JOURNAL ARTICLE

MANITOBA'S MEMORIAL LAKES and the Mennonite Community.

  • Published In: Preservings, 2025, n. 50. P. 43 1 of 3

  • Database: America: History and Life with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Dyck, Harold J.; Klassen, Glen R. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Manitoba's memorial lakes named after Mennonite soldiers who died in various conflicts, particularly during the Second World War. It details the historical context of these lakes, including the naming process initiated by the Geographic Board of Canada, which honored over 4,200 soldiers, including approximately fifty with Mennonite connections. The article highlights the complex relationship between the Mennonite community, known for its pacifism, and military service, noting that some Mennonites enlisted out of a sense of duty or adventure despite their historical opposition to war. Personal stories of soldiers like Dietrich V. Klassen and Jacob Patkau illustrate the experiences of these young men and their families during wartime. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Preservings. 2025/03, Issue 50, p43
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Religion and Philosophy
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1914-7007
  • Accession Number:190397124
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