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A poppy engraved road sign of Mang Road.
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In honour of our soldiers: Sapper Charles Mang
Published 10:54 PDT, Fri August 30, 2024
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In a series of Richmond’s ‘poppy’ street signs in memory of our fallen soldiers, we share the story of Mang Road. Charles Mang was born in Regina, Saskatchewan on Aug. 10, 1885.
In 1911, Charles Mang worked as a bartender for the London Hotel before joining the military.
On Aug. 18, 1916, Charles enlisted into the army and joined the 211th Overseas Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force to England.
When in Liverpool, he was trained to be a sapper; also known as a combat engineer, joining the 8th Battalion of the Canadian Railway Troops. In 1917, while stationed to fight in France, he would be killed in action on June 14.
He was survived by his father Phillip Mang, and his brother, Phillip Mang. He left his real estate to his father Phillip, and his personal effects to his brother.
Phillip, his father, was also given a plaque and scroll from the Canadian Government. On Sept. 7, 1954, the Richmond City Council made the resolution to honour Mang and his valiant efforts by naming a road after him. Mang Road, can be found between Gilbert Road and No. 2 Road.
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