Fourteen Canadians are buried at Churkin Russian Naval Cemetary, on the outskirts of Vladivostok, Russia. These are the fallen of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force, totaling 4198 troops, which left Canada for Russia in 1918-1919.
Ben, what do you mean by "questioning" why they were sent over? From my point of view, ultimately they were there to support the Whites against the Reds. Just wondering what you're implying.
Hello Dr. Isitt, great video, it’s a shame more Canadians don’t know about this unusual period of Canada’s military history. You should consider submitting this, and any other relevant videos, to the Canada’s Got Treasures collection by joining our YouTube group (/group/TresorTreasure). It would be made available on our channel and website. Help celebrate Canadian diversity!
I was hoping you would explain more about, like you said, why there were so many foreigners buried there, and also a bit of background on the cemetery.
wots this all aboot eh?
TheStaticage01 4 months ago
I have just found out my relative is buried here. He was in the British Royal Navy and died July 1918. RIP Stoker Gilbert Britton.
One day I will visit this cemetery and pay my own respects. Thanks for posting this video. I have no doubt that his grave is in this film, somewhere!
MWCR 6 months ago
@edchristie1974 Yes but why stop the Reds ? Is it to stop the spread of communism because the West is run by corporations ?
idricool 10 months ago
Ben, what do you mean by "questioning" why they were sent over? From my point of view, ultimately they were there to support the Whites against the Reds. Just wondering what you're implying.
edchristie1974 11 months ago
Hello Dr. Isitt, great video, it’s a shame more Canadians don’t know about this unusual period of Canada’s military history. You should consider submitting this, and any other relevant videos, to the Canada’s Got Treasures collection by joining our YouTube group (/group/TresorTreasure). It would be made available on our channel and website. Help celebrate Canadian diversity!
Hamish,
Canada's Got Treasures, a VMC initiative
TreasuresTresors 1 year ago
I was hoping you would explain more about, like you said, why there were so many foreigners buried there, and also a bit of background on the cemetery.
emerpus01 1 year ago
is it there that they turned a part of the movie hunt of the red october?
smoothben11 2 years ago
It's one of the best places at that Cemetary.
Especially i like at autumn.
warpman1987 2 years ago