On April 26, 2003, the King's Own Calgary Regiment placed a Sherman tank on the Bailey Bridge. The memorial is dedicated to everyone that served in the regiment.
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Sherman Tank Monument and Bailey Bridge - front
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Sherman Tank Monument and Bailey Bridge - side
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Type
King's Own Calgary Regiment Sherman Tank Monument
Calgary, Alberta
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"ONWARD"
THE KING'S OWN CALGARY REGIMENT (RCAC)
THIS MONUMENT IS DEDICATED TO ALL REGIMENTAL OFFICERS, NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS, AND
SOLDIERS FOR THEIR DEVOTED SERVICE TO THE REGIMENT AND CANADA
UPON THIS BAILEY BRIDGE SITS A SHERMAN M4A2E8 TANK. THE SHERMAN WEIGHS 38 TONS
AND IS POWERED BY TWO GM DIESEL ENGINES. IT IS ARMED WITH A 76MM GUN AND TWO
30 MM MACHINE GUNS
THIS TANK STANDS IN REMEMBRANCE OF THOSE WHO MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE FOR
THEIR REGIMENT AND COUNTRY
DEDICATED
SAINT GEORGE'S DAY, 26 APRIL 2003
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Location
King's Own Calgary Regiment Sherman Tank Monument
801 11 Street SW
Calgary
Alberta
King's Own Calgary Regiment Sherman Tank Monument
801 11 Street SW
Calgary
Alberta
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 51.0461204
Long. -114.0886502
Lat. 51.0461204
Long. -114.0886502