REGINA — A statue depicting the Canadians who fought Nazi Germany 80 years ago will have a permanent home near the beaches they stormed on D-Day.

The Royal Regina Rifles statue is to be unveiled Wednesday at Juno Beach in France, a day ahead of the milestone anniversary of the invasion that launched the beginning of the end of the Second World War.

The names of 458 soldiers from the infantry unit who died during that conflict are etched in the statue’s base.

The names of 458 soldiers from the infantry unit who died during that conflict are etched in the statue's base{ai:summary}<p>Regina honors Canadians who fought in WWII with upcoming statue unveiling at Juno Beach, France. Tribute to Royal Regina Rifles on D-Day anniversary. #history</p>

Statue honouring Royal Regina Rifles to be unveiled at Juno Beach to mark D-Day’s 80th year

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