65th anniversary of the Battle of Kapyong

Media Advisory

Ottawa — The Honourable Kent Hehr, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will deliver remarks at a wreath-laying ceremony and reception to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the Battle of Kapyong during the Korean War.

The event is hosted by the Korea Veterans Association of Canada and the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in partnership with the Canadian War Museum and the Korean War Commemorative Committee (KWCC).

Location:
Canadian War Museum
1 Vimy Place
Ottawa
Date:
Friday, April 22, 2016
Time:
11:00 a.m. (EST)

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Media inquiries:

Sarah McMaster
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Veterans Affairs
613-996-4649

Media Relations
Veterans Affairs Canada
613-992-7468

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2016-11-01