Erected by members of the military airborne community in May 1971, this memorial is dedicated to the memory of Major H.D. Proctor, the commanding officer designate of the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion during the Second World War.
Shilo, Manitoba
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Other
Inscription
[plaque/plaque]
THIS FIELD IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF MAJOR H.D. PROCTOR COMMANDING OFFICER DESIGNATE OF THE 1ST CANADIAN PARACHUTE BATTALION. KILLED BY COLLISION WITH AIRCRAFT WHILE MAKING HIS FIRST PARACHUTE DESCENT ON SEPTEMBER 7TH 1942 AT FORT BENNING GEORGIA U.S.A.
WE REMEMBER
MEN OF THE AIRBORNE
ERECTED MAY 1971
Visitor information
Location
Proctor Field
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Shilo
Manitoba
Proctor Field
Needs further research
Shilo
Manitoba
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 49.80601
Long. -99.64314
Lat. 49.80601
Long. -99.64314
cairn (front and right side)
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