Enlistment of Caymanians in the Trinidad Volunteer Naval Reserve - 70 Years - George Town, Grand Cayman Island
Posted by: neoc1
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A Celtic cross on the sidewalk outside Elmslie Memorial United Church at 48 Harbour Dr., George Town, Grand Cayman Island commemorates the 201 Caymanians who enlisted in the Trinidad Volunteer Naval Reserve during World War II.
Waymark Code: WM107PT
Location: Cayman Islands
Date Posted: 03/16/2019
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A 7' high Celtic cross with a red nimbus has a plaque at its base commemorates the 201 Caymanians who enlisted in the Trinidad Volunteer Naval Reserve during World War II. The plaque is inscribed:
IN MEMORIAM
Marking the 70th anniversary year of the enlistment of
201 Caymanians who enlisted in the Trinidad Volunteer Naval Reserve
for service during during World War II
Dedicated on 13 November 2011
Remembrance Day Ceremony
From the website - History of the Cayman Islands: Link
"In the Second World War many Caymanians joined the Trinidad Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve and patrolled the Caribbean, or again served in the Merchant Navy. Two-thirds of Caymanian men contributed to the war effort, the highest of any allied nation."