Erin Legion hosting service to recognize Vimy anniversary
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 442 in Erin is hosting events to recognize the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge.
On April 9 at 2pm a service will take place at the Erin cenotaph, featuring the laying of a wreath by Marion Goegan, the niece of Hillsburgh’s Harold McConnell, who was killed at Vimy on April 9, 1917.
Following the service, there will be a reception at the Erin Legion (12 Dundas St. E.) that will include a presentation, music, videos, refreshments and a dozen displays on Vimy and WWI.
