| Pilot Mound, Manitoba
The Pilot Mound and District War Memorial was constructed in memory of the 37 local men who lost their lives in the First World War, in the battles at Ypres, Vimy, and Amiens. Also in memory of the 14 men who lost their lives in the Second World War, in the battles at Caen, Falaise, Schelde, Cassino Ontana, Hong Kong, and Dieppe. Also in memory of the members of the RCAF.
On the second Sunday in June an annual Memorial Service is held, previously the ceremony was held on the second Sunday in August. The Memorial Service involves a parade in which the Local Color Party, Legion members, and the Ladies Auxiliary take part. A Committee Service is held, following the laying of the wreaths. The reading of the names, along with local children laying crosses bearing the names of the men who lost their lives in the two World Wars. This June 2000 is the 77th annual service held at the Cenotaph.
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