Merrickville has its very own Vimy Oak through the efforts of the Merrickville and District Community Health Centre, the Merrickville branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 245), and the Village of Merrickville-Wolford. A planting ceremony took place at the Merrickville-Wolford Cenotaph, 400 St. Lawrence Street, Saturday, May 13, at 10 am.
The Vimy Oak descends from acorns gathered from the battlefield after the battle of Vimy Ridge April 9-12, 1917.
A plaque commemorates the Oak and honours the soldiers who fought in the battle including three soldiers from Merrickville who died during the battle, Private T. J. Irvine and brothers Lance Corporal W. Knowles and Private H. Knowles. It was unveiled on Saturday, July 1, (Canada Day), at 10 am. in a very moving, but rain drenched ceremony.
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