London in Middlesex County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
"Holy Roller"
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 1, 2009
1. Holy Roller Marker
by 1st Hussars, 4th June 1950
in memory of the First Hussars who fell
in two World Wars
The only tank of 6th Canadian Armoured
Regiment (1st Hussars) to complete campaign in North-West Europe
D-Day 6th June 1944
VE-Day 8th May 1945
Erected 1950 by 1st Hussars.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, World I • War, World II.
Location. 42° 59.429′ N, 81° 14.958′ W. Memorial is in London, Ontario, in Middlesex County. It is on Central Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Marker is mounted on "Holy Roller," the M4 Sherman tank on display in Victoria Park. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: London ON N6A 3G7, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in the Southwest Ontario Area and in Southwestern Ontario. It is also in Central Canada. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony, the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and Ruperts Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The 1st Hussars (here, next to this marker); 50th Anniversary of the Allied Invasion of Normandy (here, next to this marker); The British Garrison in London (within shouting distance of this marker); London Women's Monument (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); First Baptist Church (about 210 meters away); Toddle Inn
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Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 1, 2009
2. "Holy Roller" and Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 2, 2009
3. Victoria Park Entrance
At Central Avenue and Clarence Street.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr.
4. The 1st Hussars Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 3,142 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 13, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 3. submitted on May 14, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 4. submitted on May 13, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
