Niagara-on-the-Lake in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
1st Canadian Parachute Battalion
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1er Bataillon de parachutistes canadiens
Photographed by Kevin Westell, June 2, 2025
1. 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion Marker
Formed on July 1st, 1942, the Battalion joined the British 6th Airborne Division in England in 1943 serving with them in Normandy, Belgium, Holland and Germany. Returning to Canada after VE Day, May 8th, 1945, the Battalion was stationed in Niagara-on-the-Lake awaiting transfer to the Japanese Theatre of War. Following VJ DAY, August 15, 1945, the Battalion was disbanded on September 30, 1945. Thus ended the service of this unique Battalion which, despite severe casualties, never lost a battle nor failed to achieve all objectives. Included in the many personal battle honours is a Victoria Cross recipiant.
Constitué le 1er juillet 1942, le Bataillon joint les rangs de la 6ème Division aéroportée britannique en 1943, en Angleterre, et sert pour cette division en Normandie,en Belgique, en Hollande et en Allemagne. De retour au Canada, après le jour de la Victoire en Europe, le 8 mai 1945, le Bataillon est stationné à Niagara-on-the-Lake en attendant son transfert vers des opérations se déroulant au Japon. Le 30 septembre 1945, à la suite du jour de la Victoire sur le Japon le 15 août 1945, le Bataillon unique qui malgré de lourdes pertes, n'a jamais perdu une bataille ni échoué dans l'atteinte de tous ses objectifs. La Croix de Victoriaf igure parmi les nom-breuses honneurs de guerre décernés à ses membres.
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Location. 43° 14.791′ N, 79° 4.372′ W. Marker is in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It can be reached from John Street E. This marker is adjacent to Scheaffe Road trail (a paved biking/walking trail), 100 metres south-east of the parking (for Butler's Barracks) at John St East and Charlotte St. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Niagara-on-the-Lake ON L0S 1J0, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe and in Niagara Canada. 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: The Scouting Movement In Canada / Le Scoutisme au Canada (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); From Colony To Nation: Standing On Guard For Canada
Photographed by Kevin Westell, August 31, 2025
2. 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion - Marker in context
Photo faces east and south-east, along Scheaffe Road trail, on the south-west edge of The Commons. This grass field is 500 x 200 metres. Formerly a military base, now used for a dog walking field, and occasional parties like cross-border scout get-togethers.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 4, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. This page has been viewed 161 times since then and 26 times this year. Last updated on September 1, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. Photos: 1. submitted on June 4, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. 2. submitted on September 1, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
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