World War I and II Memorial - Hensall, Ontario
N 43° 26.047 W 081° 30.237
17T E 459214 N 4809147
This depiction of a World War I soldier stands proud in front of the former Hensall Town Hall (now public library). Construction of the building was completed in 1914, the start of WWI. A later addition includes names of soldiers from WWII.
Waymark Code: WM105PQ
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 03/03/2019
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The monument has a life-size soldier with his rifle standing high above a base that has inscribed on it the names of people from the Hensall area who gave their lives in WWI and WWII.
It is obvious that this was originally built as a dedication to WWI but on the west side of the four-sided base, there are several names of those who fought and died in WWII.
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
WWI and WWII
In Honor Of: locals who gave their lives in the war
Marker Text:
FOR LIBERTY
[names of fallen soldiers]
1914 - 1918
Who Put it Here?: Government of Canada
Description of Memorial:
It is located in the very centre of the village. Originally, the constructed in front of town hall, the spot is still busy as the location of the public library.
Date of dedication: Not listed
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