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Queen Mother remembered by Manitoba war veterans
Veterans across Manitoba mourn the Queen Mother's death as state funeral rites bring closure to an epoch in their lives. They recall Royal Tours, World War Two service, and bonds formed with King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. Manitoba’s wartime legacy includes units like the Royal Winnipeg Rifles and the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Elizabeth
Manitoba
King George VI
Winnipeg
Royal Canadian Legion
Nova Scotia
Duke of York
George V
Royal Navy
Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon
Earl of Strathmore
Canada
King George
Navy
Air Force
Britain
Royal Winnipeg Rifles
Queen's Own
Cameron Highlanders of
Royal
Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh
The
Rifles
Black Watch
Royal Highland Regiment
Montreal
Toronto Scottish Regiment
Royal Canadian Army Corps
Chretien
Canadian Forces Medical Services