A memorial service for 29 men who fell in the crossing of the Lamone River in Italy, was held on 15 February 1945 by members of the 48th Highlanders of Canada, famous Toronto Regiment. This picture shows officers and men attending the service. From right to Left LCol D. Mackenzie, Maj. G Renison, ?,  Capt. M. George  P0585

The 48th held a memorial ceremony at the cemetery before being sent from the Lamone/Senio rivers area to begin chasing the Germans across the Ravenna marshes. The 48th Highlanders had successfully crossed the Lamone River on 10 December 1944 after battalions from two brigades had been repulsed along the river. The 48th crossing, defeating counterattacking German troops, created a well defended and large bridgehead enabling other battalions to follow..