Sappers Bridge

Christian Valley, British Columbia
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Sappers Bridge, a 250 foot Double Single Bailey Bridge, on the main arm of the Kettle River is named in honour of the sappers who landed at Dieppe during the Second World War. It is a memorial to the Engineers who lost their lives as a direct result of the Dieppe Raid in 1942.

Construction of the bridge was led by 44 Field Engineer Squadron, 21 Field Engineer Squadron, 33 Field Engineer Squadron and 409 Engineer Company, US Army Corps of Engineer. The bridge was dedicated in August 1992 on the 50th Anniversary of the Dieppe Raid. It was used to access a disabled children's camp across the Kettle River.

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SAPPERS
BRIDGE

AUG 1992

Location
Sappers Bridge

Christian Valley Road, Frome Road
Christian Valley
British Columbia
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 49.331923
Long. -118.87473

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Dedication of Sappers Bridge.

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Picture of bridge during installation.

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Sappers Bridge

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