Commemoration of the 110th Anniversary of the Battle of the Somme

​Calgary Salutes invites the public to commemorate the 110th Anniversary of the Battle of the Somme.

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​The Battle of the Somme is a First World War battle honour shared by four military units that have called Calgary home: Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal Canadians), The Calgary Highlanders, and The King’s Own Calgary Regiment.

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​This lecture will explore how each unit participated in the 141-day battle, which ran from July 1 to November 18, 1916.

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​Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

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​Reception with cash bar

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​Suggested minimum $10 donation to The Military Museums

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​Speaker(s): to be announced

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​Event information: Calgary Salutes Heritage and History Committee.

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​https://www.calgarysalutes.ca/events/battle-of-the-somme-110th-anniversary