Of the two thousand men of the Canadian Army who shared in the defence of Hong Kong, there died five hundred & fifty-seven. To the ends of the earth they went; far from the land of their birth & choice, carrying to the accomplishment of a hopeless task the undimmed hope of their undaunted youth. They stood steadfast for the honour of Canada & the story of their adventurous courage and heroic endurance will forever uplift the hearts of their fellow countrymen.

"..............,they were young,
Straight of limb, true of eye, steady and aglow.
They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted.
They fell with their faces to the foe."