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#318 Cadet Corps 

1966



1966-67
Strength: 40
Band: 19
Rating: 82.4%
Marksman: 13
Rifle 1st Class: 10
2nd Class: 1
Trophies Presented:
89th Bty Sgt Mess Best Band Cadet: R. Harrison
89th Bty Sgt Mess Best Senior Cadet: R. Caldwell

 

LOCAL CADETS SECOND IN PROVINCE WIDE TEST

 

It was announced recently that a First Aid team representing 318 Woodstock High School placed second in the province in the 1965 St. John Ambulance First Aid Competition. The winning team was from No.1242 Bathurst High School Cadet Corps, who will hold the Dr. G.B. Peat Trophy for one year.  In third place was a team from No.2751 Monseigneur LeBlanc High School of Bathurst.  In all, fifteen teams participated in the competition.  The officers of the local Cadet Corps are justly proud of its excellent showing.

 In the competition, which is conducted by an expert examiner from New Brunswick Army Headquarters, each team puts on a demonstration of its own choosing.  The examiner then presents the team with a problem which they must solve.  Team members are asked various questions in First Aid, and all three phases are grouped to produce a grand total of marks for the event.

 Members of the 1965 team were: Cadet CSM Robert MacFarlane (captain), Cadet Sgt. James MacFarlane, Cadet Captain David Loukes, Cadet Lt. Alex Finnie, Cadet Sgt. Alvah Cole, and Cadet Alex Parish.  Of this team, Cadets Finnie, Parish and James MacFarlane are still at school to carry on the good work for another year.  Cadets Robert MacFarlane and Cole are now working locally, and Cadet Loukes is attending College Militaire

  Royal de St.-Jean , Quebec , on a R.O.T.P. scholarship.

 

 THE SENTINEL PRESS, WOODSTOCK , NB

JANUARY 13, 1966

 

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CADET INSPECTION IS NEXT TUESDAY

 318 Woodstock High School Cadet Corps will have its Annual Inspection on Tuesday, May 3rd, at 2:30 p.m. in the Armouries.  Inspecting the Corps this year will be Major J.E. Crossman, CD, RCA, who is S.O.2 (training) NB/PEI District, with Headquarters in Fredericton .

 The Corps, led by Cadet Captain Alex Finnie, with march past in line and in column of route, then will advance in review order.  The demonstrations to follow will include: a drill squad, led by Cadet Sgt. J. MacFarlane; the Band will be under direction of Cadet Lt. P. White; map using, under direction of Cadet CQMS Alex Parish; rifle demonstration, conducted by Cadet Lt. R. Caldwell.

 Following the demonstrations will be the presentation of awards for the year.  Lieut. D.A.N. Leeming, one of the Corps instructors will be presented with the Canadian Forces Decoration by Major Crossman.  Master Cadet Gold Stars and Certificates will be presented to Cadet Lt. R. Caldwell, Cadet Sgt. J. MacFarlane, Cadet Bdr C. Bunting, Cadet Bdr L. Saunders, and Cadet Sgt. D. Gallop.  The trophies for the best first year cadet, best senior cadet and best Band cadet will also be presented.

 The public and especially the parents, are cordially invited to be present.

 

THE SENTINEL PRESS, WOODSTOCK , NB

APRIL 18, 1966

 

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CADET INSPECTION

 The Annual Inspection of No. 318 Woodstock High School Cadet Corps was held on Tuesday, May 3rd, 1966 , in the Woodstock Armouries.  The Inspecting Officer was Major J.T. Carpenter, CD, (Training) of  NB/PEI District.  Accompanying the Inspecting Officer was Capt. T.F. Charters, Area Cadet Officer.

 The Corps, led by Cadet Captain Alex Finnie, marched past in line and in column of route, and then advanced in Review Order.  Music was supplied by the Corps Band.

 Demonstrations following included: drill squad, directed by Cadet Sgt James MacFarlane; Band, led by Cadet Lt. Peter White; map using, under Cadet CQMS Alex Parish; rifle, taught by Cadet Lt. Robert Caldwell.

 Presentations and awards followed.  The Canadian Forces Decoration was presented to Lt. D.A.N. Leeming, one of the Corps instructors, by Major Carpenter.  The 89th Battery Trophy for the best first year cadet was presented to Cadet Richard McGuire by Major R.J. Flemming, Officer Commanding 89th Bty RCA (M).  The 89th Battery Sergeants Mess Trophy for the senior cadet who has contributed most to the Corps was presented to Cadet CQMS Alex Parish by Major Flemming.  The 89th Battery Band Trophy for the cadet who has contributed most to the Band was presented to Cadet Lt. Peter White by Mr. B.L. Bragdon, Bandmaster of the Woodstock Legion Band, and formerly Bandmaster of the 89th Battery Band.  Master Cadet Gold Stars and certificates were presented to; Cadet Lt. Robert Caldwell, Cadet Sgt. James MacFarlane, Cadet Bdr. Charles Bunting, Cadet Bdr. Lawrence Saunders, and Cadet Sgt. Douglas Gallop.

 The inspection concluded with an address by the Inspecting Officer.  Following the Inspection, a reception for the Inspecting Party and official guest was held in the Woodstock High School .

 

THE SENTINEL PRESS, WOODSTOCK , NB

MAY 5, 1966

 

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CADETS DO VERY WELL

 

On Saturday, May 28, six cadets of 318 Woodstock High School Cadet Corps journeyed to Sussex to participate in the N.B.R.A. Tri-Service Cadet Shoot.  This is an annual affair held at the Sussex Ranges , and the cadets fire the .303 service rifle.  Matches are fired at 200, 300 and 500 yards with a trophy and prize money for each mach.

 Cadet Gary Wilson, of the local Corps won the 500 yards Magee match.  He holds the Magee tropyfor a year and keeps the cash prize of $5.00.  On this match, he was tied with two other cadets, both experienced shooters, with a score of 31 out of 35.  On the Shoot off, Gary posted a score of 22 out of 25, the other cadets scored 21 and 19 respectively.  Considering the fact that this was only the second time Gary has fired the .303 rifle, his performance was exceptional.  He also won $1 on his aggregate score for the three matches.  Also winner of $1 on aggregate score was Cadet Richard McGuire, our youngest competitor and who previous to this date had fired only ten rounds from the .303 rifle.  We hope for better things from these cadets in future year, when, with more experience with this rifle, they should really excel.

 Five girls from the Cadet corps Band placed seventh out of fourteen in a small-bore competition organized by the Barrie District North Collegiate School , of Barrie , Ontario .  This competition, the third of its kind, is Canada wide.  Our girls made a team total of 451 out of 500 points, a very creditable showing.  They are: Dimsie Clark, Lorna Richardson, Ann Marie Maddox, Linda Findlater, and Nancy Mutrie.  Our high pair, Dimsie and Lorna placed fourth out of fourteen entries, and Dimsie placed fourth in the high single with a score of 95 out of 100.  Again, this is excellent shooting for competitors who are relatively inexperienced.

Great credit is due for past and present excellence in shooting of both boys and girls to the coaching of Lt. Denys Leeming, who is one of the top coaches in the Maritime Provinces and is classed as “Expert” as a rifle shot by the New Brunswick Rifle Association.

 

 

 

THE SENTINEL PRESS, WOODSTOCK , NB

JUNE 2, 1966

 

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LOCAL CADETS PLACE SECOND

 

Headquarters NB/PEI District have officially announced that No. 318 Woodstock High School Cadet Corps have placed second in New Brunswick in the Annual Proficiency Inspections for the year 1965-1966.  The annual rating for the Corps was 92.5%, in first place was Moncton with a rating of 94.2%.

 The Corps wins the Strathcona Trust Bronze Shield for 2nd place, and a cash award of $20.  The Shield will be officially presented in September, when operations commence for the coming year.  The local Corps advanced from fifth place in 1965 to its present rating of 2nd.  All members of the Corps and parents should be justly proud of this honour.  This is the highest position the Corps has attained for at least twelve years.

 

THE SENTINEL PRESS, WOODSTOCK , NB

JUNE 30, 1966

 

 

 

(all photos courtesy Capt Diane Scott)

 

The Canadian Forces Decoration was presented to Lt. D.A.N. Leeming, one of the Corps instructors, by Major Carpenter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1966 Drill Team (Courtesy Diane Scott)