Cadets hurt in 1974 quebec military base blast to receive compensation. The readers of the newspaper are mostly the military active and retired and civilians working at cfb valcartier. Pirie, 1st battalion western ontario regiment, and published in the dundas star. What happened in july 1974 historical events 1974 july. Jul 28, 2015 a longanticipated report into a deadly 1974 explosion at a cadet training camp at cfb valcartier in quebec says the dozens of victims should be adequately compensated. Government settles with valcartier cadets in deadly 1974. Cadets mistreated after cfb valcartier grenade explosion. The following letters from valcartier training camp in quebec were written by pte. Goldwin pirie was a native of dundas, ontario, and was to send several letters to the dundas paper while stationed at valcartier. Government settles with former valcartier cadets in deadly. Hand grenade inspection procedures inspection procedures for newly issued grenades, unpacked grenades and grenades stored on ammunition pouches.
Units of the canadian army, royal canadian air force, and cadets of the royal military. The federal government will provide financial compensation as well as health support for dozens of former cadets. This is assuming you are not interested in the dates for easter and other irregular holidays that are based on a lunisolar calendar. The department of national defence dnd and the canadian armed forces caf. On a rainy july afternoon 35 years ago, what was supposed to be a routine safety lecture at the valcartier army cadet camp north of quebec city turned into a. In the incident, a cadet pulled the pin of a live grenade accidentally mixed in with inert demonstration grenades during a safety lecture at a cadet summer camp at cfb valcartier in 1974. Aurora mans book on valcartier tragedy optioned for film. Cleaning, lubrication and preventive maintenance of hand grenades hand grenades must be. Survivor gerry fostaty said he has been briefed on the contents of the report, and is looking forward to implementation of the recommendations.
The supreme court of the united states or united states supreme court unanimously ruled that president of the united states or president richard nixon did not have the authority to withhold subpoenaed white house tapes and they order hi. Six royal canadian army cadets are killed and fiftyfour are injured in an accidental grenade blast at cfb valcartier cadet camp. My own uncle was a rifleman in the royal rifles of canada. Survivors of valcartier grenade incident still struggling to heal 45 years later. At cfb valcartier, there is no physical trace of 1914. Nixon releases subpoenaed white house recordings after being ordered to do so by the united states supreme court. Gym time, pump it up capitol building in valcartier, qc. Deadline approaching for compensation in valcartier grenade accident. In july 1974, randall brooks was a skinny 14yearold army cadet at cfb valcartier when a live grenade accidentally exploded in barracks during a. Aug 17, 2012 fightin texas aggie band halftime drill missouri game at kyle field on november 15, 2014 duration. I was a cadet in 74 on a 2 week exchange from ipperwash to valcartier. Group photos of the jacquescartier company, at the valcartier cadet training centre.
Valcartier dhier a aujourdhui, a frenchlanguage book that commemorates the bases 100th anniversary. Fostaty an 18yearold platoon sergeant at canadian forces base valcartier, the summer a grenade exploded in a room full of cadets during a safety demonstration. Military abbreviations used in service files library and archives. A longanticipated report into a deadly 1974 explosion at a cadet training camp at cfb valcartier in quebec says the dozens of victims should be adequately compensated.
Those areas of the base are now home to a helicopter squadron, a summer cadet camp and the glider runway. Jul 28, 2015 cadets hurt in 1974 quebec military base blast to receive compensation. The only reminders of the original base are some statues, plaques and monuments dedicated to the cef members who fought. Survivors of valcartier grenade incident still struggling. Survivors of valcartier grenade incident still struggling to heal 45.
My wife had an uncle who trained at valcartier in 1914 and was part of the canadian expeditionary force c. R22er valcartier army kit shops military kit shops. Sajjan today announced a comprehensive program of financial recognition and health care support for the victims of the 1974 accidental grenade explosion at the cfb valcartier cadet camp. The black watch royal highland regiment of canada re. Valcartiers tent city, parade square and firing range have all disappeared. Sajjan announced a comprehensive program of financial recognition and health care support for the victims of the 1974 accidental grenade explosion at the canadian forces base valcartier cadet camp. It has been designed to serve as a repository for all regimental news and information and to maintain a constant link to family members worldwide. I was a cadet corporal instructor with d company at the valcartier cadet camp in. On july 30th, 1974, a room filled with 7 cadet members was being informed on explosive devices when a mixed up live grenade exploded, killing six cadets and injuring up to 65 of them. For four decades, cadets and their families bore the burden of physical and mental injuries with little support. The canadian armed forces or canadian forces cf french. The next time you can reuse your old 1953 calendar will be in 2026. Grenades collectors source, military collectibles online.
The readers of the newspaper are mostly the military. Lest we forget, robert smol tells the story of the littleknown events that plagued the caf 40 years ago. Defence minister harjit sajjan formally apologized thursday to the survivors for the delay in addressing the tragedy, which saw a grenade explode inside a crowded cadet camp barracks in valcartier. In july 1974, randall brooks was a skinny 14yearold army cadet at cfb valcartier when a live grenade accidentally exploded in barracks. The scene of the grenade accident at cfb valcartier is seen in this image taken from. So where do i start, i was a cadet in 74 on a 2 week exchange from ipperwash to valcartier.
On a rainy day on july 30, 1974, the lives of 8 members of company d at cfb valcartier cadet camp were to be changed forever when, during a safety lecture, a group of regular army instructors from the base allowed. Dozens of military cadets injured at cfb valcartier in 1974 are fighting for compensation, and a formal apology, 37 years after a grenade went off in a classroom. Nov 18, 2014 when paul wheeler and gerry fostaty met at a reunion in july, they threw their arms around each other and cried. Jul 26, 2009 on a rainy july afternoon 35 years ago, what was supposed to be a routine safety lecture at the valcartier army cadet camp north of quebec city turned into a nightmare for 8 cadets crammed into. This is an authentic us manufactured specimen with casting mold number 3 on the grenade body. Grenade accident remembered 40 years later legion magazine. As a proud division of the canadian forces morale and welfare services, canex has developed this exclusive shopping website to better serve the retail needs of the canadian armed forces caf community. Cadets mistreated after cfb valcartier grenade explosion, says report a longanticipated report into a deadly 1974 explosion at a cadet training camp at cfb valcartier in quebec says the dozens of. During a training exercise, a cadet was instructed to pull the pin on what he thought was a dud grenade, causing an explosion that ripped through a group of cadets, killing six boys and injuring 54 others.
Hughes, an ardent orangeman, had been in charge of the nations military forces since 19l1. Coroners inquest found a climate of negligence the star. In the summer of 1974, fostaty was an nco at the valcartier cadet camp in quebec, when on july 31, during a training session a real grenade was mixed in with the dummies. The first world war is below the surface in the river, the. Deadline nears for cadets injured in 1974 blast legion. The goal of the basic cadet school bcs is to provide the new cadet with an entrylevel understanding of the civil air patrol program, teach a solid foundation of drill and memory work and, imbue an understanding of their responsibilities upon which the individual may build his.
Canadian morale and welfare services online shopping. Welcome to the web site of the black watch royal highland regiment of canada family. Military ombudsman says cadets injured in 1974 explosion were. July 30, 1953 was a thursday and it was the 211 st day of the year 1953. On july 2974 we lost two cadets to a lightning strike, on july 3174 we lost 6 and 40 injured due to a grenade explosion during a demonstration inside the barracks of i. Hi my name is john seaward i was in charlie 9 platoon section 2 and i am and have been for a better part of 30 yrs trying to locate or contact scott findly i am hoping i spelled his last name correctly he was my bunk mate and best friend there and if it wasnt for his friendship i would have never made it through camp and he did me a lot of favours which also saved my bacon lol so if its. Hand grenade gripping procedures gripping procedures for both right an left handed soldiers per fm 323. Valcartier camp was the creation of sam hughes, right hand man of sir robert borden who was prime minister of canada at that time. Government settles with valcartier cadets in deadly 1974 grenade blast. Adsum is a bimonthly newspaper 22 copy year for cfb valcartier and the military community in the quebec eastern area. They last saw each other in july of 1974, wheeler a 17yearold cadet instructor, fostaty an 18yearold platoon sergeant at canadian forces base valcartier, the summer a grenade exploded in a room full of cadets during a safety demonstration.
Fightin texas aggie band halftime drill missouri game at kyle field on november 15, 2014 duration. Meet warrant officer first class wo1 zachary chicoine, our staff sergeant major at the centre. During a munitions demonstration at the cadet camp, a live grenade was accidentally mixed in with the dummies. Your visit at the valcartier cadet training centre will leave a lasting impression on your memories and you will already remember them in the car or bus taking you home. Dec 28, 2018 in july 1974, randall brooks was a skinny 14yearold army cadet at cfb valcartier when a live grenade accidentally exploded in barracks during a session on ordnance safety. The united states house of representatives house of representatives. Foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the. Government settles with cadets in deadly 1974 grenade blast. It wrecked my life compensation sought for 1974 explosion. Government settles with valcartier cadets in deadly 1974 grenade. Deadline approaching for compensation in valcartier. Cadets severely injured by a grenade blast in quebec in 1974 did not receive proper.
Cadets, cadet services directorate of military training. An exceptional and demanding position, valcartiers cadet sergeantmajor has a role. Six canadian army cadets are killed and fiftyfour are injured in an accidental grenade blast at cfb valcartier cadet camp. After the closeout of camp farnham at the end of the summer of 1967, summer training at bfccfb valcartier started in 1968 with cadets attending 2 and 6 week course cl, cli, and specialty training in marksmanship, physical education and driving. We would like to thank our guest of honour, brigadiergeneral christian mercier, deputy commander of the 2nd canadian army division and our representatives from the cadet. Cadets hurt in 1974 cfb valcartier blast to receive. Government settles with cadets in deadly 1974 grenade. When the pin was pulled out, it exploded, leaving 6 boys dead and 54 wounded. Government settles with cadets in deadly 1974 grenade blast in.
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