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73rd anniversary commemoration of the Battle of the Atlantic (Hamilton, Ontario ) – May 6, 2018

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Source <a href='http://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/events/details/9519'>http://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/events/details/9519</a> <p></p><p>Please join us in commemorating the longest battle of the Second World War. The Ship's company of HMCS STAR along with local Sea Cadets and Veterans will march from HMCS STAR to the grounds of the HMCS HAIDA National Historic Site. Commodore Steven Waddell, Director General of Naval Strategic Readiness will be the Reviewing Officer. Following the parade, there will be a social gathering with light fare at HMCS STAR.</p><p><br />

Source http://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/events/details/9519

Please join us in commemorating the longest battle of the Second World War. The Ship’s company of HMCS STAR along with local Sea Cadets and Veterans will march from HMCS STAR to the grounds of the HMCS HAIDA National Historic Site. Commodore Steven Waddell, Director General of Naval Strategic Readiness will be the Reviewing Officer.

Following the parade, there will be a social gathering with light fare at HMCS STAR.

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