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

The Military Museums invites the public to commemorate the 110th Anniversary of the Battle of the Somme.

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.

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

Event details

• Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

• Reception with cash bar

• Suggested minimum $10 donation to The Military Museums

• Speaker(s): to be announced

Sources and related information

• Event information: Calgary Salutes Heritage and History Committee.

• The Military Museums — 50th Battalion (CEF) (historical context)

• Battle of the Somme, 1916 — Wikimedia Commons (public-domain historical image)