Metz, France
Chaoloy Military Cemetery


1960 – Narrative Report– National Archives of Canada


Historical Record
RCAF Support Unit Metz
1 Jan 60 to 30 Nov 60

8 Jun 60

A Cross of Sacrifice was unveiled at Choloy Cemetery at a ceremony attended by senior officers of Air Division, the French Liaison Officers attached to the four Wings and Headquarters, and Brigadier General CS Vale, Director Northern Region, Imperial War Graves Commission. A parade under the command of W/C AC Bowes, SOTel, Air Division Headquarters, and composed of a guard of honour and airmen and airwomen from the Wings and Metz also participated in the ceremony.

1 Nov 60

The RCAF participated in All Souls Day ceremonies in the city of Metz, laying a wreath there and also at ceremonies for the war dead at Toul and Choloy.

11 Nov 60

Remembrance Day services and a church parade was held at Support Unit. Wreaths were also laid on behalf of the RCAF at Choloy Cemetery and in the city of Metz.

(AP Blackburn) W/C
CO, RCAF Support Unit Metz