This memorial was erected by the citizens of Portage la Prairie and area in honour of the local veterans of the First World War. Three sides of the base depict different images: an elaborate army scene, an elaborate navy scene and the Manitoba buffalo and flag.
Portage la Prairie First World War Memorial Cross
Portage la Prairie, Manitoba
Notice:
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Inscription
[front/devant]
IN HONOR OF THOSE WHO ENLISTED FROM THIS COMMUNITY AS DEFENDERS OF THE EMPIRE IN THE GREAT WAR
1914-1919
Street View
Location
Portage la Prairie First World War Memorial Cross
Hillside Cemetery
Portage la Prairie
Manitoba
Portage la Prairie First World War Memorial Cross
Hillside Cemetery
Portage la Prairie
Manitoba
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 49.95936
Long. -98.33254
Lat. 49.95936
Long. -98.33254