Location Details
Canadians buried in Piennes Cemetery:
| Name | Date of Birth | Date of Death |
|---|---|---|
| Legault, Elise Nee Mancine |
Piennes Cemetery
Canada has played an integral role in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) since the signing on 4 April 1949. Canada's commitment to have four fighter wings in Europe resulted in the creation of the 1 Canadian Air Division with its Headquarters in Metz, France and the following Wings located in France and Germany:
1 (F) Wing at Marville, France;
2 (F) Wing at Grostenquin, France;
3 (F) Wing at Zweibrücken, Germany; and
4 (F) Wing at Baden-Söllingen, Germany.
Logistical support for the Division was provided by 30 AMB in Langar, England.
The village of Piennes is located about mid-way between Marville and Metz. It is the last resting place of Elise Legault the wife of a Canadian service member at Marville. This grave is well maintained by family members. A prayer service was held in 2003.
Background Information on these sites has been extracted from: the Pinetree Line Web Site; the 2 (F) Wing RCAF Grostenquin, France Information Booklet (1957); publication 4 CMBG Canada's NATO Brigade, 1983, Moritz Schauenburg Gmbh & Co. KG.
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