You possibly can SEE the Juno Seashore flag and study extra about Canada’s position in each World Wars on the Burlington Historic Society assembly Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. at Burlington Central Library.
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Did you Know? Burlington has a connection to the Juno Seashore Centre in Normandy, France.
It’s operated by the Juno Seashore Centre Affiliation in Canada, a non-profit group primarily based in Burlington, Ont.
On June 6, 2003 D-Day Veteran Garth Webb (and proud Burlingtonian) formally opened the Juno Seashore Centre stating. “This is the beach where Canadian soldiers stormed ashore 59 years ago”,
The Burlington Historic Society made a donation to the Juno Seashore Centre in 2024 – and in return have been despatched a Canadian Flag that had as soon as been flown on the Centre over the seashores of Normandy.
You possibly can SEE the Juno Seashore flag and study extra about Canada’s position in each World Wars on the Burlington Historic Society assembly Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. at Burlington Central Library.
Folks know concerning the Canadian and German trenches throughout the Nice Struggle, and who have been the Defenders and who have been the Aggressors.
However do we all know which was which?
Are tales of France’s farmers STILL discovering outdated bits of armaments from WWI true?
The RCAF celebrates its one centesimal anniversary 1924 – 2024. Nevertheless – RH Bullock of Burlington has a move for someday June19 1918 from the Royal Flying Corps/Royal Air Drive Canada)??
How outdated have been the troopers who fought bravely for the Allies ?
Some like Canadian Non-public Dewart was solely 16 when killed on the Somme. However he wasn’t the youngest.
Alan will reply a few of these questions and extra.
In honour of Remembrance Day, The Burlington Historic Society may have a wreath laid on the Burlington Cenotaph throughout the November 11, 2024 Remembrance Day ceremony.
Later, on Nov. 11 at 7 p.m., you’ll be able to attend the Burlington Historic Society’s assembly the place Alan Harrington of the Burlington Historic Society will share tales of his journeys to Juno and Normandy to expertise what his Grandfathers earlier than had performed throughout WWI and WWII. He additionally visited one other few battle websites that stay.
Be a part of them to listen to a primary particular person account of what it’s to stroll amongst these grounds this 12 months.
Monday Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. On the Burlington Central Library, within the Centennial Room.
Admission is Free. Everyone seems to be welcome. Convey a pal.
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