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Ceremony honours Canadian WW2 veterans from the Battle of Hong Kong
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Ceremony honours Canadian WW2 veterans from the Battle of Hong Kong
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August 16, 2020
Saturday, Aug. 15 marked the 75th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day, and the Lethbridge Legion partnered with the Hong Kong Veterans Commemorative Association to hold a service to honour the occasion. Eloise Therien has more.
Ceremony honours Canadian WW2 veterans from the Battle of Hong Kong
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August 16, 2020
Saturday, Aug. 15 marked the 75th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day, and the Lethbridge Legion partnered with the Hong Kong Veterans Commemorative Association to hold a service to honour the occasion. Eloise Therien has more.
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