On #ThisDayInHistory 1915: the poem “In Flanders Fields” was written by Canadian soldier and physician Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae. He was inspired to write the poem after attending the funeral of a friend and fellow soldier who died in the Second Battle of Ypres. | HISTORY

This Remembrance Day, take a moment to watch our #HeritageMinute on John McCrae, the First World War soldier who penned the poem ‘In Flanders Field’ in 1915. The poem helped popularize the red poppy as a symbol of Remembrance. | Historica Canada

A reading of "In Flanders Fields" by veterans, Defence team members, cadets and members of the public. "In Flanders Fields" was written by LCol John McCrae in May 1915 during the 2nd Battle of Ypres. This year marks the 100th anniversary of its writing during the First World War. Learn more: http://ow.ly/UcWrp #RememberThem #JohnMcCrae #InFlandersFields | Canadian Armed Forces