On Sunday May 7, the Battle of the Atlantic Memorial Service will start at 1:00 pm at Navy Hall, NOTL. It will include a parade and colour guard, music by the Niagara Falls Concert Band, gun crew and more. All are welcome. The event is held in partnership with Parks Canada and includes historic artifacts and displays on the Battle of the Atlantic, Navy Hall and Fort George, as well as food and beverages.
Five years, eight months and five days was the duration of the longest, largest and most complex battle of the Second World War, commonly known as “The Battle of the Atlantic.” Canada lost 2,000 sailors serving in the Royal Canadian Navy, 1,600 merchant mariners, and 752 airmen from the Royal Canadian Air Force. Many of these brave souls and commercial ships originated from the Niagara Region.
This event is being organized by the Royal Canadian Naval Association-Niagara Region.
About Us: The RCNA Niagara is one of 19 active chapters across Canada. It is a community organization that supports the Canadian Navy, both active and reserve, and Cadet organizations connected with the Canadian Armed Forces. Through community awareness and fundraising efforts, our work perpetuates the memory and deeds of those who gave their lives serving in our military forces.
