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Memorial Gates
University of Saskatchewan
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U of S Memorial Gates
For World War I
Location 52°07′45.43″N 106°38′34.05″W / 52.1292861°N 106.6427917°W / 52.1292861; -106.6427917
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Saskatoon
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The Memorial Gates at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon.
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A closer look at the Memorial Gates.
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A list of names on the Memorial Gates. These are the people who died in World War I.
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Another view of the names listed on the Memorial Gates.
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The date when the Memorial Gates were built.
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More names of those honored on the Memorial Gates.

The Memorial Gates are a special monument located at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. These gates were once the main entrance to the university campus. They stood on either side of University Drive.

In the 1980s, more cars started coming to the southwest part of the campus. This was mainly because of the Royal University Hospital. So, a new road entrance was built to the west. The original gates are still there. The part of University Drive that goes through them is now called Memorial Crescent. Today, the gates are mostly used by people walking. However, cars can still drive through them.

Honoring Heroes: The Memorial Gates

The Memorial Gates were built to remember the brave students and staff from the University of Saskatchewan who fought in World War I. This war happened between 1914 and 1918. The gates honor those who gave their lives for freedom.

Names of the Fallen from the Great War

The gates list the names of many people who went from this university to fight in the Great War. These individuals made the ultimate sacrifice. They died so that others could live in peace and freedom.

Some of the famous battles where these brave people fought include:

  • Ypres
  • Somme
  • Vimy
  • Paschendale

When Were the Gates Built?

The Memorial Gates were officially put up in the year 1927. This was several years after World War I ended.

A Special Resting Place

The ashes of Frederick W. A. G. Haultain were scattered at the Memorial Gates. He was an important person in the history of Saskatchewan.

What's Nearby the Gates?

The Memorial Gates are close to several other important places on or near the university campus. These include:

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