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WW1 - The Canadian National Vimy Memorial
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WW1 - The Canadian National Vimy Memorial
The Canadian National Vimy Memorial is a memorial site in France dedicated to the memory of Canadian Expeditionary Force members killed during the First World War. Designed by Walter Seymour Allward and inaugurated by King Edward VIII and French President Albert Lebrun on 26th July 1936. Date: 1936
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26th Expeditionary Forces Inaugurated Inauguration Ridge Seymour Skilled Vimy Walter 1936
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This evocative photograph captures the solemn and moving dedication ceremony of the Canadian National Vimy Memorial in France, held on July 26, 1936. The memorial, designed by Canadian sculptor Walter Seymour Allward, stands proudly atop Vimy Ridge, a site of significant strategic importance during the First World War. The Canadian Expeditionary Force, made up of brave and skilled soldiers, fought valiantly to capture the ridge from German forces in April 1917. The memorial was erected in their memory, with King Edward VIII of England and French President Albert Lebrun presiding over the inauguration. The monument's intricate design features a central sculpture of a lion, symbolizing strength and courage, flanked by two soldiers representing the fallen heroes. The memorial is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the Canadian forces during the Great War and a testament to their enduring legacy.
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