Canadian Cross of Sacrifice Arlington National Cemetery

This large granite cross was donated by the Canadian government in 1927 to honor all those Americans who fought with Canada in the early part of World War I prior to U.S. entry into the war. The cross was dedicated on Armistice Day in 1927 and is composed of a 27 foot tall gray granite cross adorned with a bronze sword. Around the base is inscribed the words of Canadian Prime Minister MacKenzie King during the dedication ceremony; following World War II and Korea additional words were inscribed to further honor Americans who served with Canada.

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