This memorial, which used to mark the location of Martin Park, was erected by The Fort Garry Horse in memory of Lieutenant-Colonel G.J. Martin, the commanding officer of the regiment. He was killed on 9 June 1969 on a training accident on Mount Worthington. The park was dedicated to the members of the Royal Canadian Armoured Corps killed in the line of duty.
Lieutenant-Colonel G.J. Martin Memorial
Winnipeg, Manitoba
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Inscription
[plaque/plaque]
MARTIN PARK
IN MEMORY OF
LCOL G.J. MARTIN, CD
COMMANDING OFFICER, THE FORT GARRY HORSE
WHO WAS KILLED ON A TRAINING ACCIDENT
ON MOUNT WASHINGTON, 9 JUNE, 1969.
THIS PARK IS DEDICATED TO THE OFFICERS AND MEN OF THE ROYAL CANADIAN ARMOURED CORPS WHO HAVE GIVEN THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY
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Location
Lieutenant-Colonel G.J. Martin Memorial
551 Machray Avenue
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Lieutenant-Colonel G.J. Martin Memorial
551 Machray Avenue
Winnipeg
Manitoba
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 49.9276709
Long. -97.139392
Lat. 49.9276709
Long. -97.139392