Eaton
Gilbert Eaton Competition (Manitoba) - Award retired in 2013
Top Manitoba Squadron in Marksmanship
Description of Award:
The competition is no longer held due to conflicts with the present Air Cadet Training Program.
Participating Manitoba Air Cadet Squadrons competed for the Gilbert Eaton Trophy signifying the top Manitoba Squadron in Marksmanship. Mr. Gilbert Eaton was the second Chairman of the Manitoba Provincial Committee of the Air Cadet League of Canada. More on Mr. Eaton is available at the Chairmen page of this site. The Gilbert Eaton Trophy was presented for Air Cadet Marksmenship using the .22 calibre rifle until 1986; it was reincarnated in 2008 to recognize marksmenship competitors in the Air Rifle competitions.
Type of Award:
Trophy
Status of Award:
Retired
Awarded to:
Squadron
Recipients of the Award
1961-1962 ..... 170 RCACS St. James
1962-1963 ..... 170 RCACS St. James
1963-1964 ..... unknown
1964-1965 ..... 170 RCACS St. James
1965-1966 ..... 176 RCACS Winnipeg
1966-1967 ..... 170 RCACS St. James
1967-1968 ..... 575 RCACS Portage La Prairie
1968-1972 ..... unknown
1972-1973 ..... 176 RCACS Winnipeg
1973-1979 ..... unknown
1979-1980 ..... 82 RCACS Brandon
1980-1984 ..... unknown
1984-1985 ..... 6 RCACS Winnipeg
1985-1986 ..... 177 RCACS Winnipeg
1986-2007 ..... not awarded
2007-2008 ..... 677 RCACS Russell
2008-2009 ..... 677 RCACS Russell
2009-2010 ..... 220 RCACS Winnipeg
2010-2011 ..... 220 RCACS Winnipeg
2011-2012 ..... 170 RCACS Winnipeg
2012-2013 ..... 220 RCACS Winnipeg
2013-2014 ..... * Award Retired - no longer presented