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Calgary World War Memorial

 
 
Calgary World War Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 29, 2022
1. Calgary World War Memorial
Inscription.
In memory of
Lt. Col. R.L. Boyle
officers N.C.O.s
& men of the
Tenth Battn.
who fell at the
Second Battle of
Ypres
April 22nd
1915

Erected by surviving
members of the Battalion
—————
To the honour and glory of God
in memory of the officers N.C.O.s
and men of the Calgary
Highlanders who gave their
lives in the war 1939-1945.
Perpetuating Unit of 10th Bn. C.E.F.
God save our King

 
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & PatriotismWar, World IWar, World II.
 
Location. 51° 2.763′ N, 114° 3.461′ W. Memorial is in Calgary, Alberta, in Calgary Metropolitan Region. It is in Downtown Commercial. It is on Macleod Trail Southeast just south of 7 Avenue Southeast, on the right when traveling north. Marker is mounted the Calgary City Hall building, on the right side of west/front entrance. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 800 Macleod Trail Southeast, Calgary AB T2G 5E6, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Alberta’s Calgary Area. It is also in the Prairies. 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 and also Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Calgary City Hall (here, next to this marker); Calgary City Hall / Hτtel de ville de Calgary (a few steps from this marker); Raoul Wallenberg Corner (a few steps from this marker); This Cairn is Erected to Commemorate the Following
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(about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Cathedral Church of the Redeemer (about 180 meters away); a different marker also named Cathedral Church of the Redeemer (about 180 meters away); North-West Travellers Building (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Doll Block (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Calgary.
 
Calgary World War Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 29, 2022
2. Calgary World War Memorial
(memorial is on right side of west/front entrance)
Calgary City Hall (<i>west/front elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 29, 2022
3. Calgary City Hall (west/front elevation)
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on April 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 210 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on April 28, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
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Jun. 7, 2026