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3 unusual facts about In Flanders Fields


Flanders Field

In Flanders Fields, a famous poem about World War I written by Canadian Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae.

McCrae House

McCrae House, located in Guelph, Ontario, is the birthplace of John McCrae (b. 1872 – d. 1918), doctor, soldier and author of the famous First World War poem "In Flanders Fields".

Returned and Services League of Australia

The RSL also ensures that those who have served the country are commemorated for their service by providing funeral information to those who have served with the deceased and handing out individual red poppy flowers at the funeral to ensure that the deceased service to their country is acknowledged (see In Flanders Fields).



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