Ronald Moyes: Tail gunner

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An item from the Legion Magazine.
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Ronald Moyes: Tail gunner

STORY BY STEPHEN J. THORNE

They had come in out of the darkness at 600 kilometres an hour, a pair of Focke-Wulf Fw 190 night fighters, closing fast and guns ablazing 18,000 feet (5,500 metres) over the German homeland.

Sitting in the coldest, most vulnerable spot on a seven-man Halifax and Lancaster bombers, tail gunner Sergeant Ronald Moyes, the 18-year-old son of an immigrant farmer from Coquitlam, B.C., would pick them up at about 550 metres out.

Tracking the incoming enemy with his four .303-calibre machine guns on a single trigger, their ammunition belts running the length of the aircraft, Moyes would call out over the radio to the skipper up front, “fighter, corkscrew starboard” or “fighter, corkscrew port.”

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James Forbes-Robertson and the Monchy Ten

STORY BY PAIGE GILMAR

“Forbes said, ‘Stand to,’” wrote Sergeant Anthony James Stacey in his diary. “The rest followed him.”

In his entries, Stacey reflected on not only on his time with the Newfoundland Regiment, but also serving under the renowned Lieutenant-Colonel James Forbes-Robertson, who was one of nine other men who stood guard of the French village of Monchy-Le-Peux in April of 1917. They would later be known as the Monchy Ten, with Forbes-Robertson commanding the victory during the larger Battle of Arras and earning the Distinguished Service Order for his actions at the village. He had previously received the Military Cross and would later receive the Victoria Cross while serving with the Border Regiment.

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Your Marines’ Memorial Club & Hotel News for April 2023

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An item from a fellow veterans organization in the Bay Area.

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April 2023: Educate. Commemorate. Serve.

Spring cleaning time for us! The MMA&F will hold a BOOK FAIR on April 15.  Books from General Ames Library and donated by Members will be available for donation. All proceeds will go directly to furthering our mission and purpose:  Educate, Commemorate, and Serve. The books at the BOOK FAIR include biographies, military history, leadership training, and other items of interest. If you have ever wanted to take home some of our books, now is your chance!

 

Don?t worry though, The General Ames Library is not going anywhere, we are simply making room to display more of our vast holdings and artifacts.

 

Also coming up!  On April 20, The MMC welcomes Phil Gioia, author of Danger Close!,as part of our ?Meet the Author? lecture series. Mr. Gioia will discuss his book and there will be a Q&A session to follow.

 

April Observances:

> April 6th Army Day

> April 9th National POW Recognition Day

> April 14th Air Force Reserve Day

> April 23rd Army Reserve Day

ATTEN-HUT!

2023 MILITARY BOOK FAIR

SATURDAY 15 APRIL 9 AM

Help give our books a new home! Our book fair will offer new and used military books for sale. First hour is for Members Only!

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MEET THE AUTHOR: DANGER CLOSE! with PHIL GIOIA  THURSDAY 20 APRIL 6PM

Marines? Memorial Association is proud to present Vietnam Veteran and Member Phil Gioia, author of Danger Close! Mr. Gioia will offer a brief presentation on his memoir of the Vietnam War, followed by a moderated Question & Answer session. Don’t miss this!

 

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MARINES’ MEMORIAL LECTURE SERIES 2023 PRESENTS MAJGEN BENJAMIN T. WATSON, USMC THURSDAY 11 MAY, 6PM

Marines? Memorial Association is proud to present an evening with Major General Benjamin T. Watson, USMC, Commanding General, 1st Marine Division. Please join us!

 

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WATCH YOUR MAILBOX!    YOUR QUARTERLY CROSSROADS MAGAZINE IS HERE!

We hope you are enjoying the latest edition of Crossroads of the Corps. Inside, you’ll see photos from our 2022 Birthday Ball, meet our new Board chairmen, and find this year’s scholarship offerings. Please share your magazine with other Veterans you know!

 

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2023 GOLD STAR FAMILIES

We were honored to welcome our Gold Star Families back to the Marines’ Memorial Theater for the first time since 2020. It was good to see familiar faces as well as some new ones!
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MMA LECTURE SERIES:  LTGEN GEORGE W. SMITH, USMC

LtGen George W. Smith, USMC gave an engaging and insightful speech at Marines’ Memorial. He shared great insights into the strengths and threats of the Marine Corps.

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Members-only Package Includes:

5 NIGHTS in a Standard Room

$100 Credit for Chesty’s Bar & Grill

$50 Credit for Cesario’s Restaurant

2 Souvenir Chesty’s Coffee Mugs

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Hosted Happy Hour 4-6pm Nightly

 

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Earn a free night’s stay at your Club for every new Veteran member you recruit!

 

Every service member and Veteran you know can benefit from Marines’ Memorial membership. Every membership supports our mission to Commemorate, Educate, and Serve.

 

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Salute! April 2023

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A regular newsletter from Veterans Affairs Canada that may be of interest to members.

April 2023

Let us know what you think about Salute! by emailing us.

In this edition:

News

Budget 2023 reduces backlogs and supports service delivery

Faster decisions on support and programs are coming for Veterans and families. On March 28, the Minister of Finance tabled Budget 2023.

Programs and services

Myth busting: Rehabilitation Services contract

We wanted to take the time to address some misinformation that has been circulating about the new Rehabilitation Services contract.

The Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) Group Health Insurance is moving to Canada Life

Have you heard? As of 1 July 2023, the Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) administrator will change from Sun Life to Canada Life.

Building resilient relationships: tips from Lifespeak experts

This month, you can learn useful strategies to help strengthen your connections with others and with yourself. LifeSpeak experts will teach common challenges for couples, coworkers, and caregivers, as well as how to attain a healthy relationship with money.

Changes at the Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource Centre

The Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource Centre is the new name for the Sexual Misconduct Response Centre.

Veterans’ stories

Farid Yaghini: Purpose in the aftermath

Farid Yaghini uses what he learned as an intelligence tech to develop Camp Aftermath: a program that helps fellow Veterans find new purpose in life after service.

Commemoration 

Looking back on Rwanda 

30 years ago this month, members of the Canadian Armed Forces began contributing to international peace and security efforts in Rwanda. One year later in 1994, the Rwandan genocide erupted.

Observing #VimyWeek, 3 to 10 April 2023 

The service and sacrifice of those who served during the four-day Battle of Vimy Ridge during the First World War provided the backbone for the Canadian Armed Forces of today.

Beloved painting of Juno Beach landing will return 

Plans are solid to return the painting, Canadians Landing at Juno Beach, D-Day, to the Daniel J. MacDonald (DJM) building atrium for permanent display when the modernization project is complete.

Commemoration calendar 

 

Let’s Talk Veterans allows more people to have their say on issues related to Veterans and their families. This consultation platform allows the Veteran community and Canadians to provide VAC with direct feedback that helps us improve our programs and services.

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Honor Gold Star spouses

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A note from a fellow veterans organization in the Bay Area about today.

We must never forget their sacrifice.
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REMEMBER THOSE WHO LOST SO MUCH | MARINES' MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION 1946 - MARINES' MEMORIAL FOUNDATION 2015
Dear Michael Barbour,
Today we pay solemn tribute to Gold Star spouses who lost a husband or wife in service to our Nation. Please join us in honoring these unsung heroes. We must never forget their heartbreaking loss.
Semper Fidelis,
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Michael A. Rocco
Lieutenant General (Ret.), USMC
President & CEO
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