HMCS Uganda Memorial Window
Stained glass window
Photo credit: Victoria Edwards
Municipality/Province: Winnipeg, MB
Memorial number: 46010-018
Type: Stained glass window
Address: 2109 Portage Avenue
Location: Deer Lodge Centre
GPS coordinates: Lat: 49.878 Long: -97.23553
Submitted by: Victoria Edwards
This Stained glass window was donated and dedicated by Anton and Patty Kirk. The memorial was unveiled on October 21, 1991. The light stained glass window is featuring HMCS UGANDA/QUEBEC by Mrs. Wanda Pike of European Art Glass Limited, Winnipeg. The memorial is dedicated to the Canadian Navy personnel of HMCS UGANDA/HMCS QUEBEC. Initially commissioned by the Royal Navy on December 17th, 1942, the Royal Canadian Navy re-commissioned the cruiser on October 21st, 1944 as HMCS UGANDA. On August 1st, 1947 she was paid off into reserve status. UGANDA was re-commissioned on January 14th, 1952 as HMCS QUEBEC. In June 1956, she was retired.
Inscription found on memorial
HMCS
UGANDA
Street view
Note
This information is provided by contributors and Veterans Affairs Canada makes it available as a service to the public. Veterans Affairs Canada is not responsible for the accuracy, currency or reliability of the information.
- Date modified: