Rear Admiral Pitka Memorial

Rear Admiral Pitka

Victoria Edwards
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Rear Admiral Pitka Memorial

Fort St. James, British Columbia

This monument commemorates Rear Admiral Johan Pitka. He was the founder of Fort St. James, and he also fought in World War I.

Inscription

REAR ADMIRAL JOHAN PITKA

K. C. M. G. 1872-1944

 

Founder of the Estonian Settlement at Fort St. James

on the south shore of Stuart Lake 1924-1932

Britain's Ally in WWI

 

Location
Rear Admiral Pitka Memorial

389 Stuart Drive West
Fort St. James
British Columbia
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 54.4441774
Long. -124.2581445