Québec

Province Code
PQ
City/Municipality
Montréal
Memorial Number
24034-002
Type
Address
901 Lorimier Avenue
Location
Beside the Governor's House, facing Notre-Dame Street East
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
45.5232835, -73.5459456
Inscription

[front/devant] AUX PATRIOTES DE 1837-1838. VAINCUS DANS LA LUTTE, ILS ONT TRIOMPHÉ DANS L'HISTOIRE. LE SACRIFICE-CHEVALIER DE LORIMIER. A L'HÉROIQUE MÉMOIRE DE CARDINAL JOSEPH NARCISSE, DUQUETTE JOSEPH, DECOIGNE PIERRE-THÉOPHILE, HAMELIN FRANÇOIS-XAVIER, ROBERT JOSEPH-JACQUES, DAUNAIS AMABLE MORTS ICI SUR L'ÉCHAFAUD DANS L'HIVER DE 1838-1839 POUR LA LIBERTÉ DE LEUR PAYS. LA LUTTE PARLEMENTAIRE-LOUIS-JOSEPH PAPINEAU. A L'HÉROIQUE MÉMOIRE DE SANGUINET AMBROISE, SANGUINET CHARLES, DE LORIMIER CHEVALIER, NARBONNE PIERRE-RÉMI, NICOLAS FRANÇOIS, HINDERLANG CHARLES MORTS ICI SUR L'ÉCHAFAUD DANS L'HIVER DE 1838-1839 POUR LA LIBERTÉ DE LEUR PAYS. LA LUTTE ARMÉE-WOLFRED NELSON.

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Monument of the Patriots, 1837-1838

City
Montréal
Country
Type Description
Statue
Memorial CF Legacy ID
3995
City/Municipality
Montréal
Memorial Number
24034-001
Type
Address
5600 Parc-La Fontaine Avenue
Location
La Fontaine Park
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
45.5254021, -73.5739286
Inscription

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ANAHONTAHA CHEF HURON

JACQUES BRASSIER
JEAN TAVERNIER
NICOLAS TIBLEMONT
LAURENT HEBERT
ALONIE DELESTRES

NICOLAS JOSSELIN
ROBERT JURIE
JACQUES BOISSEAU
LOUIS MARTIN
CHRISTOPHE AUGIER

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DOLLARD
DES ORMEAUX

MAI 1660

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MITIWIMEG CHEF ALGONQUIN
ET QUATRE DE SES COMPAGNONS

ETIENNE ROBIN
JEAN VALETS
RENE DOUSSIN
JEAN LECOMPTE
SIMON GRENET

FRANCOIS CRUSSON

NICOLAS DUVAL
BLAISE JUILLET
MATHURIN SOULARD

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This statue was sculpted by Alfred Laliberté in honour of Dollard des Ormeaux's actions in 1660.

City
Montréal
Country
Type Description
Monument
Memorial CF Legacy ID
6154
City/Municipality
Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts
Memorial Number
24033-002
Type
Address
50 Saint-Joseph Street
Location
Beside the Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts City Hall
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
46.0474566, -74.2836009
Inscription
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Michel Litalien
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stelia (front)
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This memorial to the local war dead of the First and Second World Wars was erected by the Royal Canadian Legion in 1956.

City
Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts
Country
Type Description
Stelia - red granite
Memorial CF Legacy ID
3899
City/Municipality
Saint-Jérôme
Memorial Number
24033-001
Type
Address
Curé-Labelle Square
Location
Labelle Park
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
45.7783833, -74.0034341
Inscription

[plaque/plaque]

1914-1918

CHARLEMAGNE MAURICE
FRANCOIS GAUTHIER
DONALD RHEAUME
RAOUL CUIRIER
GUILLAUME LAPOINTE
EDOUARD LABELLE
PAUL-E. LEGAULT
ALFRED MAHER

1939-1945

LOUIS-JOSEPH DUFOUR
GEORGE PAQUETTE
FREDDY HERMITAGE
ARTHUR PAQUIN
EMILE MINGAN
LEOPOLD ROY
GERARD DESJARDINS
ROGER DESJARDINS
RAYMOND LAREAU
JAMES H. CLARK
GASTON CRAIG

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This memorial is dedicated to the local war dead of the First and Second World Wars.

City
Saint-Jérôme
Country
Type Description
Monument
Memorial CF Legacy ID
3911
City/Municipality
LaSalle
Memorial Number
24032-001
Type
Address
7771 Bouvier Street
Location
In front of the Royal Canadian Legion
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
45.4308556, -73.6132818
Inscription

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ERECTED BY THE CITY OF LASALLE TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN TRIBUTE TO THE MEN AND WOMEN OF LASALLE WHO FOUGHT AND DIED SO VALIANTLY FOR THEIR COUNTRY AND FREEDOM
WORLD WAR I 1914-1918
WORLD WAR II 1939-1945
KOREAN WAR 1950-1953
MERCHANT NAVY 1914-1918, 1939-1945

ÉRIGÉ PAR LA CITÉ DE LASALLE À LA GLOIRE DE DIEU ET DÉDIÉ À LA MÉMOIRE DE TOUS LES HOMMES ET FEMMES DE LASALLE QUI ONT VAILLAMMENT COMBATTU ET COURAGEUSEMENT DONNÉ LEUR VIE POUR LEUR PATRIE AFIN D'OBTENIR LA PAIX ET AUSSI LE BIEN-ÊTRE DE TOUS LES PEUPLES LORS DE LA PREMIÈRE GRANDE GUERRE 1914-1918 ET DE LA DEUXIÈME GUERRE MONDIALE 1939-1945 ET À LA GUERRE DE CORÉE 1950-1953, MARINE MARCHANDE 1914-1918 / 1939-1945

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This stele is dedicated to the citizens of LaSalle who fought and died during the two Great World Wars and the Korean War.

City
LaSalle
Country
Type Description
Stele
Memorial CF Legacy ID
3847
City/Municipality
Dorval
Memorial Number
24031-015
Type
Address
1335 Lakeshore Drive
Location
Peace Park Arboretum
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
45.4389483, -73.757705
Inscription

City of Dorval

Thursday Oct 8, 1992 at 15:00. His worship

Mayor Peter B Yeomans accompanied by Mr Claude

Dupras, Co-Chairman of Canada 125 Corporation,

representatives of the Horticultural Society, and citizens of

our community dedicated this Peace Park by the planting

of 12 trees representing the provinces and territories

as symbols of life creativity and hope for world peace

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Dorval's "Peace Park" was designated as part of Canada's 125th Birthday in 1992.

"Peace Parks Across Canada" was conceived and organized by the International Institute for Peace through Tourism (IIPT) in collaboration with "CANADA 125" and the National Capital Commission. As Canada celebrated its 125th Birthday, some 400 cities and towns across Canada dedicated a Park to Peace – with most parks dedicated at Noon local time, October 8th, as the National Peacekeeping Monument was being unveiled in Ottawa. The members of the winning design team included Cornelia H. Oberlander, landscape architect. Supporters included the Federation of Canadian Mayors and Municipalities, Canada Parks and Recreation Association, the Tourism Industry Association of Canada, Heritage Canada, World Wildlife Fund Canada, Friends of the Earth, Canadian Society of Landscape Architects, and local Rotary Clubs all across Canada. Project sponsors included VIA Rail, Greyhound Lines Canada, Ltd., CP Hotels and Resorts, Ramada International Hotels and Resorts, Four Seasons Ltd., Meridien Hotels, Concept 3 Advertising and Programmed Communications, Ltd.

Peace Parks Across Canada" has served as the foundation in launching the "IIPT Global Peace Parks Program" on the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month, 2000

At noon on October 9th, 2007 – one day after the precise 15th Anniversary of the original dedications, and as Canada continues to be a beacon of peace, Tolerance, and Understanding in a world of increasing violence and distrust, and a nation that celebrates diversity, a nation-wide re-dedication was co-ordinated.

Each of the original Peace Parks incorporated a ‘Bosco Sacro’ (Peace Grove) of 12 trees as a symbolic link with one another, and with nature - and as a symbol of hope for the future. The 12 trees were also symbolic of Canada’s 10 Provinces and two Territories. As there are now three Territories, a 13th tree was planted as part of the "Re-dedication Ceremony."

City
Dorval
Country
Type Description
Park
Photo Credit
Victoria Edwards
Memorial CF Legacy ID
10140
City/Municipality
Beaconsfield
Memorial Number
24031-014
Type
Address
269 Shore Road
Location
Heroes Park
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
45.4254328, -73.8629403
Inscription

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Capitaine Nichola Kathleen Sarah Goddard
17 mai 2006/ May 17, 2006
Kandahar, Afghanistan 

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En hommage
De ses frères et sœurs d’armes – artilleurs, tous les membres de la 2e Division du Canada et Forces opérationnelle interarmées (Est) et des femmes au service de la population au sein des services de police, d’incendie, paramédics et premier répondants.

Date et lieu de naissance : 2 mai 1980 Papouasie – Nouvelle-Guinée
Âge : 26
Unité : 1 Régiment – Royal Canadian Horse Artillery
Mention élogieuse : la Médaille du service méritoire, la Médaille du sacrifice (posthume)

La Capitaine Nichola Goddard, première femme militaire des Forces Armées canadiennes morte au combat occupant un rôle d’officier d’armes de combat. Nichola a écrit, de l’Afghanistan, le courriel suivant à ses parents quelques semaines seulement avant son décès.

Le 2 mai 2006
Chers Maman e Papa,

Les jours semblent passés comme bon leur semble. Certains jours filent à toute vitesse, d’autres sont très long. Nous sommes officiellement à mi-chemin maintenant, bien que j’aie de la difficulté à croire que cela fait trois mois que je suis ici. J’essaie de na pas oublier d’apprécier toutes les expériences – mêmes celles que je n’aime pas vraiment :)

J’ai beaucoup pensé au destin dernièrement. C’est tellement un hasard de naissance de nous retrouver à un endroit donné, à un moment donné, avec les choix que nous avons. Faire de ce monde un endroit meilleur, en particulier pour ceux qui sont nés dans des circonstances moins favorables que les nôtres, me parait une si grande responsabilité. C’est plus qu’une question de donner de l’argent aux organismes bien faisances; c’est agir et essayer d’améliorer les choses. Vous m’avez tous deux montré cela durant ma vie, mais ici, je le réalise encore plus que jamais auparavant.

Mon travail et mon rôle en Afghanistan ont un lien avec tout cela, mais ce sera aux organisations non gouvernementales qui viendront plus tard d’y voir. Ce sont elles qui influencent vraiment les choses. J’aime penser que, par ma présence, elles pourront venir bien plus vite et faire leur travail plus librement. Dès mon retour à Wainwright (Alberta), j’offrirai mes services pour essayer de faire des gestes significatifs. Je suis très touché d’être ici, de faire partie d »’une force bien plus grande que moi.

Avec tout mon amour,
Nichola

En mémoire de son sacrifice : un nouveau patrouilleur de la Garde Côtière canadienne sera nommé en l’honneur de Nichola Goddard. Il s’agit d’un groupe particulier de navires qui sont « dédiés à des héros ».

Autres navires nommés en l’honneur de :
Caporal Kaeble V.C. Royal 22e Régiment – 1918
Private Robertson V.C. 27th Battalion – 1917
Corporal Teather C.V. GRC/RCMP – 2004
Constable Carrière S.C. GRC/RCMP – 1997
G. Peddle S.C. Garde Côtière/Coast Guard – 1989
Corporal McLarem M.M.V. Royal Canadian Regiment – 2008
A. Leblanc, Agent de Pêches/Fisheries Officer – 1926
M. Charles S.C., M.B. Garde Côtière/Coast Guard – 1976
Captain Goddard M.S.M. Artillerie Royale Canadienne/Royal Canadian Artillery – 2006

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In Honour
From her brothers and sisters in arms – gunners and all members of the 2nd Division and Joint Task Force (East) and all women serving the population in police, fire, paramedic services as well as first responders.

Date and place of birth: May 2, 1980 Papua New Guinea
Age: 26
Unit: 1st Regiment – Royal Canadian Horse Artillery
Citation: Meritorious Service Medal, Sacrifice Medal (posthumous)

Captain Nichola Goddard, first female of the Canadian Armed Forces killed during combat duty while occupying a combat arms officer role. Nichola wrote the following e-mail to her parents from Afghanistan just weeks before her death.

May 2, 2006
Dear Mum and Dad,

The days seem to move along at their own pace. Some days fly by, and others creep along. We are officially at the halfway point now, though I can’t believe I’ve been here for three months. I try to remind myself to appreciate every experience – even the ones I don’t really enjoy. :)

I have been thinking a lot about fate lately. It was such an accident of birth that we ended up where we did when we did, that we are where we are now, with the choices that we have available to us. It seems to me that we have such a burden of responsibility to make the world a better place for those who were born into far worse circumstances. It is more than donating money to charities; it is taking action and trying to make things better. You have both shown me that throughout my life, but here I realize it more than ever.

My current job and role in Afghanistan is part of that, but it is more the non-governmental organizations that come later. They are the ones that really make the difference. I like to think that my being here means they will be able to come that much sooner and operate more freely. I will be looking for more opportunities to volunteer in Wainwright (Alberta) and to really try to make a difference. It is humbling to be here, part of something so much bigger than myself.

Love always,
Nichola

In memory of her sacrifice: a new Canadian Coast Guard patrol vessel will be named after Nichola Goddard. This particular group of vessels are described as “Hero Class”.

Other ships named in honour of:
Caporal Kaeble V.C. Royal 22e Régiment – 1918
Private Robertson V.C. 27th Battalion – 1917
Corporal Teather C.V. GRC/RCMP – 2004
Constable Carrière S.C. GRC/RCMP – 1997
G. Peddle S.C. Garde Côtière/Coast Guard – 1989
Corporal McLarem M.M.V. Royal Canadian Regiment – 2008
A. Leblanc, Agent de Pêches/Fisheries Officer – 1926
M. Charles S.C., M.B. Garde Côtière/Coast Guard – 1976
Captain Goddard M.S.M. Artillerie Royale Canadienne/Royal Canadian Artillery – 2006

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This memorial is dedicated to the memory of Captain Nichola Goodard, MSM. Captain Goddard was born in May 1980 to Canadian and British parents in Papua New Guinea, and lived in various locations across Canada. Captain Goddard was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for her exemplary service in Afghanistan from January 2006 until her death on May 17, 2006 during the Battle of Bayanzi, a small village on the outskirts of Kandahar City.

Acting upon reports that the Taliban would be making a large-scale attack on Kandahar City itself, Canadian and Afghan National Army troops deployed to the Bayanzi area to counter fighters massing in the village. As the only Forward Observation Officer, Captain Goddard performed with distinction throughout that day, calling in artillery fire and support from the US Apache helicopters overhead. Shortly after sunset, the Canadian troops moved into Bayanzi. As the Canadian troops started to turn around in the narrow Bayanzi lanes, two rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs) struck Captain Goddard's LAV.

City
Beaconsfield
Country
Type Description
Panel
Memorial CF Legacy ID
8671
City/Municipality
Dorval
Memorial Number
24031-013
Type
Address
Albert-de-Niverville Boulevard
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
45.449698, -73.7518952
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Boulevard
Albert-de-Niverville
Boulevard 

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Albert-de-Niverville Boulevard was named in memory of Air Vice-Marshal Joseph Lionel Alphege Albert De Niverville, CB.

Albert De Niverville was born in August 1897 in Montreal. Educated in Ottawa, he joined the Royal Flying Corps in 1917 and flew until the end of the First World War. Following the war, he was gazette as a Pilot Officer in the Canadian air force Reserve, working with the Air Board until March 1924, at which time he was appointed to the newly-formed Permanent RCAF on April 1, 1924. He served as a Flying instructor at Camp Borden until September 1927 and was then transferred to AFHG as Staff Officer Training until April, 1931. De Niverville returned to instructing at Station Vancouver where he instructed on sea planes and flying boats, transferring to Station Rockcliffe in 1932. He completed RAF Staff College in 1933 and returned to AFHQ from January, 1934 to February, 1936, followed by an appointment as Air Staff Officer for Military District No. 4 (Montreal) until February, 1939. At the outbreak of the Second World War, he returned to AFHQ then became CO of No. 2 Service Flying Training School in August, 1941 before being appointed Air Officer Commanding No. 3 Training Command, from October, 1941, to November, 1943. He was later appointed Air Member for Training at Air Force Headquarters. Following the Second World War, he joined the Department of Transportation, retiring in November, 1964.

City
Dorval
Country
Type Description
Street - street sign
Memorial CF Legacy ID
8792
City/Municipality
Beaconsfield
Memorial Number
24031-012
Type
Address
269 Shore Road
Location
Heroes Park
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
45.4254328, -73.8629403
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HMCS/NCSM Donnacona since 1943/ depuis 1943
The Royal Canadian Hussars (Montréal) since 1877/ depuis 1877
Le 2e Régiment d’artillerie de champagne, Artillerie royale canadienne depuis 1855/ The 2nd Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery since 1855
34e Régiment du Génie de combat/ 34 Combat Engineer Regiment since 1920/ depuis 1920
4e Bataillon Royal 22e Régiment (Châteauguay) depusi 1869/ since 1869
6e Bataillon Royal 22e Régiment depuis 1871/ since 1871
Le Régiment de Maisonneuve depuis 1880/ since 1880
Les Fusiliers Mont=Royal depuis 1869
The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada since 1862/ depuis 1862
The Canadian Grenadier Guards since 1764/ depuis 1764
The Royal Montreal Regiments since 1914/ depuis 1914
34e Battaillon des Services since 1972/ depuis 1972
34e Régiment des Transmissions/ 34 Signal Regiment since 1921/ depuis 1921
438e Escadron tactique d’helicoptères since 1943/ depuis 1943

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Honorer la Force de Réserve du Canada

Les forces de réserve du Canada représentent une tradition de service militaire remontant d’avant la Confédération. Strictement volontaire et composé de citoyens qui consacrent une partie de leur temps libre au service militaire, ils sont les représentants des Forces canadiennes auprès de la société canadiennes et appuient la Force régulière ici comme ailleurs dans le monde.

Elles étaient les unités du Canada sur les champs de bataille de la Première et de la Seconde Guerre mondiale bien avant que le Canada ait une armée professionnelle. De nombreuses unités de la région de Montréal ont été déployées sur tous les théâtres opérationnels et ont remporté de nombreux honneurs de bataille. Nous saluons le service et sacrifice de ces citoyens-soldats.

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Honouring the Reserve Force of Canada

Canada’s reserve forces represent a tradition of military service that goes back to before Confederation. Composed of citizens who voluntarily devote a portion of their spare time to military service and in doing so play a vital role in linking the Canadian Forces with Canadian society and supporting the regular Force at home and abroad.

They were the units of Canada on the battlefields of the First and Second World war well before Canada had a professional army. Reserve units from the Montreal area have deployed in every theater of operation and have won many battle honours. We salute the service and sacrifice of these citizen-soldiers.

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This memorial is dedicated to the citizen-soldiers of the Reserve Force units of the Montreal area.

City
Beaconsfield
Country
Type Description
Panel
Memorial CF Legacy ID
8793
City/Municipality
Beaconsfield
Memorial Number
24031-011
Type
Address
269 Shore Road
Location
Heroes Park
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
45.4254328, -73.8629403
Inscription

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John McCrea*
Poête et soldat
Poet and Soldier

En hommage

Un poème de la Grande Guerre, symbolisant le souvenir du sacrifice des Canadiens, intemporel et dépassant nos frontières.

LE COQUELICOT

Le coquelicot rouge, une plante indigène le long de la majeure partie du front occidental de la Première Guerre mondiale, est devenu un symbole éloquent du souvenir. C’est le principal emblème de la Légion royal canadienne, qui en distribue des millions chaque année aux Canadiens qui les portent le jour du Souvenir.

« Au champ d’honneur les coquelicots sont parsemés.. »

Le symbole familier du coquelicot doit une bonne part de sa célébrité au poète et soldat canadien John McCrae. Le poème le plus connu de McCrae, Au champ d’honneur, lui fut inspiré pas les coquelicots qui poussaient le long du front occidental et auxquels il fait allusion. Le poème débute ainsi « Au champ d’honneur les coquelicots/ Sont parsemé de lot en lot/ Près des croix.. »

AU CHAMP D’HONNEUR ET JOHN MCCRAE

On se souvient surtout de John McCrae comme l’auteur de Au champ d’honneur, le poème le plus connu de la Première Guerre mondiale.

L’HOMME

McCrae naquit à Guelph (Ontario) et servit comme artilleur pendant la guerre d’Afrique du Sud. Il fut plus tard professeur de médecine et médecin à l’Université McGill à Montréal. McCrae s’enrôla dès le Première Guerre mondiale, espérant une affectation d’artilleur, mais en raison de la pénurie de médecines, il accepta un poste de chirurgien de brigade dans une brigade d’artillerie.

LE POÉME

Au cours de la deuxième bataille d’Ypres, en 1915, McCrae soigna les blessés et pratiqua des chirurgies sur des soldats canadiens et alliés. Épuisé et attristé par la mort d’un ami cher, il composa Au champ d’honneur au cours d’une brève période de repos. Le poème fut publié le 8 décembre 1915 dans le Punch, où il connut un succès mondial presque immédiat. Il illustrait l’humeur belliqueuse des Alliés et affirmait la nécessité de rester fidèle à ceux qui étaient déjà mort.

LE LEGS

McCrae était devenu un poète de renommé mondiale, mais il continua de travailler comme chirurgien. Il servit dans plusieurs hôpitaux canadiens au cours de la guerre, ne ménageant ni son personnel ni sa propre personne. McCrae fut souvent malade mais se reposait peu et il succomba à une pneumonie le 28 janvier 1918. Il est inhumé au cimetière de Wimereux, en France. Des millions de personnes au Canada et à travers le monde lisent le poème de McCrae à chaque jour du Souvenir. Un musée historique situé dans le Halle aux draps, à Ypres (Belgique), a été baptisé en l’honneur de ce poème ; la salle des expositions spéciales du Musée canadien de la guerre, le musée nationale d’histoire militaire du Canada, porte le nom de McCrae.

In Honour

A poem of the Great War, symbolizing the memory of sacrifice of Canadians, timeless and exceeding our borders.

THE POPPY

The red poppy, a native plant along much of the Western Front during the First World War, has become a symbol of remembrance. It is the principal emblem of the Royal Canadian Legion, which distributes several million each year to be worn by Canadians on Remembrance Day.

“In Flanders Fields the Poppies Blow..”

The familiar symbol of the poppy owes much of its fame to Canadian poet and soldier John McCrae. In Flanders Fields, McCrae’s best-known poem, was inspired by and made reference to the poppies which grew along the Western Front. It opens, “In Flanders fields the poppies blow/ Between the crosses, row on row..”

IN FLANDERS FIELDS AND JOHN MCCRAE

John McCrae is best remembered as the author of In Flanders Fields, the most recognizable poem of the First World War.

THE MAN

McCrae was born in Guelph, Ontario and served as a gunner in the South African War. He was later a professor of medicine and physician at McGill University in Montreal. McCrae enlisted quickly at the outbreak of the First World War, hoping for a position as a gunner, but doctors were in short supply and he accepted an appointment as brigade-surgeon in an artillery brigade.

THE POEM

At the Battle of Second Ypres in April 1915, McCrae spent 17 days caring for the wounded and performing surgery on Canadian and Allied troops. Exhausted and saddened by the death of a close friend, he composed In Flanders Fields during a brief rest. The poem was published on 8 December 1915 in Punch magazine, where it achieved almost instant world-wide fame. It captured the Allies belligerent mood and the requirement to “keep faith” with those who had already died.

THE LEGACY

McCrae had become an internationally-recognized poet, but continued to work as a surgeon. He served in a number of Canadian hospitals during the war and pushed himself and his staff hard. McCrae was often sick but took little rest and succumbed to pneumonia on 28 January 1918. He is buried in Wimereux Cemetery, in France. McCrae’s poem is read by millions in Canada and around the world each Remembrance Day. A history museum in the Cloth Hall in Ypres, Belgium is named after his poem; the special exhibit gallery in the Canadian War Museum, Canada’s national museum of military history, is named for McCrae.

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This memorial is dedicated to the memory of Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, best known as the author of the poem “In Flanders Fields”.

Lieutenant Colonel John Alexander McCrae (1872-1918) was born in Guelph where he became a member of the Guelph militia regiment. McCrae studied at the University of Toronto and joined The Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada. In 1893, he trained as an artilleryman at the Royal Military College in Kingston. He returned to U of T, completed his B.A. and went on to study medicine. McCrae served in the artillery during the Second Boer War and upon his returned taught at the University of Vermont and McGill University. Joining at the very start of the First World War, McCrae worked as a field surgeon and was in charge of a field hospital during the Second Battle of Ypres when McCrae’s friend Lt Alexis Helmer was killed in battle. His burial inspired the poem “In Flanders Fields” which was written on 3 May, 1915 and published later that year. In June 1915, McCrae was made responsible for No. 3 Canadian General Hospital (McGill) at Dannes-Cammiers near Boulogne-sur-Mer. On 28 January 1918, while still in command, McCrae died of pneumonia. He was buried in the Wimereux Cemetery with full military honours and in the presence of General Sir Arthur Currie.

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