Metchosin Veteran's Memorial - Victoria, BC
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The A-Team
N 48° 22.840 W 123° 31.840
10U E 460706 N 5358747
The memorial is located on the side of Metchosin Road in front of St. Mary the Virgin church. It's dedicated to remembering the fallen of WWI, WWII, and the Korean War.
Waymark Code: WMHD3J
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 06/25/2013
Views: 4
This understated memorial is easily-accessed and sits in front of St. Mary the Virgin church, which was built in 1873. The church's cemetery holds the resting places of many local pioneers, including John Witty and the world's first boy scout. Nearby are the spectacular Witty's Lagoon and the "downtown" area of Metchosin.
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
WWI, WWII, and Korea
In Honor Of: Lest we forget our fallen comrades
Marker Text:
LEST WE FORGET
OUR FALLEN COMRADES
WWI - 1914-18
WWII - 1939-1945
KOREA - 1950-53
ERECTED BY BR 221 RCL-BESL
1957
Date of dedication: 1957
Who Put it Here?: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 221
Description of Memorial:
The memorial consists of three-tiers of stone with a plaque and a flagpole behind. It's located in front of St. Mary the Virgin church, which was built in 1873. I found the memorial while visiting several Waymarks at the church.
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