748 (Nanaimo) Communication Troop

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748 Communication Troop
Unit crest 748 Communication Troop.jpg
Active 8 June 1978 – July 1994
Garrison/HQ Nanaimo British Columbia
Nickname 748 Comm Tp
Motto TEYMUT (Coast Salish for "Being heard at great distance")

In April 1970, the Militia Signal Units were transferred to Communication Command and 3 Area Field Signal Squadron was renamed 744 (Vancouver) Communication Squadron.

In June 1976, the Nanaimo Troop was designated as a dependent troop of 744 (Vancouver) Communication Squadron. On the 8th of June 1978, 748 (Nanaimo) Communication Troop was established as an independent unit of the Communication Reserve by authority of CFOO 10-6. In July 1994 the unit became a squadron.

On 1 April 1980, Royal assent was granted for official use of the 748 (Nanaimo) Communication Troop Unit Badge. The badge is based on local native legend and consists of a stylized Raven and motto "TEYMUT."

The badge is symbolic of both the role of the unit and the unit’s identification with its host location.

Commanding Officers of 748 (NANAIMO) Communication Troop

Capt. G.R. MacMahon Jun. 1975 - March 1979
Capt. J.E. Ziebart Mar. 1979 - February 1982
Capt. T.G. Burns Feb. 1982 - April 1986
Capt. J.D. Wildin Apr. 1986 - November 1989
Capt. M.A. Lantz Nov. 1989 - May 1993
Capt. M.A. Pletsch May 1993 - July 1994
Unit lineage
Preceded by
Nanaimo Troop of
744 Communication Squadron
748 (Nanaimo) Communication Troop Succeeded by
748 Communication Squadron

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