This mountain was named in 1918 in honour of Lt. Henry Strachen V.C. Strachen led a cavalry charge of 129 mounted Canadians in the First World War and was awarded the Victoria Cross for his efforts. He later rose to the rank of Lt. Colonel and commanded the 1st Battalion of the Edmonton Fusiliers during the Second World War.
Canadian Rocky Mountains, British Columbia
Type
Other
Inscription
no inscription/aucune inscription
Location
Mount Strachan
Mount Strachan
Canadian Rocky Mountains
British Columbia
Mount Strachan
Mount Strachan
Canadian Rocky Mountains
British Columbia
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 50.3808933
Long. -114.8221607
Lat. 50.3808933
Long. -114.8221607
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