Ottawa, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Cross of Sacrifice / Croix du Sacrifice

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 29, 2023

1. Cross of Sacrifice / Croix du sacrifice Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

The Cross of Sacrifice is a common feature found in Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemeteries and plots world wide. It emphasizes both the military character of the cemetery and the religious affiliation of the majority of the war dead. Designed by one of the Commission's principal architects, Sir Reginald Blomfield, this Cross, erected in 1957, is one of 25 placed in cemeteries across Canada where there are significant numbers of war dead.

La Croix du Sacrifice est un élément que l'on retrouve dans des cimetières et des lots de la Commission partout dans le monde. Elle met en valeur la nature militaire du cimetière et l'appartenance religieuse de la majorité de ceux qui sont morts à la guerre. Conçue par l'un des principaux architectes de la Commission, Sir Reginald Blomfield, cette croix a été érigée en 1957 et figure parmi les 25 qui ont été installées partout au Canada, dans des cimetières où un nombre important de soldats morts à la guerre sont inhumés.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites

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• Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the The Cross of Sacrifice series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1957.

Location. 45° 26.842′ N, 75° 39.513′ W. Marker is in Ottawa, Ontario. Marker and Cross are in the Veterans Section (Section 27) of Beechwood, The National Cemetery of Canada. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 402 St Laurent Boulevard, Ottawa ON K1L 8A6, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Veteran Field of Honor / Champ d'honneur des anciens combattants (here, next to this marker); Henry Duncan Graham Crerar (here, next to this marker); Charles Foulkes (here, next to this marker); Le Howitzer L5 Howitzer (a few steps from this marker); Honoured Dead Committed to Fire (a few steps from this marker); Ter Herdenking van de in Canada Gevallen Nederlanders (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Le Howitzer L5 Howitzer (a few steps from this marker); Cross of Sacrifice (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ottawa.

Also see . . . The Cross of Sacrifice. (Submitted on October 19, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 29, 2023

2. Cross of Sacrifice / Croix du Sacrifice Marker

Cross seen in distance

Cross of Sacrifice / Croix du Sacrifice image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 29, 2023

3. Cross of Sacrifice / Croix du Sacrifice

Credits. This page was last revised on October 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 42 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 19, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.