Saint-John Memorial Cross - Saint-John, New Brunswick
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N 45° 17.258 W 066° 02.160
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This memorial to fallen soldiers and veterans is located in the Jervis Bay - Ross Memorial Park, on Graham Street, in Saint-John, New Brunswick.
Waymark Code: WM12FGZ
Location: New Brunswick, Canada
Date Posted: 05/16/2020
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This memorial to the war dead of the First and Second World Wars and the Korean War was erected on behalf of Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 53. The cross of sacrifice contains the image of a crusader's sword. Around the base of the memorial are plaques providing details on local veterans who have passed away.
Inscription found on the monument:
Lest We Forget
W.W. I 1914-1918
W.W. II 1939-1945
KOREA 1950-1953
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Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
W.W. I 1914-1918
W.W. II 1939-1945
KOREA 1950-1953
In Honor Of: In honour of those men and women who gave so unselfishly.
Marker Text:
We salute those men and women who gave so unselfishly.
Lest We Forget
W.W. I 1914-1918
W.W. II 1939-1945
KOREA 1950-1953
Who Put it Here?: Branch No. 53, Royal Canadian Legion
Description of Memorial:
Together, the five bases of the monument and the granite Cross of Sacrifice measure approximately 15 feet high. A bronze crusader's cross is mounted on the Cross. The names of some of the soldiers who lost their lives are inscribed on small plaques at the foot of the monument. The monument is located on top of a hill from where the city below can be seen.
Date of dedication: Not listed
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