This mountain was named in 1917 in honour of the village of St. Eloi. Canadian troops fought near this village during the First World War.
St. Eloi Mountain
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This mountain was named in 1917 in honour of the village of St. Eloi. Canadian troops fought near this village during the First World War.
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This ridge was named in 1917 in honour of the Lys River. This river flows through Armentieres, France. Canadian troops fought in this area during the First World War.
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This ridge was named in honour of La Coulotte which is located near Lens, France. It was likely the scene of a First World War battle in which Canadian troops participated.
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This peak was named in honour of La Coulotte which is located near Lens, France. It was likely the scene of a First World War battle in which Canadian troops participated.
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This mountain was named in 1917 in honour of the village of Hollebeke in Belgium near the French border, about five miles from Ypres. Canadian troops fought in and near Hollebeke during the First World War.
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The original Gravenstafel Ridge is located in the Flanders area of northern France. One of the highest points in the area, the ridge was the scene of several battles involving the Canadian Army during the First World War. Their efforts and sacrifices were honoured by the naming of this attractive feature.
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This mountain was named in 1922 in honour of HMS Glasgow which was a cruiser engaged in the Battle of the Falkland Islands during the First World War. The Cornwall (48019-062) and Glasgow, together with HMS Kent (48019-108), were pursuing three German warships that were trying to escape the main battle and seek refuge in Tierra del Fuego. Choosing to concentrate their attention on the German light cruiser Leipzig, HMS Glasgow engaged first, attempting to slow down the fleeing German ship and allow the Cornwall to catch up and assist. The Glasgow suffered some hits but the tactic was successful and soon HMS Cornwall came into range and hit the Leipzig. The two English ships then engaged their wounded quarry from opposite sides, their fire becoming more and more effective as they slowly closed the range. The Leipzig heeled over and sank rapidly by her bows. The British ships could rescue only 18 of the 286 sailors.
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This mountain was named in 1917 in honour of HMS Chester. HMS Chester was a cruiser of the 4th Light Cruiser Squadron which was engaged in the Battle of Jutland during the First World War. It was severely damaged, its crew suffered 81 casualties. John Cornwell's (48019-062) actions aboard HMS Chester led to him becoming the youngest person to be awarded the Victoria Cross.
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This mountain was named in 1918 in honour of Rear Admiral Sir Reginald Y. Tyrwhitt. Tyrwhitt commanded destroyer flotillas during the First World War.
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This mountain was named in 1918 in honour of Major General Victor W. Williams. Williams was an officer in the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War and was severely wounded and taken prisoner in 1916 in Belgium.