John McCrae
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Guelph marks 150 years since birth of ‘In Flanders Fields’ author John McCraeLt. Col. John McCrae was born in Guelph, Ont., on Nov. 30, 1872, and served in the First World War, including the Second Battle of Ypres where he penned the famous poem in 1915.CanadaMay 4, 2022
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100 Years of Poppies: From Flanders Fields to our lapelsAnna Guérin convinced the Canadian Great War Veterans’ Association to adopt the poppy. One hundred years later it’s still worn on lapels leading up to Remembrance Day.CanadaNov 9, 2021
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MUHC honours Montreal-based physician and poet who penned ‘In Flanders Fields’Medical staff and patients at the McGill University Health Centre honoured veterans including Montreal-based physician John McCrae who penned the iconic poem 'In Flanders Fields'.CanadaNov 11, 2019
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Guelph Storm’s John McCrae jersey auction raises over $7,500The team said all net proceeds from the sale will be donated to the Royal Canadian Legions in Guelph, Fergus and Elora.CanadaNov 21, 2018
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Beyond the battlefield: Scugog artist debuts paintings to showcase long-lasting impact of warTyler Briley's works are on display as part of the Scugog Memorial Library's new "100 Years of War" exhibit.FeaturesNov 9, 2018
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Events planned in Guelph to mark the centenary of John McCrae’s deathJohn McCrae was born in Guelph in 1872 and his childhood home still stands as a museum and memorial.CanadaJan 24, 2018
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5 Montreal stories you must read this week: November 13This week wasn't just about sewage, sewage, sewage - it was also about political debate, remembering our veterans and so much more.CanadaNov 13, 2015
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Handwritten copy of ‘In Flanders Fields’ remains in Montreal archivesThere are only three handwritten copies of In Flanders Fields penned by McCrae himself. One of them is part of a collection in the archives of McGill University's medical library.CanadaNov 11, 2015
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Most Canadians don’t know the words to ‘In Flanders Fields’: Ipsos pollMost Canadians know that the iconic war poem In Flanders Fields was written by John McCrae 100 years ago. Most Canadians don’t know, however, the correct first verse, according to a new survey released ahead of Remembrance Day.Nov 9, 2015
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Ceremony in Griesbach honours 100th anniversary of ‘In Flanders Fields’One-hundred years after it was written, Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae's iconic poem 'In Flanders Fields' continues to be a large part of Canada's history and this weekend, it was honoured at a ceremony in Edmonton.CanadaNov 1, 2015
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