Passendale in West-Vlaanderen, Flanders, Belgium — Northwestern Europe
Canadian Victoria Crosses at Passchendaele
Croix du Victoria Canadienne ΰ Passchendaele
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, November 12, 2024
1. Canadian Victoria Crosses at Passchendaele Marker
Robert Shankland, 43rd Canadian Infantry Battalion, 26 October 1917
Colin Barron, 3rd Canadian Infantry Battalion, 6 November 1917
Philip Bent 9th Battalion, The Leicestershire Regiment, 1 October 1917 (KIA)
James Robertson, 27th Canadian Infantry Battalion, 6 November 1917 (KIA)
Cecil Kinross, 49th Canadian Infantry Battalion, 30 October 1917
Thomas Holmes, 4th Canadian Mounted Rifles, 26 October 1917
Christopher OKelly, 52th Canadian Infantry Battalion, 26 October 1917
Hugh Mckenzie, Canadian Machine Gun Corps, 30 October 19t7 (KIA)
George Mullin, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, 30 October 1917
George Pearkes, 5th Canadian Mounted Rifles, 30 October 1917
The Victoria Cross is the highest decoration for gallantry that a British or Commonwealth soldier can receive.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World I. In addition, it is included in the Victoria Cross and George Cross Recipients series
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Location. 50° 53.885′ N, 3° 0.849′ E. Marker is in Passendale, Vlaanderen (Flanders), in West-Vlaanderen. It is at the intersection of Canadalaan and Martingatstraat, on the right when traveling south on Canadalaan. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Canadalaan 35a, Passendale, Vlaanderen 8980, Belgium. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Benelux Low Countries, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Canadians at Passchendaele (here, next to this marker); The Canada Gate (here, next to this marker); Crest Farm (here, next to this marker); The Battle of Passchendaele (within shouting distance of this marker); Passchendaele Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); For Valour (approx. half a kilometer away); Recapture of Passendale (approx. half a kilometer away); In Memory of the Grenadiers
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, November 12, 2024
2. Canada Gate at Passendale
The Victoria Cross panel can be seen behind the Canada Gate panel.
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, November 12, 2024
3. Canada Gate at Passchendaele
Credits. This page was last revised on February 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 113 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 26, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. 2, 3. submitted on February 27, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.
