Calgary Soldiers’ Memorial (Virtual Tour)
The Calgary Soldiers’ Memorial is a war monument that recognizes the efforts of soldiers from Calgary who have made the ultimate sacrifice. It […]
Field of Crosses (Virtual Tour)
Calgary’s Field of Crosses is a seasonal war memorial that recognizes the efforts of soldiers from Calgary who have made the ultimate sacrifice. […]
KOCR Exhibit (Virtual Tour)
The King’s Own Calgary Regiment is a reserve armoured unit that is part of 41 Canadian Brigade Group in 3rd Canadian Division. The […]
MRU Field of Crosses (Virtual Tour)
Mount Royal University’s (MRU) Field of Crosses is a seasonal war monument that recognizes the efforts of former MRU students who have made […]
Thomas Riley
Thomas Riley was born in 1898 to proud mother Harriet Waterhouse and father Ezra Riley. The well-off family lived on a ranch in […]
John G. Pattison, V.C.
John George Pattison was one of four soldiers to earn the Victoria Cross at the Battle of Vimy Ridge in April of 1917. […]
Commander Mawer & HMCS Haida
Commander Charles “Chuck” Mawer found himself as a midshipman on HMCS Haida in 1936, just one year after graduating from high school. He first […]
Lt. Col. Russell Boyle
Russell Boyle, veteran of the Boer War, played a key role in the Battle of Kitcheners’ Wood. He was ordered to counterattack following […]
Lt. Col. Ross Ellis, DSO, CD
On October 31, 1944, the 5th Canadian Infantry Brigade was ordered to force a crossing over the Walcheren Causeway and establish a foothold […]