St. Francois Xavier Historical Society War Memorial - St. Francois Xavier, Manitoba, Canada
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This multi-war memorial is located in front of the St. Francois Xavier municipal office.
Waymark Code: WMVKXF
Location: Manitoba, Canada
Date Posted: 05/01/2017
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This memorial is dedicated to those who served in World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and those who have served in Canada's Peacekeeping forces in various conflicts. It is a relatively new memorial, having been placed in 2006.
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
World War I
World War II
Korean War
In Honor Of: Those who served
Marker Text:
Lest We Forget
Dedicated by a grateful community
To those who served
Moreso to those
Who gave their lives
World War I
World War II
Korea
Peacekeepers
Let us Strive for Peace
to Honour Their Memory
St. Francois Xavier Historical Society
Rural Municipality of St. Francois Xavier
Manitoba Culture Heritage & Tourism 2006
Date of dedication: 2006
Who Put it Here?: St. Francois Xavier Historical Society, Rural Municipality of St. Francois Xavier, Manitoba Culture Heritage & Tourism
Description of Memorial:
The memorial is a polished black stone monument, set on a polished grey stone base, which is set on a concrete base. A red poppy and maple leaf are intertwined at the top, and the text is in white. The list of sponsors and the date of the memorial is engraved on the top side of the stone base.
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