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Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae© Minister of Supply and Services Canada 1988 Cat. No. V32-23/1988 ISBN 0-662-56211-9 The Early YearsThe South African WarThe Young DoctorIn Flanders FieldsThe Cost of WarThe Flower of RemembranceIN FLANDERS FIELDS![]()
"In Flanders Fields" was first published in England's "Punch" magazine in December, 1915. Within months, this poem came to symbolize the sacrifices of all who were fighting in the First World War. Today, the poem continues to be a part of Remembrance Day ceremonies in Canada and other countries. The poem was written by a Canadian - John McCrae, a doctor and teacher, who served in both the South African War and the First World War. ![]() |
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