This memorial cross was originally erected by Canadian soldiers on Vimy Ridge after the April 1917 battle in honour of the men of the 13th Infantry Brigade and the 2nd Canadian Division who died during the battle. It was transported to Canada in August 1923 and set up in this location in 1948.
Québec,
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Inscription
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CETTE CROIX SOUVENIR ERIGEE EN FRANCE APRES LA BATAILLE DE VIMY LE 9 AVRIL 1917, A ETE TRANSPORTEE AU CANADA AU MOIS D'AOUT 1923 ET RESTAUREE EN 1948.
THIS MEMORIAL CROSS ERECTED IN FRANCE, AFTER THE BATTLE OF VIMY ON APRIL 9TH 1917, HAS BEEN REMOVED TO CANADA IN AUGUST 1923 AND RESTORED IN 1948.
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TO THE MEMORY OF THE OFFICERS N.C.O.S AND MEN OF THE 2ND CANADIAN DIVISION AND OF THE 13TH INFANTRY BRIGADE WHO FELL IN THE CAPTURE OF THE VIMY RIDGE ON APRIL 9TH 1917
Location
13th Infantry Brigade/2nd Canadian Division Vimy Ridge Memorial Cross
1 Côte de la Citadelle
Québec
13th Infantry Brigade/2nd Canadian Division Vimy Ridge Memorial Cross
1 Côte de la Citadelle
Québec
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 46.8078
Long. -71.20807
Lat. 46.8078
Long. -71.20807
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