Purpose of The Memorial Wall

- HONOR the Canadians who followed their conscience and fought for freedom in the Vietnam War.

- EDUCATE and raise public awareness of Canadians participation in the Vietnam War.

- STIMULATE the spirit of patriotism in Canada.

• The design was the idea of Doug Anderson, program director of the Fargo Air Museum. The wall is in the shape of the Canadian flag, to reflect the heritage of those who gave their lives.

• It is 6' high and 12' wide. The Memorial is a "moving wall", consisting of six panels that make up the flag, and a separate elevated maple leaf that affixes to the center of the wall.

• The Wall is made of thin aluminum, formed and welded together and filled with Styrofoam insulation. The panels were powder coated for durability.

• The names of 121 Canadians confirmed killed in the Vietnam War serving with the US Armed Forces are inscribed on the wall, including the 7 "Missing in Action".

• Names are listed chronologically. The names of two Canadian military personnel killed in action and two missing in action in Vietnam while serving with International Control Security Commission are listed separately.

Canadian Casualties Listed on the C.V.V.A. Memorial Wall

Canadians in The Vietnam War

• During the cold war, the Canadian military stood shoulder to shoulder with American and West European forces as a deterrent to communist forces in that part of the world. From 1961 to 1975, the United States of America fought "communist aggression" in South-East Asia.

• While Canada was not officially involved in the Vietnam War due to their commitments to the ICSC, thousands of Canadians who felt the cause was right, crossed over the border and joined the the United States Armed Forces. Others who were working in the U.S.A. were drafted. An estimated 12,000 served in the Vietnam War because of ideological and moral support of the American war effort.

• The coalition of Canadian Vietnam Veterans Association was formed in 1986. The C.V.V.A. is dedicated to assist and support Vietnam War era veterans and their families and to perpetuate the memory and deeds of the fallen.

   

  

  Memorial Wall Trailer

  The Memorial Wall Trailer is used to transport the "Memorial" to various locations in Canada and the United States for display. It's our way of honoring the memory of our fallen comrades.

  Memorial Wall Fund Raising

  • It is only through the generous contributions of donors and friends of the Canadian Vietnam Veterans Association that we are able to proceed with the memorial wall.

  • The C.V.V.A. (Manitoba) is actively pursuing financial support for the memorial fund. Any and all contributions will be greatly appreciated.

  • Donations can be made at any C.V.V.A functions, or sent to:

  C.V.V.A. Memorial Wall Fund
  813 Nottingham Ave
  Winnipeg, Manitoba,
  Canada  R2K 2C9
  Phone: 204.668.8774

  Thank You!