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Honouring the
Past, Promoting
the Future
Sarah Taylor
Public Relations Office, Lucknow Legion
Branch 309
First World War Centenary
1914-1918
This year marks the 100th anniver-
sary of the start of World War I, known
as "The Great War': When war broke out
in Europe in August 1914, Canada's
population was less than seven million.
Although Canada managed its internal
affairs, at the international level it was
legally a colony of the United Kingdom.
When England declared war, Canada
was automatically at war. By the end of
World War I, given the supreme sacri-
fices of the Canadian men and women
who served, Canada had truly achieved
nation status.
Some facts about Canada's involve-
ment in World War I:
• More than 650,000 men and women
from Canada and Newfoundland served
in World War I; over 66,000 gave their lives
and more than 172,000 were wounded.
• Canadians saw their first major
action at Ypres on April 22, 1915. To
honour a friend who died in this battle,
Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae wrote
In Flanders Fields.
• The Battle of the Somme began early
on the morning of July 1, 1916. The 1st
Newfoundland Regiment suffered espe-
cially heavy losses that day. Of the
approximately 800 Newfoundlanders
who went into battle, only 68 were at roll
call the following morning.
• The Battle of Vimy Ridge began on the
morning of Apri19, 1917, and lasted for four
days. It was the first time all four divisions of
the Canadian Corps fought together as one
formation. The Canadian victory at Vimy
Ridge is considered to be a key point in
shaping Canada as a nation.
• Canadians took part in the Battle of
Passchendaele from October to November
1917. In a muddy comer of Belgium, Cana-
dians overcame almost unimaginable
hardships to capture this strategic village.
• Approximately 70 Canadians were
awarded the Victoria Cross for "most
conspicuous bravery in the presence of
the enemy" during World War I.
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Poppies decorate the wreaths and crosses after the Remembrance Day Service in Lucknow. November 11, 2014.
Kinsmen
Donate
Wingham & District
Hospital Foundation
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Iucknowsentinel.com
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Placing Poppies after the Remembrance Day Service in Lucknow. November 11, 2014.
$1.50
HST included
PM40064683R07656
tine)
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
NEWS
Honouring the
Past, Promoting
the Future
Sarah Taylor
Public Relations Office, Lucknow Legion
Branch 309
First World War Centenary
1914-1918
This year marks the 100th anniver-
sary of the start of World War I, known
as "The Great War': When war broke out
in Europe in August 1914, Canada's
population was less than seven million.
Although Canada managed its internal
affairs, at the international level it was
legally a colony of the United Kingdom.
When England declared war, Canada
was automatically at war. By the end of
World War I, given the supreme sacri-
fices of the Canadian men and women
who served, Canada had truly achieved
nation status.
Some facts about Canada's involve-
ment in World War I:
• More than 650,000 men and women
from Canada and Newfoundland served
in World War I; over 66,000 gave their lives
and more than 172,000 were wounded.
• Canadians saw their first major
action at Ypres on April 22, 1915. To
honour a friend who died in this battle,
Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae wrote
In Flanders Fields.
• The Battle of the Somme began early
on the morning of July 1, 1916. The 1st
Newfoundland Regiment suffered espe-
cially heavy losses that day. Of the
approximately 800 Newfoundlanders
who went into battle, only 68 were at roll
call the following morning.
• The Battle of Vimy Ridge began on the
morning of Apri19, 1917, and lasted for four
days. It was the first time all four divisions of
the Canadian Corps fought together as one
formation. The Canadian victory at Vimy
Ridge is considered to be a key point in
shaping Canada as a nation.
• Canadians took part in the Battle of
Passchendaele from October to November
1917. In a muddy comer of Belgium, Cana-
dians overcame almost unimaginable
hardships to capture this strategic village.
• Approximately 70 Canadians were
awarded the Victoria Cross for "most
conspicuous bravery in the presence of
the enemy" during World War I.
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