Royal Winnipeg Rifles -- Provincial Capitol Building, Winnipeg MB
N 49° 53.065 W 097° 08.824
14U E 633108 N 5527426
This memorial plaque to the men who served in the Winnipeg Rifles is affixed to the wall inside the Manitoba Provincial Capitol Building.
Waymark Code: WMJXQ6
Location: Manitoba, Canada
Date Posted: 01/13/2014
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This inconspicuous memorial plaque is found on the second floor of the Manitoba Provincial Capitol building, near Legislative Library.
It is impossible to get a GPS reading inside the massive Capitol building, so the coordinates are for the center the dome.
There are several other plaques lined up along this interior hallway.
The text on this plaque reads as follows:
"1883 - 1983
Royal Winnipeg Rifles
(Little Black Devils)
In honour of all who served in the Regiment in the first century, and in glorious memory of those who paid the supreme sacrifice while serving with the Royal Winnipeg Rifles.
Dedicated on the centenary of the Regiment, Nov 9th, 1983"
Website pertaining to the memorial: [Web Link]
List if there are any visiting hours:
The Capitol is open daily 8am-6pm
Entrance fees (if it applies): free
Type of memorial: Plaque
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