Byward Market - Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
The Canadian Role in the Defence of Hong Kong
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Le Rôle Des Canadiens Dans La Défense De Hong Kong
Photographed by Robert Rusaw, May 23, 2022
1. The Canadian Role in the Defense of Hong Kong Marker
The Canadian Role In The Defence Of Hong Kong
In late 1941, 1,975 Canadians arrived in Hong Kong to reinforce the garrison. They fought with courage and determination against overwhelming odds after the Japanese attacked on December 8. Many distinguished themselves under fire, including Company Sergeant-Major John Robert Osborn, who won Canada's first Victoria Cross of the Second World War. During the seventeen-day battle, 290 men died. After the surrender, 267 more perished during long years of harsh captivity. The Canadians' role in the defence of Hong Kong stands as an eloquent expression of their lasting honour.
À la fin de 1941, 1 975 Canadiens débarquèrent à Hong Kong pour renforcer la garrison. À la suite de l'attaque japonaise du 8 décembre, démunis, ils se battirent avec courage et détermination. Beaucoup se distinguèrent au feu, dont le sergent-major de compagnie John Robert Osborn, premier canadien à se mériter la Croix de Victoria lors de la Seconde Guerre mondiale. Au cours de cette bataille de 17 jours, 290 hommes furent tués.
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一九四一年秋季,一千九百七十五名加拿大军人抵达香港,增援香港卫戍部队。当日本军队于十二月八日发起攻击时,加拿大军人在极为不利的条件下进行了英勇顽强的抵抗。他们中有许多人在战火中立功,奥斯本军士长还为加拿大赢得了第二次世界大战中的第一枚维多利亚十字勋章。在持续十七天的战斗中,二百九十名加拿大军人阵亡。投降之后,又有二百六十七人在长年监禁的磨难中死去。加拿大军人在香港保卫战中的贡献充分体现了他们的持久荣誉。
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Photographed by Robert Rusaw, May 23, 2022
2. The Canadian Role in the Defense of Hong Kong Marker
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Historic Sites and Monuments Board, and the Victoria Cross and George Cross Recipients series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is December 8, 1941.
Location. 45° 26.319′ N, 75° 41.752′ W. Marker is in Ottawa, Ontario. It is in Byward Market - Parliament Hill. It is at the intersection of King Edward Avenue and Sussex Drive (Highway 93), on the right when traveling west on King Edward Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1001 King Edward Ave, Ottawa ON K1N 1J1, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Eastern 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 Rupert’s Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dr. Harold (Harry) Jennings
Photographed by Robert Rusaw, May 23, 2022
3. The Canadian Role in the Defense of Hong Kong Memorial
Photographed by Robert Rusaw, May 23, 2022
4. The Canadian Role in the Defense of Hong Kong Marker
Photographed by Robert Rusaw, May 23, 2022
5. The Canadian Role in the Defense of Hong Kong Marker
Photographed by Robert Rusaw, May 23, 2022
6. The Canadian Role in the Defense of Hong Kong Marker
Photographed by Robert Rusaw, May 23, 2022
7. The Canadian Role in the Defense of Hong Kong Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on October 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2022, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. This page has been viewed 198 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 30, 2022, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 7, 2022, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. 7. submitted on August 1, 2022, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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