Central Vancouver in Metro Vancouver, British Columbia — Canadas West Coast (North America)
Japanese Canadian War Memorial
Photographed by Adam Margolis, October 9, 2023
1. Japanese Canadian War Memorial
Japanese Canadian War Memorial
This monument was dedicated on April 9, 1920 in lasting memory of more than 222 who answered the call of duty for Canada and to the 54 who sacrificed their lives in defense of freedom in WWI. Engraved on the monument is the honour roll of WWI and those who lost their lives in WWI, WWII, the Korean and Afghan War. A re-lighting of the memorial lantern, which was extinguished during WWII, took place on August 2, 1985 by WWI veteran, Sgt. Mitsui MM.
Century of Enlistment
Japanese Canadians were unable to enlist in BC at the start of the Great War. Under the leadership of Yasushi Yamazaki, the Canadian Japanese Association sponsored the training of a heroic battalion of 227 men in Vancouver in January 1916. Undeterred by refusal from government and disbandment, the volunteers travelled at their own expense to Alberta to enlist one by one in May 1916. Determined to represent Canada, they were fearless in battle, inspiring the victory on Vimy Ridge and other battles identified on the granite petals of the cenotaph. These brave men were awarded thirteen military medals and two St. George Crosses.
Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • War, World I
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Location. 49° 18.06′ N, 123° 7.93′ W. Marker is in Vancouver, British Columbia, in Metro Vancouver. It is in Central Vancouver. It is on Pipeline Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 650 Pipeline Rd, Vancouver BC V6G 3E2, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and memorial is on British Columbia’s Lower Mainland and in Coast & Mountains. Globally, it is in North America, in the Cascade Range, in the Inside Passage, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Stanley Park Rock Garden (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Vancouver's First Entertainment Hub (about 210 meters away); A Position of Honour (about 210 meters away); Warren G. Harding Memorial (about 210 meters away); The Rose Garden (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Shakespeare Garden (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Robert Burns (approx. half a kilometer away); Vancouver Rowing Club (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vancouver.
Photographed by Adam Margolis, October 9, 2023
2. Japanese Canadian War Memorial
Photographed by Adam Margolis, October 9, 2023
3. Japanese Canadian War Memorial
Photographed by Adam Margolis, October 9, 2023
4. Japanese Canadian War Memorial
Photographed by Adam Margolis, October 9, 2023
5. Japanese Canadian War Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on July 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 254 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 12, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
