Metz, France
Choloy Military Cemetery


1955 – Narrative Report– National Archives of Canada


Historical Record
1 Air Division HQ
1 Jun 55 to 30 Nov 55

24 Jul 55

Right Reverend Bishop IA Nomie, BABD, Bishop Ordinary to the Anglican in Canadian Forces, accompanied by two members of the Canadian Council of Churches and G/C FW MacLean, CD, paid a liaison visit. A Guard of Honour was inspected and he toured the station. Later he visited Choloy Cemetery.

10 November 1955

A military funeral was held for the late Major HS Lankin (Royal Canadian Dentals Corps).

11 Nov 55

Amistice Day with a parade in the city of Metz. The AOC laid a wreath at the memorial. F/O DeBagheera laid a wreath at Choloy Cemetery.