This plaque and coin were presented by the Ville de Valenciennes on 25 July 1936 to commemorate the naming of a street in Valenciennes in honour of Sgt. Hugh Cairns VC, DCM.
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
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SILVER MEDALLION
Presented By The
Ville de Valenciennes
July 25, 1936
The medallion was struck to commemorate
the naming of a street in Valenciennes in honour of
Sgt. Hugh Cairns VC, DCM
The only such honour awarded a
private soldier in Europe.
Visitor information
Location
Ville de Valenciennes Silver Medallion and Plaque
1215 Main Street North
Moose Jaw
Saskatchewan
Ville de Valenciennes Silver Medallion and Plaque
1215 Main Street North
Moose Jaw
Saskatchewan
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 50.4035947
Long. -105.5347496
Lat. 50.4035947
Long. -105.5347496
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