Black Watch Association - Montreal
Branch
About the Branch
All ranks who are serving or who have served in any
unit of the Regiment, in the Parent Regiment, in the Territorial
Army Black Watch units and in any of the Allied Regiments
of The Black Watch are eligible to become members of the
Association.
The current branch executive is as follows:
President & Service Officer: Gordon Ritchie
1st Vice-President: Jim Conway
2nd Vice President & Montreal Hospitals: Jim Brunton
Secretary & Ste. Anne's: Rosemary Elson
Treasurer: Douglas McAdam
Sergeant-at-Arms & Mtl Hospitals: John Stevens
Membership: Patrick J. Smith
Branch News
Dieppe Certificate
"Any members who partook in the Dieppe Raid in 1942
are eligible to receive a certificate from the French
Government commemorating this service. If you are qualified,
please write to the postal address below."
From the Balmoral News
For members of the Montreal Black Watch Association, please note that
a new website has been launched that mirrors the print newsletter - Balmoral
News. The site is divided into public and private information. In order
to view the non-public information, a member must register at the site.
(bottom left menu).
The site will serve to not only chronicle the ongoing events of the
Association but also provide dates and notifications of upcoming events.
The web site can be reached at http://www.balmoralnews.com
MISCELLANEOUS:
A request from an author - T. Robert Fowler is writing a book dealing
with "courage in battle" and gallantry decorations awarded
to Canadian soldiers from the War of 1812 through to the Korean War.
He is on the chapter of the Second World War and would like to invite
army veterans to send him their views, from their own personal experiences,
on courage in battle. Mr. Fowler would also be interested in any thoughts
they have regarding policies and practices that were used to reward
courage by awarding of gallantry decorations or even if they personally
know of some special act of extraordinary courage.
He can be contacted at 22 Parkside Cr., Nepean, Ontario K2G 3B5, or
by e-mail at:
bfowler@travel-net.com or by telephone at 613-224-3052.
Upcoming Events
Joining the Black Watch Association
(Montreal Branch)
Many have asked how to join the Association. By clicking
HERE you can download,
save and print a Word Doc of the application form. Just
complete it and mail it in for review. Membership fees
are $10.00 CND per year. You may also write to The Black
Watch Association, P.O. Box 92, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 3E9
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