letter being from an elderly family in England to whom boxes had been sent previ. ously. It was pleasing to know how much these boxes were appreciated as the receivers were 84 and 90 years of age and were unable to queue up with the more able-bodied people. It was learned from Mrs. Fear, who is packing boxes monthly, that another family composed of six children have had a box mailed to them. This being the last méeting of the year officers for the coming year were elected as follows: President, Mrs. MacGregor; first vice, Mrs. Albert Fear; second vice, Mrs. B. Smith; secretary, Mrs. George Luke; treasurer, Mrs. Wm. Martyn. The treasurer's report showed a substantial amount on hand. Group 4 had charge and served a delicious lunch. Miss Ada Doupe of Toronto spent the week-end with her brother Mr. Jim Doupe and family. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Blain and Mrs. Kirby have left the old farm where they have lived for many years and have moved to the new home of Mr. Blain south of Prince Albert. Miss M. Murphy of Weston was at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Harper for the week-end. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Fear have moved into the north wing of his fathers home. We welcome them and their daughter Linda to the village. College Hill Sunda) School 601 Montrave Avenue SUNDAY--3 P.M. Young People's .. Saturdays, 7 p.m. - merely lounging on the very in- viting furniture, Bowlers are asked to be at the Mayfair Lanes as close to 7.30 as they can make it, There are a.few people whom we never remember having seen at our bowling get. to-gethers, Ho about coming out just to see what goes on. Next week's meeting will be held at the home of Marion Stark on Pine Avenue, after which we are going to the arena to skate. See you all then. EARLY MACHINE GUN The first machine gun, invented | by the United States in the Civil War, had five barrels. SPIRITUALIST CHURCH Pastor -- Rev. Coros LOF. Hall, 20 King St. W. SPEAKER FROM TORONTO Mrs. LAMONT 7PM. Everyone Welcome Corner Oak and Simcoe Streets THE SALVATION ARMY MAJOR AND MRS. H. G. ROBERTS, Commanding Officers. . Phone 4455 Tonight in the Citadel, KITCHENER BR Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7 with outstanding musicia You will enjoy these specials. Simcoe St., at 8 p.m. ASS OCTETTE p.m.--Major H. Osborne ns from Kitchener . , , Musical Group At First Baptist The Toronto Gospelaires, well known vocal and instrumental quartette, will give a program at | the evening service of First Bap- t . Church tomorrow, The group, which is associated with Boon Avenue Baptist Church Toronto, has recently returned from an extensive tour of United States during which some 200 performances were given, Led by Frank Rose( the musi- cians play a variety of instru. ments including = the vibraharp and xylophone as well as wind and string instruments. Preston Publisher G.A. Doherty Dies Preston, Ont., Dec. 6--(CP)--Fun- eral services will be held here today for George August Doherty, 60, life- long resident of Preston and parte ner In the publication of the Pres- tonian, a weekly newspaper. Mr. Doherty died Wednesday night, He had suffered a fractured leg when he slipred on the step of his office, Born at Preston, he became 'a printer and worked with various newspapers including the Preston Progress, Galt Reformer and Galt Reporter until 1912 when he and is brother organized the' Preston- an, Three brothers survive, Cornelius and Lawrence of Preston and Clif- ford of Dundas, Ont. CENTRE ST. UNITED CHURCH MR. NORMAN WILLIAMS Pastor--Rev.*T, H P. Anderson Organist and Choir Leader 160 Athol St. E 801 Riston Rd. #, Phone 4602R Phone 3135R > 11 a.m.--*I Believe in the Kingdom of God" 7 p.m.--"Yeusadas the Outcast" A movie-talkie picture: of great interest and beautiful. We invite young and older to see and hear this sound film. 10 a.m.--The Sunday School 7.30 p.m. Tues.--The Friendly Fellows Club How to Help Your Church Attend all services regularly. If stormy make a special effort to be there. Invite some one elsé to go with you. Have a definite part in the support of your church by the stewardship Of your Time, your Abilities and your Material Possessions. THE FRIENDLY CHURCH. "0, come all ye faithful STREET ALBERT R&T CHURCH (THE CHUSCH WITH THE CHALLENGE) MORNING SERVICE AT 11 A.M. EVENING RADIO SERVICE 7 P.M. CHRISTMAS CAROLS AT THE EVENING SERVICE COME EARLY Minister : Director of Music Rev. S. R. Henderson, B.A., BD. Mrs. R. Holden FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH CORNER KING AND MARY STREETS PASTOR--KEV. RALPH F. WILLSON ORGANIST AND CHOIR LEADER -MRS. F. VANDER-VOOT KING STREET UNITED CHURCH ZV. J. V. McNEELY, MA, B.D. Minister WALTER H. JACKSON, Organist and Choirmnaster SERVICES OF WORSHIP 1. AM.--"THE MESSAGE OF THE BOOK". Soloist--Mrs. R. Beswick, 2:30 P.M.--The Church School 7 PM.--"GOD'S PCWER OF SURPRISE" Soloist--Mrs, Robt. Richardson, Dec. 10th, 8:15 p.m.--The Walt Goodie Family Musicale, Dec. 14th--The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper and Reception Service. COME AND WORSHIP WITH US. '9.55 a.m.--Sunday School 11:00 A M.--"COMFORT"". 7:00 P.M.--"THE TORONTO GOSPELAIRES". A musical quartette from Boon Ave. Church, Toronto. 8:15 P.M.--FIRESIDE HOUR. Fr CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH "INDEPENDENT--EVANGELISTIC--MISSIONARY" Centre and John Streets REV. A. W. WHITEHEAD, PASTOR 11 AM.--THE LORD'S GOODNESS Portraying The Lord's Supper Junior Church and Nursery Dept. during Morning Session. Sunday School 3 p.m, 7 P.M.--PROFIT and LOSS TUESDAY, 8:00 P.M.--Young People's Meeting WEDNESDAY, 8:00 P.M.- -PRAYER MEETING FRIDAY, 6:45--Children's Church NORTHMINSTER UNITED CHURCH OR. SIMCOE AND ARLINGTON Rev. B. S. Morwood, Minister Kelvin James, A.T.C.M., Organist COMMUNION AND PLEDGE SUNDAY, 11 AM.--THE LORD'S SUPPER. Presentation of Pledge Cards and a Dedication 7 PM.--"SIGNPOSTS OF THE WAY", (4--BAD LANGUAGE.) 8:15 p.m.--Young People's Bible Study and Discussion Group. L Nursery for babies and young children at 11 a.m. COME AND WORSHIP--ALL ARE WELCOME. THE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH PASTOR R. A, BOMBAY 245 SIMCOE ST. S. S U WN 11 a.m. Communion--7 p.m. Revival ; ¢ 10 a.m. Sunday School--1 p.m. CKDO Everybody at 8.8. to Receive Ticket for Christmas Supper for all the Congregation: At the Masonic Temple, Dec. 12, 6.30 p.m, Mon. 8 pm. YP. Wed. 8 p.m. Prayer ALL WELCOME KNOX CHURCH (PRESBYTERIAN) SIMCOE ST N., AT BROCK Rev. H. F. DAVIDSON, M.A, Minister Mr. DAVID JENKINS, Organist and Cholimaster, PUBLIC WORSHIP--11.00 A.M. and 7.00 P.M. THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD'S SUPPER at both Services. SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:00 A M.--MAIN SCHOOL. Classes for all, 2:30 P.M.--KNOX YOUNG PEOPLE'S BIBLE CLASS. 2:30 P.M.--DISTRICT SUNDAY SCHOOL IN THE UKRAINIAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH WEDNESDAY, DEC. 10th, 7:30--MID-WEEK MEETING. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 150 ALBERT ST. Rev. N. Kritsch, Pastor 10 am --SUNDAY SCHOOL. 10:45 a.m.--Preparatory = Service for Communion, 11 A.M.--Morning Service COMMUNION SERVICE REDEEMED FOR SERVICE Second of a series of Advent sermons. 7 p.m.--Evening Service NASSAU STREET GOSPEL HAL : "SUNDAY -- 7 P.M. GOSPEL SERVICE Speaker--MR. EARL JEFFERIS of Toronto and MR. ARNOLD ADAMS of Cuba. Wed. 8 p.m.--Bible Reading Thurs., 9.15 p.m.--Gospel addréss over CKDO FRI, 8 PM.--~PRAYER MEETING CHILDREN'S MEETING FRIDAY 7 P.M. Every boy and girl attending will receive a prize. A HEARTY WELCOME TO ALL D * PEOPLES R. OSWALD J. SMITH CHURCH -- TORONTO WILL SPEAK AT A Public Meeting FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH TUESDAY, DEC. 9, 8 PM. "Can Christ Return to Earth Before The World Has Been Evangelized?" "SPECIAL MUSIC BY THE PEOPLES CHURCH GIRLS' OCTETTE SERVICE SPONSORED BY Oshawa Christian Business Men's Committee THE OSHAWA CENTRE . of + THE CANADIAN COLLEGE OF ORGANISTS presents A CAROL SERVICE Sunday, Dec. 7th 8:30 p.m. Simcoe St. United Church by the choirs of ALL SAINTS' ANGLICAN CHURCH, WHITBY CENTRE ST. UNITED CHURCH T\\GEORGE"S ANGLICAN CHURCH ADE IX GIRLS' CHOIR, O.C.V.I. SILVER COLLECTION 10 a.m.--"A GROWING SUNDAY SCHOOL" Rev. W. C. DeMILLE ; Ham. |, Sees 110m. Portuguese East Africa. DON'T MISS! the Special Singing ® Unique * Messages ® Warm Fellowship This Sunday Pastor: Rev. L. E. Fletcher Phone 3822-W CHRISTIAN SCIENCE First Church -- 64 Colborne St. &. SUNDAY SCHOOL--9:40 AM. SUNDAY SERVICE AT 11:00 AM. Subject: God the Only Cause.and. Creator. Wednesday evening meeting at 8:00 o'clock includes testimonies of healing through Christian Sclence. irs In The reading room at | Simcoe St. South Room No. 3, (upstal Bassett Black) will be open daily from 2 to 5 p.m. and oa Tuesday ang Thursday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. excepting Sundays and legal hoil- days. where the Bible and Christian Sclence literature may be studied and purchased, and subscriptions placed for periodicals.