Battle of the Atlantic 2022 

After a long period of isolation and adaptation to online ceremonies, NLCC Achilles is finally able to have in person ceremonies again. Through the rain, and threat of rain, the Cadets stood proudly. Many were excited to have the opportunity for in person ceremonies and many Cadets were participating in their first joint ceremony with RCSCC Ajax. 

On Sunday May 1st, 2022, NLCC Achilles and RCSCC Ajax commemorated the Battle of the Atlantic. The Battle of the Atlantic is a service to remember the lost ships during the Battle of the Atlantic from September 3, 1939 - May 8, 1945. In remembrance of the lives sacrificed to the allied cause Navy League Cadets memorialize the event yearly on the first Sunday in May. 

For our small service the two corps had a full Flag Party, and a bugler to mark colours, and later sunset. Afterwards the two Ship’s Companies fell in side by side, adjusting drill to accommodate COVID regulations. Afterwards Padre Dell gave a small commemorative service, including the Naval Hymn and Prayer. Cadets from both Corps participated in the service by giving a brief reading on the significance of the Battle of the Atlantic and then in the reading of the ships lost. The corps observed the Last Post, moment of silence and the Rouse, and the service ended with a brief message from the CO’s of both RCSCC Ajax and NLCC Achilles. 

Thanks to the brave members of the Canadian Armed Forces, we are able to stay safe and free in this country. As Cadets we recognize the sacrifices our military members have made and continue to make, though different ceremonies and commemorations.

In the current times we are unable to gather to mark the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic but the staff and cadets of NLCC Achilles have come up with a way to mark the day and take a moment to remember.