This memorial was erected by the Vermilion Branch of the Great War Veterans’ Association (later the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 11) and unveiled 4 August 1930. It was built by William “Scotty” Swanson. An inscription to the local war dead of the Second World War was added during the post-war period. Currently it is used for the local Remembrance Day services.
Vermilion, Alberta
Type
Other
Inscription
[front/devant]
LEST WE FORGET
WORLD WAR I
1914-1918
WORLD WAR II
1939-1945
THEY DIED THAT WE MIGHT LIVE
Visitor information
Location
Vermilion Cenotaph
5021 49 Ave, Vermilion, AB
Vermilion
Alberta
Vermilion Cenotaph
5021 49 Ave, Vermilion, AB
Vermilion
Alberta
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 53.3530133
Long. -110.8544213
Lat. 53.3530133
Long. -110.8544213
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