Constructed in memory of the officers and other ranks of the 1st and 2nd battalions and the depot of the Blackwatch Royal Highland Regiment of Canada. It was erected by The Regiment. This memorial honours the officers and other ranks for their contribution to the community of Oromocto during their service at CFB Gagetown. Unveiled at this location by Colonel J.G. Bourne CO., Colonel of the Blackwatch Royal Highland Regiment of Canada.
Black Watch Memorial Cairn (Oromocto, NB)
Oromocto, New Brunswick
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Inscription
[Top plaque/plaque du haut]
To commemorate the Centennial Review by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, 12 July 1967.
[Middle plaque/plaque du milieu]
This cairn was moved from its original site at C.F.B. Gagetown to honour members of the 1st and 2nd Battalions of The Black Watch (RHR) of Canada for their contribution to this community during distinguished service at CFB Gagetown from 1954 – 1970.
[Bottom plaque/plaque du bas]
THE
BLACK WATCH
(RHR)
OF CANADA
Street View
Location
Black Watch Memorial Cairn (Oromocto, NB)
62 Miramichi Rd
Oromocto
New Brunswick
Black Watch Memorial Cairn (Oromocto, NB)
62 Miramichi Rd
Oromocto
New Brunswick
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 45.852676
Long. -66.4769
Lat. 45.852676
Long. -66.4769