Black Watch Memorial Cairn (Oromocto, NB)

Constructed in memory of the officers and other ranks of the 1st and 2nd battalions and the depot of the Blackwatch Royal Highland Regiment of Canada. It was erected by The Regiment. This memorial honours the officers and other ranks for their contribution to the community of Oromocto during their service at CFB Gagetown. Unveiled at this location by Colonel J.G. Bourne CO., Colonel of the Blackwatch Royal Highland Regiment of Canada.

Inscription

[Top plaque/plaque du haut]
To commemorate the Centennial Review by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, 12 July 1967.

[Middle plaque/plaque du milieu]
This cairn was moved from its original site at C.F.B. Gagetown to honour members of the 1st and 2nd Battalions of The Black Watch (RHR) of Canada for their contribution to this community during distinguished service at CFB Gagetown from 1954 – 1970.

[Bottom plaque/plaque du bas]
THE
BLACK WATCH
(RHR)
OF CANADA

Ce monument a été érigé à la mémoire des officiers et des autres membres des 1er et 2e bataillons et du dépôt du Black Watch Royal Highland Regiment of Canada. Il a été érigé par le régiment. Il rappelle leur contribution à la communauté d’Oromocto pendant leur passage à la BFC Gagetown. Il a été inauguré à cet endroit par le commandant du régiment, le colonel J.G. Bourne.

Le texte de l’inscription figure dans la section anglaise.