Penticton Regiment - Penticton, British Columbia
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At the corner of Martin Street and Nanaimo Avenue is the Lougheed Building where the Veteran Affairs office is located. Attached to the building is the plaque honoring the Penticton Regiment.
Waymark Code: WMQ8XP
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 01/12/2016
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A lot has changed since 1914 when the Penticton Regiment assembled at this corner of Martin Street and Nanaimo Avenue. We honor those brave men who gathered here preparing for the war ahead.
Transcription of plaque:
In August, 1914, the First Volunteers of Penticton assembled at the corner of Martin St. and Nanaimo Ave. The Regiment served with distinction on the battlefield throughout WW1. Notable actions in which the Regiment was involved included Vimy, Vpres, Amiens and the Battle of the Somme.
On this, the 80th Anniversary of Armistice Day, 1918, Veterans Affairs Canada is proud to recognise the Historical Significance of this location and the accomplishments of the Penticton Regiment.
11 November 1998
Date the Monument or Memorial was built or dedicated: 11/11/1998
Private or Public Monument?: Government
Name of the Private Organization or Government Entity that built this Monument: Veterans Affairs Canada
Geographic Region where the Monument is located: North America
Physical Address of Monument:
60 Nanaimo Avenue West
Penticton, British Columbia Canada
V2A 5K3
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