Veterans Memorial - Monument aux anciens combattants - Lachute, Québec
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N 45° 39.341 W 074° 20.364
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This monument, in memory of the brave soldiers from Argenteuil, is located in the Lachute City Hall Park. Ce monument, à la mémoire des braves soldats d'Argenteuil, est situé dans dans le parc de l'hôtel de ville de Lachute.
Waymark Code: WM12NP3
Location: Québec, Canada
Date Posted: 06/23/2020
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Inscription on the plaque:

100th Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge.

In memory of the brave soldiers from Argenteuil who fought in this historic battle on April 9, 1917, and to those who served with distinction: Lcol. Thain Wendell MacDowell, Victoria Cross and Maj. John Stuart Earl Todd, Military Cross.

100e anniversaire de la bataille de la crête de Vimy.

À la mémoire des braves soldats d'Argenteuil qui ont combattu dans cette bataille historique le 9 avril 1917, et à ceux qui ont servi avec distinction: Lcol. Thain Wendell MacDowell, Croix de Victoria et Maj. John Stuart Earl Todd, Croix militaire.

Vimy Foundation - Fondation Vimy: (visit link)
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial

In Honor Of: The brave soldiers from Argenteuil - À la mémoire des braves soldats d'Argenteuil

Marker Text:
Please refer to detailed description above


Date of dedication: April 9, 2017 - Le 9 avril 2017

Who Put it Here?: The Vimy Foundation - La Fondation de Vimy

Description of Memorial:
This waymark consists in a rectangular granite monument placed at the foot of the Lachute Cenotaph on April 9th, 2007. It honours the brave soldiers from Argenteuil and singles out two decorated officers. It is located in City Hall Park, at the corner of Argenteuil and Principale Street. There are other memorials to fallen soldiers in the park. There are tall trees in the park and picnic tables for those who may need to rest. The park can be accessed at any time. Ce waymark consiste en un monument rectangulaire en granit placé au pied du cénotaphe de Lachute le 9 avril 2007. Il rend hommage aux braves soldats d'Argenteuil et distingue deux officiers décorés. Il est situé dans le parc de l'hôtel de ville, au coin des rues d'Argenteuil et Principale. Il y a d'autres monuments aux soldats tombés au combat dans le parc. Il y a de grands arbres dans le parc et des tables de pique-nique pour ceux qui pourraient avoir besoin de se reposer. Le parc est accessible à tout moment.


Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed

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