Honours and Awards
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ORDER OF THE CLAN OF THE GALLANT CANADIANS
Why the Clan of the Gallant Canadians?
The Clan was given Royal Assent in 1992. George Milne, Regimental Secretary of the Calgary Highlanders in 1992, visited Buckingham Palace to meet Sir Robin Janvrin where he presented the designs and case for the proposed Clan of the Gallant Canadians medals. He did so and was asked to return at 10:00 a.m. the next day. Sir Robin had met with Her Majesty the Queen the day before and presented the proposal. The response from Her Majesty was, according to Mister Milne: “Tell George his medals are approved and are the first regimental medals approved since the time of Cromwell. As to George’s query about my view of giving them to civilians as well, not only for auspicious service to the regiment but for donating substantial sums…I approve!” “Tell George”, she added, “that he is simply following in the footsteps of my grandfather King George V and Lloyd George, who sold our baronetcies for 20,000 pounds each in the grim days of the 1920’s.
The Clan of the Gallant Canadians is patterned after the Scottish Clans, and the title is taken from the title of a poem written in honour of the 10th Battalion, CEF, and published in the Calgary Daily Herald on 10 September 1918. The title has since come to exemplify the actions of The Calgary Highlanders. The poem in its original form is:
Gallant Canadians, you’ve shown the world
you can stand for democracy when her flag’s unfurled.
At Ypres, Festubert, at Vimy and Somme,
You brought us glory by work well done.
Gallant Canadians, you heard the call –
The motherland in danger – you gave your all.
How can we forget you men, brave and strong,
fighting for justice, righting the wrong?
Gallant Canadians, the world won’t forget you died for freedom – we owe you a debt.
The deeds you have done for humanity’s cause
Will ring round the world – receive its applause.
Gallant Canadians, well done, the world says:
You fought and suffered in the war’s early days. Historians will write as a nation to come;
Democracy hails you for all you have done.
In order to recognize the efforts of outstanding members of the regiment and the community, an order was devised to show appreciation for those contributions. The reward is a permanent decoration and membership in the Order of the Clan of the Gallant Canadians. Persons who, by providing time and dedication, financial support, or a combination of both, have greatly improved the morale and well-being of the regiment may be considered for membership in the Clan. All officers and non-commissioned members, honorary members, associate members and members of the Calgary Highlanders Family Association are eligible to be awarded with a membership. Civilian friends of the regiment having provided outstanding support to the regiment may also be considered for honours in this manner.
Nominations for awards may be made by any member of the regimental family and are to be submitted to the nominating and electoral committee together with a written citation supporting the recommendation. The Committee will review the submissions; determine which rank will be recommended for approval by Calgary Highlanders Regimental Funds Foundation. The Regimental Secretary will then inform the recipient of the decoration so awarded.
The nominating and electoral committee will be composed of:
Deputy Commanding Officer (Committee Chairman)
Regimental Sergeant Major
Member of Regimental Funds Foundation (To be appointed by the HCol)
Member of the Regimental Senate (to be appointed by Chairman of the Senate)
Secretary/Treasurer of the CHRFF
Leadership of the Clan-
LAIRD (The Chief)
Traditionally in the highland clans, the chief was chosen according to the rules of Tanistry from the most suitable members of the ruling family. He was the lawgiver of his clan in time of peace and was their leader in times of war. The chief also divided lands and ensured that even the humblest member of the community had his portion due. Chosen from the most prominent and respected members of the Clan, there will be only one Chief of the Clan of the Gallant Canadians. The Chief is selected by the Calgary Highlanders Regimental Funds Foundation and at the time of appointment, will have a mutually agreed upon term of office, generally three years. The duties of the Chief shall be to advise and assist the Honorary Colonel and Honorary Lieutenant Colonel as requested by them. On 29 May 2013 the CHRFF appointed HCol (Ret’d) Fred Mannix to become the first Chief of the Clan.
Privileges- The Chief may provide a personal Pipe Banner to The Calgary Highlanders Pipes and Drums, which will be carried at Clan gatherings or at Mess dinners of the Calgary Highlanders.
Dress- The Chief will wear the Chain of the Clan; a neck chain collar adorned with oak leaves of Kitcheners Wood and the Coat of Arms of the Province of Zeeland, the Netherlands with The Regimental Device in gold (St. Andrew’s cross, Beaver, Crown, with scroll inscribed Gallant Canadians). The decoration is to be worn only at official Clan of the Gallant Canadians gatherings or at Calgary Highlanders Mess Dinners where mess dress is required. When relinquishing office, the Chief will pass the Chain of the Clan to the Tanist as successor.
The Tanist
Customarily in the days of the highland clans, the Tanist was entitled to be the successor of the Chief according to the laws of Tanistry, was nominated into his position and retained this title during the lifetime of the Chief. The duties were to hold the Clan lands in trust for the Clan and their heirs. In the Clan of the Gallant Canadians, the Tainst is selected by the Calgary Highlanders Regimental Funds Foundation as the next Chief in succession. The duties of the Tanist shall be to support the Chief, study the history and organization of the Regiment and the Clan, prepare the catechism for the membership, and be ready to replace the Chief when requested to do so.
Privileges- The Tanist may provide a personal Pipe Banner to The Calgary Highlanders Pipes and Drums, which will be carried at Clan gatherings or at Mess dinners of the Calgary Highlanders.
Application of the laws of Tanistry
Historically the laird (lord) and tanist were chosen from among the heads of the “roydammna” or “righdamhna” (literally, those of kingly material) or, alternatively, among all males of the sept (a division of a family, translated as sliocht, meaning “progeny” or “seed”), and elected by them in full assembly. The eligibility was based on patrilineal relationship, with the composition and the governance of the clan were built upon male-line descent from a similar ancestor. The Gaels exported tanistry and other customs to those parts of Scotland which they controlled after AD 400. No female succession, or male succession via female lines, was allowed in the Gaelic succession model. In contrast, the Clan of Gallant Canadians embraces the potential leadership of all members of the Regimental Family, regardless of gender or rank.
Within the Clan of Gallant Canadians, the office is filled by the selection of the Laird (Chief) and Tanist through nomination to the Regimental Funds Foundation Executive, board discussion, and appointment. Replacement succession is dependent upon the ability and desire of the incumbents along with the needs of the Clan.
Toshach
• The uppermost serving rank;
• Open to all officers, non-commissioned members (past and present), Associate Members, Honorary members and Friends of the Regiment; and
• Presented for auspicious service to the regiment over an extended period.
Order- Worn about the neck, the coloured silk ribbon commemorates the battles of two world wars with the regimental device in gold (St. Andrew’s cross, beaver, crown with scroll inscribed “Gallant Canadians”).
Dress- The decoration may be worn on formal dress occasions with black tie, Highland formal wear, or business suit/regimental mufti and on the uniform at the Commanding Officer’s discretion.
The decoration may be worn at official Clan of the Gallant Canadians gatherings, at Calgary Highlanders mess dinners, or with business attire/regimental mufti at other appropriate functions. Ladies may choose to wear the Toshach, Chieftain, and/or Henchman awards, with the neck ribbon or in “bow-form”, pinned on their left side.
Chieftain
• The second highest rank;
• Open to all officers, non-commissioned members (past and present), Associate Members, Honorary members and Friends of the Regiment;
• Presented for meritorious service to the regiment over an extended period; or
• For *considerable cumulative donations to the Regimental Funds Foundation; or
• For a noteworthy combination of meritorious service and financial support.
Order- Worn about the neck, the coloured silk ribbon commemorates the battles of two world wars with the regimental device in silver (St. Andrew’s cross, beaver, crown with scroll inscribed “Gallant Canadians”).
Dress- The decoration may be worn on formal dress occasions with black tie, Highland formal wear, or business suit/regimental mufti and on the uniform at the Commanding Officer’s discretion.
The decoration may be worn at official Clan of the Gallant Canadians gatherings, at Calgary Highlanders mess dinners, or with business attire/regimental mufti at other appropriate functions. Ladies may choose to wear the Toshach, Chieftain, and/or Henchman awards, with the neck ribbon or in “bow-form”, pinned on their left side.
Henchman
• The third highest rank;
• Open to all officers, non-commissioned members (past and present), and Honorary members;
• Presented for meritorious service to the regiment over an extended period; or
• For * substantial cumulative donations to the Regimental Funds Foundation.
Order- Worn about the neck, the coloured silk ribbon commemorates the battles of two world wars with the Regimental device in bronze (St. Andrew’s cross, beaver, crown with scroll inscribed “Gallant Canadians”).
Dress- The decoration may be worn on formal dress occasions with black tie, Highland formal wear, or business suit/regimental mufti and on the uniform at the Commanding Officer’s discretion. Ladies may choose to wear the Toshach, Chieftain, and/or Henchman awards, with the neck ribbon or in “bow-form”, pinned on their left side.
Clansman
• The fourth level;
• Open to all officers, non-commissioned members (past and present), Associate Members, Honorary members and Friends of the Regiment; and
• Presented for meritorious service to the regiment over an extended period.
Order- Worn pinned to the right breast, the coloured silk ribbon commemorates devotion, with the Regimental device in bronze (miniature St. Andrew’s cross, beaver, crown with scroll inscribed “Gallant Canadians”).
Dress- The decoration may be worn on formal dress occasions with black tie, Highland formal wear, or business suit/regimental mufti and on the uniform at the Commanding Officer’s discretion.
MEMBERS OF THE CLAN OF THE GALLANT CANADIANS
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| Name | Rank | Organization | Position | Date Approved |
| Alden, John | Captain | Headquarters Company | Finance Officer | 30-Apr-05 |
| Bakker, Irene | Honourary Dutch Counsel | Community Support | 24-Oct-18 | |
| Balm, Alfred | Pre-2001 | |||
| Bercuson, Dr. David | – | Professor of History, U of C | Regimental Historian | |
| Besse, Robert | Chief Warrant Officer | Battalion Headquarters | Regimental Sergeant Major | 30-Oct-15 |
| Blakely, Sam | Colonel | Commanding Officer | Museum Historian | 24-Oct-18 |
| Boyle, Peter | Major | Battalion Headquarters | Regimental Major | 30-Mar-16 |
| Cameron, Scotty | Honorary Colonel | |||
| Clapperton, Kyle | Lieutenant-Colonel | Battalion Headquarters | Commanding Officer | 08-Dec-16 |
| Cox, James | MCpl (Ret) | 01-Nov-14 | ||
| Currie, Lauchlan | Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel | Battalion Headquarters | Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel | 25-Feb-17 |
| Dorosh, Michael | Corporal | A Coy | Piper, Clerk, Historian, Author, Editor | 24-Oct-18 |
| Fletcher, Byron | Chief Warrant Officer | Battalion Headquarters | RSM | 2001 |
| Gibbons, Lindsey | CHRFF | Organizer | 2019 | |
| Gibson, Robert | Honorary Colonel | |||
| Goebel, Rick | Lieutenant-Colonel | Battalion Headquarters | Commanding Officer | |
| Griffiths, Kent | Chief Warrant Officer | 41 Brigade HQ | Brigade RSM | 23-Sep-04 |
| Grigg, Glynis | Community Support | 2019 | ||
| Grime, Peter | Lieutenant-Colonel | Battalion Headquarters | Commanding Officer | 1997 |
| Hall, Kevin | CHRFF | donation and volunteer | 11-May-17 | |
| Heyland, Dalt | Lieutenant-Colonel | |||
| Howard, W | Lieutenant | |||
| Kelly, Emmett | Chief Warrant Officer | Battalion Headquarters | RSM | 31-Mar-10 |
| Kozicky, Helen | Warrant Officer 2 | Pre-2001 | ||
| Mascardelli, Denis | Captain (Retired) | Regimental Association | President | 28-Oct-15 |
| Maitland, Alan | Lieutenant Colonel | Pre-2001 | ||
| Mannix, Fred | Honourary Colonel | Pre-2001 | ||
| McCumber, M | Chief Warrant Officer | Regimental Association | ||
| McDaniel,Rod | Honourary Colonel | Pre-2001 | ||
| McDonald, Mark | – | Pipes and Drums | Pipe Major | 2001 |
| McDonald, Skip | Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel | Regimental Headquarters | Honorary LCol | 30-Apr-05 |
| Meades, Russ | Chief Warrant Officer | Battalion Headquarters | RSM | 1999 |
| Millar, Robert | Brigadier General (retired) | Community Support | 2019 | |
| Moors, Gord | Varisty Chrysler CEO | Foundation patron | Donation | 28-Sep-17 |
| Morasch, Fern | Foundation patron | Donation | 2021 | |
| Morasch, George | Corporal (WWII) | Foundation patron | Community Support and Donations | 2021 |
| Nickle, Sam C. | Honorary Colonel/LCol | Regimental Association | HCol /Commanding Officer | 1993 |
| Nikkel, Michelle | CHRFF | Organizer | 2019 | |
| Owens, Michael | Lieutenant-Colonel | Battalion Headquarters | Commanding Officer | 30-Oct-15 |
| Palmer, Ryan | Lieutenant-Colonel | Battalion Headquarters | Commanding Officer | 2021 |
| Pangracs, Dean | Cpl (Ret’d) | A Coy | Rifleman – Donor | 08-Dec-16 |
| Reaper, Paul | Sergeant | “A” Company | Section Commander | |
| Russell, Denny | Sergeant | Battalion Headquarters | Technical Quartermaster Sergeant | 02-Apr |
| Scott, G | Lieutenant-Colonel | |||
| Segal, Joseph | Donation | Pre-2001 | ||
| Shaw, Michael | Honorary Colonel | Battalion Headquarters | Honorary Colonel | 30-Oct-15 |
| Shyba, Greg | donation and volunteer | 11-May-17 | ||
| Shyba, Rod | donation and volunteer | 11-May-17 | ||
| Spaan, Warren | Lieutenant-Colonel | Battalion Headquarters | Commanding Officer | 02-Mar |
| Tucker, Chris | Chief Warrant Officer | Battalion Headquarters | Regimental Sgt Major | 16-Dec |
| Tennant, Mark | Lieutenant Colonel | Battalion Headquarters | Commanding Officer | Pre-2001 |
| Van Wielingen, Gus | Consul of Netherlands | Patron | Donation | Pre-2001 |
| Venker, Edana | MCpl (Ret) | Regimental Kit Shop | Volunteer | 22-Apr-06 |
| Vernon, Michael | Lieutenant-Colonel | Battalion Headquarters | Commanding Officer | 30-Oct-15 |
| Vetter, Keith | Pre-2001 | |||
| Villiger, F. Lee | Lieutenant-Colonel | Battalion Headquarters | Commanding Officer | 01-Apr-05 |
| Walters, Flint | Chief Warrant Officer | Battalion Headquarters | Regimental Sergeant Major | 28-Mar-07 |
| Woodward, Brian | Drummer | Regimental Pipes and Drums | 2019 | |
| Chieftain | ||||
| Alden, John | Captain | Administration Company | Finance Officer | 2003 |
| Ansell, Laura | – | Ladies Auxiliary | Volunteer | |
| Beauchamp, Andrew | Major | Battalion Headquarters | Operations Officer | 28-Oct-15 |
| Bialek, Phil | Corporal | “A” Company | Junior Leader | 31-Mar-10 |
| Blakely, Samuel | Colonel | Battalion Headquarters | Commanding Officer & AB Dist Comd | Pre-2001 |
| Boyle, Peter | Captain | Battalion Headquarters | Regimental Adjutant | 31-Mar-10 |
| Brewer, Verne | Captain (Retired) | April 2013 | ||
| Calvert, Jason | Sergeant (Retired) | 2383 Oilfields Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps | Cadet Volunteer | 2021 |
| Clancy, Ed | Major (Retired) | April 2013 | ||
| Cousins, Gord | Captain | 2137 RCACC | Commanding Officer | 02-Apr |
| Simon Cox | Major | Battalion Headquarters | Operation Officer | 25-Apr-09 |
| Craddock, Robert | Major | 2137 RCACC | Commanding Officer | 31-Mar-10 |
| Dennis, Murray | Lieutenant Colonel | Battalion Headquarters | Commanding Officer | Pre-2002 |
| Donovan, W | Captain/CWO | RSM | Pre-2003 | |
| Fletcher, John | Colonel | Battalion Headquarters | Commanding Officer & AB Dist Comd | Pre-2004 |
| Gibbons, Linsey | CHRFF Support | Volunteer | 15-Feb-17 | |
| Hall, Kevin | – | CHRFF Director | 2017 | |
| Henderson, RW | Chief Warrant Officer | Pipes and Drums | Pipe Major | |
| Henry, Mike | – | Regimental Museum & Archives | Chief Archivist | 27-Nov-14 |
| Hughes, Paul | Colonel | CO & AB Dist Commander | Pre-2006 | |
| Leek, Gord | Captain | 3016 RCACC | Commanding Officer -CH Cadets | Pre-2002 |
| Lyster, Bill | Major | Pre-2007 | ||
| MacDonald | Pipes and Drums | Pipe Major | 2001 | |
| McCumber, Helen | – | Ladies Auxiliary | Volunteer | 28-Mar-07 |
| Moreau, James | Warrant Officer | A Coy | Pl 2IC | 28-Oct-15 |
| Munro, Don | Captain | Regimental Museum & Archives | Vet & Volunteer | Pre-2008 |
| Nickle, Michelle | CHRFF Administration | Volunteer | 15-Feb-17 | |
| Nordick | Lieutenant Colonel | Pre-2009 | ||
| Pearson, Sandy | Colonel | Pre-2010 | ||
| Penny | Pipe Major | Pipes and Drums | Pipe Sgt | 2001 |
| Russell, Shelley | – | Ladies Auxiliary | Volunteer | 31-Mar-10 |
| Shyba, Rod | – | Volunteer | 2012 | |
| Shyba, Greg | – | Volunteer | 2012 | |
| Spicer, Anne | Fred Mannix Admin Assistant | Regimental Office | Volunteer | Pre-2011 |
| Stewart, James | – | Pipes and Drums | Drum Major | |
| Stone, Gregory Dr. | Board Director | CHRFF Board | Chair, GHMB | 25-Feb-17 |
| Sucha, Don | – | Regimental Museum & Archives | Volunteer | 30-Mar-16 |
| Westbury, Dick | Major | Vet & Volunteer | Pre-2012 | |
| White, Jack | Regimental Bard | Volunteer | Pre-2013 | |
| Woodword, Brian | Captain (retired) | Pipes and Drums | Drum Sgt | 2001 |
| Zivkow, Steven | Captain | Battalion Headquarters | Adjutant | 28-Oct-15 |
| Zuidema, Jack | Major | Vet & Volunteer | Pre-2014 | |
| Henchman | ||||
| Alexander, John | Major | Vet & Volunteer | Pre-2001 | |
| Anderson, B | Warrant Officer | Pre-2001 | ||
| Andress, Perry | Corporal | Regimental Pipes and Drums | Drummer | 2019 |
| Aburto, Sergio | Warrant Officer | Battalion Headquarters | Operations Warrant | 28-Oct-15 |
| Besse, R | Warrant Officer | Pre-2001 | ||
| Boyer, David | Warrant Officer | former RSM Vet & Volunteer | Pre-2001 | |
| Bryden, John Patrick | Lieutenant Colonel | Army Headquarters | Support to regiment (highland uniforms) | 2018 |
| Cater, Wally | Lieutenant | Cadet Instructor Cadre | CH Cadets – CO | Pre-2001 |
| Chagnon, Paul | Master Warrant Officer | A Coy, B Coy | CSM | 2021 |
| Child, Arthur | Honourary Colonel | Pre-2001 | ||
| Clements, Ken | Cpl (Ret’d) | Regimental Association | Volunteer | 28-Oct-15 |
| Dawson, Robert | Honourary Colonel | Pre-2001 | ||
| de-Guzman -Tucker, Darlene | Warrant Offcier | |||
| Desilets, Nancy | Photographer – Volunteer | 11-May-17 | ||
| Desilets, Richard | Sergeant | A Coy | Company Quartermaster | 28-Oct-15 |
| Dorcas, Kyle | Captain/ Major | “A” Company | Officer Commanding | 2002 |
| Dorosh, Michael | Corporal | Regimental Headquarters | Webmaster/Clothing Storesman | 30-Apr-05 |
| Dover, Mary | Colonel | Vet & Volunteer | Pre-2001 | |
| Downey, Gerald | Sergeant | “A” Company | Platoon 2 i/c | 2003 |
| Dube, Bill | Pre-2001 | |||
| Emslie, Maria | – | Ladies Auxiliary | Volunteer | 28-Mar-07 |
| Feary, J.T. | Sergeant | Pre-2001 | ||
| Fedoruk, Glenn | Warrant Officer | Headquarters Company | Recruiting WO | 22-Apr-06 |
| Fish, Jan | – | Regimental Museum and Archives | Volunteer | 27-Nov-14 |
| Ford, Ed | Lieutenant | Pre-2001 | ||
| Ganowicz, Stefan | Battalion Headquarters | Henchman | 2003 | |
| Giles, Michael | Pipe Major | Regimental Pipes and Drums | Pipe Major | 28-Oct-15 |
| Greenough, Cindy | Warrant Officer | Administration Company | TQMS | |
| Griffiths, Kent | Sergeant | “A” Company | ||
| Griffiths, Renee | – | Ladies Auxiliary | Volunteer | 28-Mar-07 |
| Hass, Henry | Pre-2001 | |||
| Hethereington, Earent | Major | Pre-2001 | ||
| Holm, Frank | Pre-2001 | |||
| Jackson, Joe | Sergeant | Pre-2001 | ||
| Jones, George | Company Sergeant Major | Pre-2001 | ||
| King, Brian S. | Warrant Officer/Lt | Pipes and Drums | Drum Major | |
| Klein, Steven | Warrant Officer | A Coy | Pl 2IC | 28-Oct-15 |
| Klapatiuk, L | Captain | CH Cadets – CO | 2001 | |
| Klemp, John | Major | Pre-2001 | ||
| Knight, Darrel | Cpl (Ret’d) | Regimental Association | Volunteer | 28-Oct-15 |
| LaLonde, Norman | Sgt (Ret’d) | Regimental Association | Hockey Team & 161st | 11-May-17 |
| Lockwood, Glenn | Major | Pre-2001 | ||
| MacDonald, JR | Warrant Officer | Regimental Association | ||
| MacRimmon, Malcolm | Master Warrant Officer | Pre-2001 | ||
| Martin, Cody | Master Corporal | Headquarters Company | Recruiting Cell | 22-Apr-06 |
| Mascardelli, Dianne | Volunteer – The Glen | 11-May-17 | ||
| Mayson, Bill | Captain | Pre-2001 | ||
| McCumber, Helen | Ladies Auxiliary | Volunteer | ||
| McCumber, Martin | Chief Warrant Officer | Pre-2001 | ||
| McDonald, Mark | Pipes and Drums | Pipe Major | ||
| McFarquhar, Keith | Master Corporal | Pipes and Drums | Section Leader – Piper | |
| McIntee, Mike | Master Warrant Officer | Administration Company | RQMS | 2001 |
| McLean, Fiona | Captain | Aide de Camp | 2001 | |
| McLeod, D.T. | Sergeant | Pre-2001 | ||
| Meades, Russ | Master Warrant Officer | “A” Company | CSM | 1993 |
| More, Stu | Major | Pre-2001 | ||
| Moreau, Jamie | Corporal | “A” Company | 14-Sep-05 | |
| Mortimer, Peter -Rae | Volunteer & Donor | Pre-2001 | ||
| Owens, Mike | Lieutenant | “A” Company | 1 Platoon Commander | 01-Apr-00 |
| Petersen, Angie | Sergeant | Administration Company | 2001 | |
| Rankin, Jim | Sergeant | “A” Company | Section Commander | |
| Rhodes, Joel | Corporal | Pipes and Drums | Piper | |
| Russell, Shelley | – | Ladies Auxiliary | Volunteer | |
| Scott, Keith | Sergeant | Battalion Headquarters | Chief Clerk | |
| Spaan, Deirdre | – | Ladies Auxiliary | Volunteer | |
| Stewart, Margaret | – | Ladies Auxiliary | Volunteer | 28-Mar-07 |
| Stretch, Wayne | Regimental Association | Volunteer | 28-Oct-15 | |
| ter Kuile, Daphne | Lieutenant | Battalion Headquarters | Finance Officer | 28-Oct-15 |
| Toews, Bill | Chief Warrant Officer | Pre-2001 | ||
| Tourand, Pat | Pre-2001 | |||
| Tucker, Chris | Sergeant | “A” Company | Section Commander | 30-Apr-05 |
| Turnbull, Dave | Warrant Officer | “A” Company | Company Quartermaster Sergeant | 30-Apr-05 |
| van der Sluis, Arjeh | Captain | Governor General’s Horse Guard | support to regiment (uniforms) | 2004 |
| Venker, Edana | Master Corporal (ret’d) | Regimental Secretary’s Office | Volunteer – Kit Shop | |
| Waddell, Krista | Corporal | “A” Company | Section 2 i/c | 2000-2001 |
| Wallace, Sid | Lieutenant Commander | CHRFF | Regt Secretary -Volunteer | Pre-2001 |
| Welsh, Steve | Corporal | “A” Company | Instructor | 14-Sep-05 |
| Woods, Martin | Sergeant | “A” Company | Section Commander | |
| Clansman | ||||
| Afflick, Terry | Private | A Coy | Rifleman | Pre-2001 |
| Andrea Cameron | Pre-2001 | |||
| Avelino, Dino | Master Corporal | “A” Company | Rifleman | 01-Jan-03 |
| Baillie, William | Corporal | Pipes and Drums | Piper | Pre-2002 |
| Barrie, K | – | Pipes and Drums | Highland Dancer | 01-Jan-03 |
| Blakely, Pat | pre-2001 | |||
| Borsellino, Joseph | Pre-2001 | |||
| Brown, Harry | Chief Warrant Officer | Pipe Major | Pre-2001 | |
| Calvert, Jasib | Private | Rifleman | Pre-2001 | |
| Campbell, Lonnie | Corporal | Rifleman | Pre-2001 | |
| Cater, Robert | Corporal | Pipes and Drums | Bass Drummer | 01-Apr-92 |
| Cayley, Murray | Rifleman | Pre-2001 | ||
| Cwynar, D.E. | Corporal | Rifleman | Pre-2001 | |
| Dawson, R.J | Rifleman | Pre-2001 | ||
| DeGuzman, Darlene | Sergeant | Svc Bn | Volunteer | 28-Mar-07 |
| Dennis, Marion | Pre-2001 | |||
| Desilets, Richard | Sergeant | “A” Company | Section Commander | 22-Apr-06 |
| Devine | Master Corporal | Section 2 i/c | Pre-2001 | |
| Dodd, Mark | Sergeant | “A” Company | Section Commander | 22-Apr-06 |
| Donovan, Denise | Volunteer | Pre-2001 | ||
| Downey, Gerald | Master Corporal | “A” Company | Section Commander | Pre-2001 |
| Duffin, Nora | Pre-2001 | |||
| Duval, Kerri | – | Pipes and Drums | Highland Dancer | ??/??/2003 |
| Edwards | Master Corporal | Section 2 i/c | 28-Mar-07 | |
| Ellis, M | Rifleman | Pre-2001 | ||
| Emslie, Maria | – | Ladies Auxiliary | Volunteer | 30-Apr-05 |
| Featherstone, Tammy | Master Corporal | HQ Company | Admin | Pre-2001 |
| Finlay, D.D. | Private | Rifleman | Pre-2001 | |
| Fletcher, Rita | Volunteer | Pre-2001 | ||
| Goebeel, Pam | Capt | Kings Own Calgary Regiment | Volunteer | Pre-2001 |
| Greenough, Cindy | Sergeant | Administration Company | TQMS | Pre-2001 |
| Griffiths, Kent | Sergeant | Drum Major | Pre-2002 | |
| Guise, Jean | Pre-2001 | |||
| Henninger | Corporal | Rifleman | Pre-2001 | |
| Hetherington, Sarah | Pre-2001 | |||
| Heyland, R.T. | Captain | Pre-2001 | ||
| Horman, R.T. | Captain | Pre-2001 | ||
| Howard, Walter | Lieutenant | Vet & Volunteer | Pre-2001 | |
| Hughes, Beverly | Volunteer | Pre-2001 | ||
| Inglis, Mike | Master Corporal | Administration Company | Storesman/Drummer | Pre-2002 |
| Johnson, Michael | Corporal | “A” Company | Rifleman | Pre-2001 |
| Kenny, Keith | Master Corporal | “A” Company | Section 2 i/c | 30-May-07 |
| King, Jennifer | – | Pipes and Drums | Highland Dancer | ??/??/2003 |
| Klein, Steven | Sergeant | “HQ” Company | Section Commander | 28-Mar-07 |
| Lacentra, Fabio | Master Corporal | A Coy | Medic | Pre-2001 |
| Lalonde, Sharon | – | Ladies Auxiliary | Volunteer | |
| Lane, Jason | Private | Pipes and Drums | Piper | Pre-2002 |
| Laramee, Pat | Corporal | Regimental Headquarters | Clerk | 30-Apr-05 |
| Lee, Peggy | Volunteer | Pre-2001 | ||
| Maines, Shirley | Pre-2001 | |||
| Maitland, Barbara | Volunteer | Pre-2001 | ||
| Manywounds, Peter | Pre-2001 | |||
| Marchuk, Jody | Corporal | Pipes and Drums | Section Leader | 01-Apr-92 |
| Martens, L | Corporal | Pipes and Drums | Pre-2001 | |
| Martin, Cody | Corporal | “A” Company | Rifleman | 30-Apr-05 |
| McCaig, John | Rifleman | Pre-2001 | ||
| McCumber, Helen | Ladies Auxiliary | Volunteer | Pre-2001 | |
| McFarquhar, Keith | Master Corporal | Pipes and Drums | Section Leader | 01-Apr-92 |
| McGeachie, G.M. | Corporal | Rifleman | Pre-2001 | |
| McNaught, Ron | Rifleman | Pre-2001 | ||
| Munro, Jean | Rifleman | Pre-2001 | ||
| Neild, John | Corporal | Administration Company | Storesman | Pre-2001 |
| Nickle, Rosemary | Volunteer | Pre-2001 | ||
| Pierce, Alison | – | Pipes and Drums | Highland Dancer | 01-Jan-03 |
| Pink, Yvonne | Pre-2001 | |||
| Poonwah, Christian | Master Corporal | Headquarters Company | Recruiting Cell/Section Commander | 22-Apr-06 |
| Reaper, Paul | Sergeant | “A” Company | Section Commander | Pre-2002 |
| Rodger, Dean | – | Pipes and Drums | Piper | Pre-2002 |
| Russell, Shelly | Ladies Auxiliary | Volunteer | Pre-2001 | |
| Savage, Simon | Corporal | Rifleman | Pre-2001 | |
| Schmidt, Deanna | – | 28-Mar-07 | ||
| Simoneau | Corporal | Rifleman | Pre-2001 | |
| Stewart, James | Warrant Officer | Pipes and Drums | Drum Major | Pre-2002 |
| Stretch | Corporal | Pre-2001 | ||
| Swinton, Tim | Pre-2001 | |||
| Tennant, Joyce | Volunteer | Pre-2001 | ||
| Toews, Mary | Volunteer | Pre-2001 | ||
| Una Lennam, Milady | Pre-2001 | |||
| Villiger, FL | Corporal | A Coy – Wpns Det | Rifleman | Pre-2001 |
| Warrick | Master Corporal | HQ Company | Admin Clerk | Pre-2001 |
| Waterhouse, Diane | Volunteer | Pre-2001 | ||
| Watson, Bruce | Pre-2001 | |||
| Waye | Corporal | Headquarters Company | Recruiting Cell | 22-Apr-06 |
| Wilkinson, Frank | Warrant Office 2 | Pre-2001 | ||
| Winfield, Kevin | Corporal | Administration Company | Storesman | Pre-2001 |
| Woods | Corporal | Rifleman | Pre-2001 | |
| Yeates | Corporal | Rifleman | Pre-2001 | |
Annual Regimental Trophies and Awards
Annual Regimental Awards
There are a number of trophies, awards and competitions which are unique to the Calgary Highlanders. Recipients are determined in advance by the unit Honours and Awards Committee, chaired by the deputy commanding officer. Many of the trophies are presented by the Calgary Highlanders Regimental Association each April as part of the annual Reunion Dinner. The adjutant is responsible for maintaining a record of all annual award recipients, including CF commendations and Clan of the Gallant Canadians.
1. The Ensign’s Award. This award is presented annually to the “Most Proficient Junior Officer”, based upon the junior officer’s annual performance from April to March of the following year. The Ensign’s Award was donated by LCol W. Scrimes. The award is a reproduction of a hand written commission scroll signed by General James Wolfe and dated during the siege of Quebec.
2. Sgt Miller Trophy. This award is presented annually to the “Most Proficient Master Warrant Officer, Warrant Officer or Sergeant” serving in the unit. The trophy was named in memory of Sgt Frank Miller, a signals sergeant with the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. Sgt Miller was killed during the summer of 1976 while on a training exercise at CFB Suffield. The award is a pewter miniature soldier of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders.
3. Overseas Battalion Award. The Overseas Battalion Award is presented annually to the “Best Junior Non-Commissioned Officer” [Member] in the unit in a combat arms role. The award was presented by Maj Don Munro, a Second World War veteran, in memory of those who served with the Calgary Highlanders during the war. The Overseas Battalion Award is a regimental badge carved in wood and surrounded by the names of previous recipients.
4. J.V.H. Milvain Trophy. The Chief Justice J.V.H. Milvain Trophy is presented annually to the “Best Junior Non-Commissioned Officer” [Member] in the unit in a noncombat arms or support role. It was presented by the former Chief Justice of the Trial Division of the Province of Alberta. The trophy is in the form of a cup mounted on a base of polished wood.
5. LCol Mark Tennant Trophy. The LCol Mark Tennant Trophy is presented annually to the “Best Rifle Shot” in the battalion, based on annual classification scores. It is open to all members of the unit, regardless of rank. It was presented by LCol Tennant who served as commanding officer of the Calgary Highlanders from 1953 to 1956, and as honorary lieutenant-colonel from 1977 to 1981. The LCol Mark Tennant Trophy is a silver cup.
6. LCol P.F. Hughes Trophy. This trophy is presented annually to the “Most Proficient Member of the Pipes and Drums”. It is open to all members of the Pipes and Drums. It was presented by LCol (later Col) P.F. Hughes during his tour as commanding officer of the battalion (1979 to 1981). The trophy is a cup with a piper and drummer mounted on a wooden base.
7. Captain (Retired) John Alden Memorial Award. For unsurpassed external support to the Regimental Pipes and Drums, as selected by the members of the Pipes and drums. Presented annually at the Soldiers Christmas Dinner.
8. Col J.F. Scott Memorial Cup. This trophy recognizes the top athlete in the regiment. It is named for Col Scott, the first commanding officer of the overseas battalion during the Second World War.
9. LCol Spaan Soldier of Excellence Award. Former commanding officer LCol Spaan instituted this award for the most deserving Junior Rank, as determined by a secret ballot of their peers.
10. CWO Marty McCumber Award. This award is presented annually to recognize “Outstanding Service to the Regiment (Military or Civilian)”. It is named in honour of CWO Marty McCumber, MMM, CD, two-time regimental sergeant major of the Calgary Highlanders.
11. Oak Leafs Hockey Most Valuable Player and Most Improved Player. These awards are presented annually to recognize outstanding performance in sports as chosen by the players of the regimental hockey team.
12. Command Team Coin. The Commanding Officer and RSM present Command Team Coins and/or Commendation Certificates to recognize the efforts of outstanding support to the regiment.
Other Regimental Trophies.
The regiment holds the following trophies which are no longer presented annually:
a. The Calgary Highlanders Annual Competition Bonspiel Trophy presented to the best curling team in the regiment. It was first awarded in 1956.
b. Maj J.W. Hugill Trophy presented to the winning tug-of-war team in a competition between the officers, senior NCOs and other ranks.
c. The Gallerie Series 103rd Regiment Trophy presented to the best all-around athlete in the regiment.
d. The Calgary News Telegraphy Challenge Trophy presented to the member of the regiment who wins the annual caber toss.
e. The TQ1 Infantry Trophy was awarded annually to the top candidate on the TQ1 Infantry Course.
f. The 103rd Regiment Top Recruit Trophy was awarded annually to the top recruit in the regiment. However, this trophy was replaced by The Highlander Soldier Trophy, presented in 1982 by MWO F. Brignell, Sgt W. Donovan, Sgt J. Rayner and Sgt G. Sands.
g. The AVGP Course Trophy was awarded annually to the top candidate on the AVGP Course.
h. The regiment also holds the Calgary Revolver Club Challenge Trophy for annual competition by garrison units.
i. The regiment has available the Inter-Coy Pistol Team Cup presented to the Calgary Highlanders by Col J.F. Scott.
j. The regiment holds the 24th Infantry Brigade Sports Sarcee Camp 1928 Football Trophy and the Grand Aggregate Bourley Camp Field Sports Trophy awarded on 8 September 1918.
k. The regiment holds the HLCol S.C. Nickle Challenge Cup for miniature pipe bands. This trophy was first presented in 1966.
l. The regiment holds the Baeggville Trophy for presentation to the unit with the best tent lines.
m. Ian Still Memorial Cup. Instituted in 1988, this award recognizes the Best Piper. It is named for Piper Ian Still, an engineer from Scotland who had previously played for the Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Regiment Pipe Band in Lethbridge. When that regiment was reduced, Capt Still transferred to Calgary and concealed his commission when he joined the Pipes and Drums of the Calgary Highlanders. He retired as a master corporal in 1983, suffering a massive stroke soon after, and passed away in 1988. This award was presented privately at Pipes and Drums functions.
n. Stewart-MacGregor Memorial Cup. Instituted in 1988, this award recognizes the Best Drummer. It was presented privately at Pipes and Drums functions.
Other Awards