Memorial to Military Engineers - Halifax, Nova Scotia
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These Bailey Bridge panels have been erected on the grounds of the Royal Artillery Park, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in recognition of the outstanding contribution of all military engineers who served in the Fortress and Port of Halifax since 1749.
Waymark Code: WM12GD0
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
Date Posted: 05/23/2020
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Inscription of the plaque mounted on the Bailey Bridge Panels:
Canadian Military Engineers Memorial
The Bailey Bridge
was developed in Britain and used to great
advantage by the Allied Forces' military
engineers in the 1939-1945 World War.
These Bailey panels were erected overlooking
the Royal Engineers' Parade Square in
recognition of the outstanding contribution
of all military engineers who served in the
Fortress and Port of Halifax since 1749.
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: Military Engineers who served in the Fortress and Port of Halifax, Nova Scotia
Marker Text:
Please refer to Detailed Description above
Who Put it Here?: Corps of Royal Canadian Engineers and the Military Association of Canada
Description of Memorial:
The plaque mounted on the Bailey Bridge Panels is approximately 5 feet tall and 5 feet wide. It is brown in colour and serves to pay tribute to the military engineers who served in Halifax since 1749.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
Date of dedication: Not listed
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