What is unique about the Vimy Ridge Memorial?

What is unique about the Vimy Ridge Memorial?

The Canadian National Vimy Memorial not only marks the site of Canada’s most significant First World War engagement, it also stands as a tribute to all Canadians who served during the First World War, particularly those killed in France whose final resting place was unknown.

Where is Vimy Ridge in France?

France
Vimy
Battle of Vimy Ridge/Locations

How is the Battle of Vimy Ridge remembered?

The Canadian National Vimy Memorial honours all Canadians who served during the First World War. The Memorial bears the names of those who died in France with no known grave. It is located at the site of Canada’s victory during the Battle of Vimy Ridge.

Does Canada own land in France?

France ceded to Canada perpetual use of a portion of land on Vimy Ridge on the understanding that Canada use the land to establish a battlefield park and memorial….Canadian National Vimy Memorial.

Where is Canada’s ww1 memorial?

Vimy Ridge
Canada’s most impressive tribute overseas to those Canadians who fought and gave their lives in the First World War is the majestic and inspiring Canadian National Vimy Memorial which overlooks the Douai Plain from the highest point of Vimy Ridge, about ten kilometres north of Arras.

Does Canada have land in France?

What country owns Vimy Ridge?

Canada
Vimy became a symbol for the sacrifice of the young Dominion. In 1922, the French government ceded to Canada in perpetuity Vimy Ridge, and the land surrounding it.

What names are on the Vimy Ridge Memorial?

The Vimy Memorial is inscribed with the names of 11,285 Canadians who were killed on French soil and have no known graves.

What day do we remember on April 9?

Vimy Ridge Day