Name/Title
1st Canadian Division MemorialEntry/Object ID
2016x.08.58Description
A stone Memorial with a large cross on top at Vimy, France, in memory of all soldiers of the 1st Canadian Division killed during the attack on Vimy Ridge, April 9, 1917. This monument was unveiled at Christmas 1917. Three soldiers are at the bottom left corner paying their respect to their comrades.Made/Created
Date made
1917 - 1917Notes
Date: December, 1917
Material(s): Paper ; InkLexicon
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1st Canadian DivisionRelated Places
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Vimy, FranceContinent
EuropeNotes
The cross marks the area of final objective of the 1st Canadian Division during its assault on Vimy Ridge. On the far right of the Canadian Corps that day, it had the furthest to advance before actually reaching the ridge.
The base carries the inscription:
"In proud memory of all soldiers of the 1st Canadian Division who fell in the investment, assault and defence of Vimy Ridge, March 4th, April 9th, July 23rd, AD 1917. This mark is set by their comrades in arms. Gloria in excelsis deo. Christmas 1917".
(Source: http://www.webmatters.net/txtpat/index.php?id=1541)Related Events
Event
Battle of Vimy Ridge, World War I