OTTAWA, ON – Members of the public and media were encouraged to attend The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa (Duke of Edinburgh’s Own) Battle of Vimy Ridge Commemoration Parade today in downtown Ottawa, Ontario.
The parade left Cartier Square Drill Hall, 2 Queen Elizabeth Dr. and marched to the National War Memorial, where a brief ceremony took place at approximately.
The event marked the First World War battle in April 1917, one of the most historic battles in Canadian history, which involved significant numbers of Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa (Duke of Edinburgh’s Own), many of whom made the ultimate sacrifice.
12 officers and 550 other ranks of the Regiment were tasked to the first four waves of the attack and suffered severe casualties including four officers and 82 other ranks killed. An additional 223 were wounded. The Regiment was awarded one Victoria Cross, three Distinguished Conduct Medals, and 18 Military Medals for actions by its members. The Regiment proudly holds an official Battle Honour for these actions.
The Regiment serves as Ottawa’s official regiment, providing ceremonial guards of honour for visiting dignitaries, national ceremonies and other events.
OTTAWA, ON – APRIL 06: Members of the Canadian Armed Forces, 33 Canadian Brigade Group, Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa (Duke of Edinburgh’s Own) during Battle of Vimy Ridge Commemoration Parade on April 6, 2024, at Cartier Square Drill Hall / National War Memorial in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/richardawhittaker.ca
OTTAWA, ON – APRIL 06: Members of the Canadian Armed Forces, 33 Canadian Brigade Group, Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa (Duke of Edinburgh’s Own) during Battle of Vimy Ridge Commemoration Parade on April 6, 2024, at Cartier Square Drill Hall / National War Memorial in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/richardawhittaker.ca
OTTAWA, ON – APRIL 06: Members of the Canadian Armed Forces, 33 Canadian Brigade Group, Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa (Duke of Edinburgh’s Own) during Battle of Vimy Ridge Commemoration Parade on April 6, 2024, at Cartier Square Drill Hall / National War Memorial in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/richardawhittaker.ca)
OTTAWA, ON – APRIL 06: Members of the Canadian Armed Forces, 33 Canadian Brigade Group, Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa (Duke of Edinburgh’s Own) during Battle of Vimy Ridge Commemoration Parade on April 6, 2024, at Cartier Square Drill Hall / National War Memorial in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/richardawhittaker.ca)
OTTAWA, ON – APRIL 06: Members of the Canadian Armed Forces, 33 Canadian Brigade Group, Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa (Duke of Edinburgh’s Own) during Battle of Vimy Ridge Commemoration Parade on April 6, 2024, at Cartier Square Drill Hall / National War Memorial in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/richardawhittaker.ca)
OTTAWA, ON – APRIL 06: Members of the Canadian Armed Forces, 33 Canadian Brigade Group, Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa (Duke of Edinburgh’s Own) during Battle of Vimy Ridge Commemoration Parade on April 6, 2024, at Cartier Square Drill Hall / National War Memorial in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/richardawhittaker.ca)
OTTAWA, ON – APRIL 06: Members of the Canadian Armed Forces, 33 Canadian Brigade Group, Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa (Duke of Edinburgh’s Own) during Battle of Vimy Ridge Commemoration Parade on April 6, 2024, at Cartier Square Drill Hall / National War Memorial in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/richardawhittaker.ca
OTTAWA, ON – APRIL 06: Members of the Canadian Armed Forces, 33 Canadian Brigade Group, Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa (Duke of Edinburgh’s Own) during Battle of Vimy Ridge Commemoration Parade on April 6, 2024, at Cartier Square Drill Hall / National War Memorial in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/richardawhittaker.ca)
OTTAWA, ON – APRIL 06: Members of the Canadian Armed Forces, 33 Canadian Brigade Group, Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa (Duke of Edinburgh’s Own) during Battle of Vimy Ridge Commemoration Parade on April 6, 2024, at Cartier Square Drill Hall / National War Memorial in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/richardawhittaker.ca)
OTTAWA, ON – APRIL 06: Members of the Canadian Armed Forces, 33 Canadian Brigade Group, Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa (Duke of Edinburgh’s Own) during Battle of Vimy Ridge Commemoration Parade on April 6, 2024, at Cartier Square Drill Hall / National War Memorial in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/richardawhittaker.ca)
