Battlefield of Stoney Creek Memorial
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stinger503
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Monument commemorating the Battlefield of Stoney Creek.
Waymark Code: WMBBMA
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 05/01/2011
Views: 17
The battle was fought on June 6th 1813.
Re-dedicated on June 6th, 1956 by Her Majesty's Army and Navy Veterans Society of Hamilton.
American memorial laid in 1972 by the American Legion Post 18.
Private Monuments.
Text: The Battlefield of Stoney Creek. 6th June 1813. In Memory of 20 good and true King's men who, in fighting in defence of their country, died and were buried on this knoll. This revised inscription and stone re-dedicated June 6th 1956 by Her Majesty's Army and Navy Veterans Society of Hamilton.
American Monument Text: To commemorate and honour those United States comrades who fell in the War of 1812. Laid in 1972 by the American Legion Post 18.
The area: The Memorial is a beautiful raised area which features several cannons, an American tomb monument and the main Canadian monument adorned with a lion. There are two flags (Canada & United Kingdom) flying in the memorial.
Date Erected/Dedicated: June 6th, 1956
Who put it there? Private/Government?: Private
Location/Address:
82 King St W
Hamilton, Ontario Canada
L8G 1H9
County/Province: Ontario
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Photos Will Be Uploaded: yes
Website (related) if available: Not listed
Hours or Restrictions if Appropiate: Not listed
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