Officers Mess, Canadian Forces Base, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
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- 1967
Part of MJ General Photograph Collection
Exterior view of the Officers Mess, Canadian Forces Base, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
Royal Canadian Air Force (R.C.A.F.)
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Officers Mess, Canadian Forces Base, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
Part of MJ General Photograph Collection
Exterior view of the Officers Mess, Canadian Forces Base, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
Royal Canadian Air Force (R.C.A.F.)
Canadian Officers' Training Corps - Inspection
Outdoor winter scene with dignitaries standing on podium (l to r): Major John S.M. Allely; J.S. Thomson, University President; Norman K. Cram, University Registrar. E. Bruce McCorkell stands next to podium. Major John Wesley Joyce and Marcel de la Gorgendiere stand in foreground..
Bio/Historical Note: "One of the chief prices which Canada paid in the last war for her lack of preparation was the tragic waste of thousands of her best young men killed while fighting in the ranks because they had not been previously trained for a more useful career as officers. It is to prevent such a waste in any possible future war that every Canadian University is now giving facilities to its students to qualify as officers during their undergraduate course. Our own contingent of the C.O.T.C. came to life in January of this year and is already recruited up to a strength of 170." (The Spectrum, 1921) The Canadian Officers' Training Corps was a unit in the Active Militia of Canada. The Corps prepared university students for the examinations for a Lieutenant's or Captain's Commission and the universities granted course credit for COTC work. Senior commissions were held by faculty while all junior commissioned and non-commissioned ranks were open to undergraduates. Interest in the Corps declined in the 1950s and came to an end in 1964.
Canadian Officers' Training Corps - Inspection
Inspection of COTC group, standing on podium are Major John S.M. Allely; J.S. Thomson, University President; and Norman K. Cram, University Registrar. E. Bruce McCorkell stands at attention next to podium. Winter scene.
Bio/Historical Note: "One of the chief prices which Canada paid in the last war for her lack of preparation was the tragic waste of thousands of her best young men killed while fighting in the ranks because they had not been previously trained for a more useful career as officers. It is to prevent such a waste in any possible future war that every Canadian University is now giving facilities to its students to qualify as officers during their undergraduate course. Our own contingent of the C.O.T.C. came to life in January of this year and is already recruited up to a strength of 170." (The Spectrum, 1921) The Canadian Officers' Training Corps was a unit in the Active Militia of Canada. The Corps prepared university students for the examinations for a Lieutenant's or Captain's Commission and the universities granted course credit for COTC work. Senior commissions were held by faculty while all junior commissioned and non-commissioned ranks were open to undergraduates. Interest in the Corps declined in the 1950s and came to an end in 1964.
Canadian Officers' Training Corps - Inspection
COTC cadets and officers standing at attention for inspection; Biology Building in background.
Bio/Historical Note: "One of the chief prices which Canada paid in the last war for her lack of preparation was the tragic waste of thousands of her best young men killed while fighting in the ranks because they had not been previously trained for a more useful career as officers. It is to prevent such a waste in any possible future war that every Canadian University is now giving facilities to its students to qualify as officers during their undergraduate course. Our own contingent of the C.O.T.C. came to life in January of this year and is already recruited up to a strength of 170." (The Spectrum, 1921) The Canadian Officers' Training Corps was a unit in the Active Militia of Canada. The Corps prepared university students for the examinations for a Lieutenant's or Captain's Commission and the universities granted course credit for COTC work. Senior commissions were held by faculty while all junior commissioned and non-commissioned ranks were open to undergraduates. Interest in the Corps declined in the 1950s and came to an end in 1964.
Canadian Officers' Training Corps - Social
Image of a receiving line during a [retirement dinner]. From l to r: Joseph H. Thompson, [Mrs. Thompson] receiving a bouquet of flowers; Norman K. Cram, Norma Jean Cram, [Fr. Basil Sullivan or Fr. Joseph O'Donnell, St. Thomas More College]; and [Mrs. John S.M. Allely]. Honour roll in the main lounge of the Memorial Union Building visible in background.
Bio/Historical Note: "One of the chief prices which Canada paid in the last war for her lack of preparation was the tragic waste of thousands of her best young men killed while fighting in the ranks because they had not been previously trained for a more useful career as officers. It is to prevent such a waste in any possible future war that every Canadian University is now giving facilities to its students to qualify as officers during their undergraduate course. Our own contingent of the C.O.T.C. came to life in January of this year and is already recruited up to a strength of 170." (The Spectrum, 1921) The Canadian Officers' Training Corps was a unit in the Active Militia of Canada. The Corps prepared university students for the examinations for a Lieutenant's or Captain's Commission and the universities granted course credit for COTC work. Senior commissions were held by faculty while all junior commissioned and non-commissioned ranks were open to undergraduates. Interest in the Corps declined in the 1950s and came to an end in 1964.
Canadian Officers' Training Corps - Social
COTC officers and professors seated and standing while chatting after a mess dinner (l to r): George Rea (Bacteriology), F.H. (Harry) Edmunds (Geology), J.B. (Jim) Mawdsley (Geology), J.V. (John) Bateman (Philosophy), Major J.S.M. (John) Allely (Economics), and Ansten Anstenson (Classics).
Bio/Historical Note: "One of the chief prices which Canada paid in the last war for her lack of preparation was the tragic waste of thousands of her best young men killed while fighting in the ranks because they had not been previously trained for a more useful career as officers. It is to prevent such a waste in any possible future war that every Canadian University is now giving facilities to its students to qualify as officers during their undergraduate course. Our own contingent of the C.O.T.C. came to life in January of this year and is already recruited up to a strength of 170." (The Spectrum, 1921) The Canadian Officers' Training Corps was a unit in the Active Militia of Canada. The Corps prepared university students for the examinations for a Lieutenant's or Captain's Commission and the universities granted course credit for COTC work. Senior commissions were held by faculty while all junior commissioned and non-commissioned ranks were open to undergraduates. Interest in the Corps declined in the 1950s and came to an end in 1964.
Canadian Officers' Training Corps - Social
COTC officers and professors standing together at a COTC event, front row (l to r): John S.M. Allely (Economics), F.H. (Harry) Edmunds (Geology), J.H. Thompson (Accounting). Back row: John V. Bateman (Philosophy), Ansten Anstensen (Classics), Herman H. Ferns (Mathematics), J.B. (Jim) Mawdsley (Geology), and Wesley C. MacAulay (Pharmacy). Several in uniform and others in tuxedos; flags and photographs in background.
Bio/Historical Note: "One of the chief prices which Canada paid in the last war for her lack of preparation was the tragic waste of thousands of her best young men killed while fighting in the ranks because they had not been previously trained for a more useful career as officers. It is to prevent such a waste in any possible future war that every Canadian University is now giving facilities to its students to qualify as officers during their undergraduate course. Our own contingent of the C.O.T.C. came to life in January of this year and is already recruited up to a strength of 170." (The Spectrum, 1921) The Canadian Officers' Training Corps was a unit in the Active Militia of Canada. The Corps prepared university students for the examinations for a Lieutenant's or Captain's Commission and the universities granted course credit for COTC work. Senior commissions were held by faculty while all junior commissioned and non-commissioned ranks were open to undergraduates. Interest in the Corps declined in the 1950s and came to an end in 1964.
Dinners and Dining - Tri-Service Ball
Dinner guests at the Tri-Service Ball seated and talking at a table.
Canadian Officers' Training Corps - Dinner
COTC personnel and guests in formal attire having a casual conversation.
Canadian Officers' Training Corps - Cadet Inspection
J.S. Thomson, University President, and Major John Wesley Joyce inspecting COTC cadets on campus; winter scene.
Canadian Officers' Training Corps - Group Photo
Three rows of COTC cadets and officers standing and sitting. Indoor scene with flags, trophies and photographs of military personnel, Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip on background wall.
Canadian Officers' Training Corps - Group Photo
Three rows of COTC officers and cadets sitting and standing, wearing black armbands. Indoor scene with photographs and trophies on back wall.
Canadian Officers' Training Corps - Group Photo
Rows of COTC cadets and officers standing and sitting. Indoor scene with flags, trophies and photographs of military personnel; photographs of King George VI and the Queen Mother on background wall.
Canadian Officers' Training Corps - Training
COTC cadets receiving small arms instruction from a corporal. Officers in background are G.A.H. Trudeau and H.H. Ferns; in Rutherford Rink.
Canadian Officers' Training Corps - Training
COTC cadets receiving small arms instruction at Rutherford Rink.