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 "CLAUDE J.P. NUNNEY, V.C. 1892-1918" ~ Lancaster Posted by:  Weathervane
N 45° 08.712 W 074° 30.228
18T E 539009 N 4999200
This plaque, in honour of Claude J.P. Nunney, a Victoria Cross recipient, is located on the north side of Highway 34 in Lancaster.
Waymark Code: WME4PN
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 04/03/2012
Views: 18
The text on the plaque reads as follows:
Born in Ireland, Nunney was brought up in Lancaster Township, Glengarry. He enlisted in the 38th Battalion, C.E.F. in 1915 and in 1916 was sent to France where he won the Military Medal and Distinguished Conduct Medal. On September 1, 1918, his unit was heavily counter-attacked near Vis-en-Artois. On his own initiative Private Nunney went through the German barrage to the forward posts, where, by his fearless example, he encouraged his companions to repulse the enemy. During the Canadian attack on the following day, he was continually in the forefront, and "displayed throughout the highest degree of valour". Severely wounded, he died on September 18, and was awarded the Victoria Cross posthumously.
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Address or location of plaque: 119 Military Road (Hwy 34) Lancaster.
Physical location of plaque: Town
"Ontario Plaques" Website for this "Plaque": [Web Link]
A web-site for more details.: [Web Link]
Description of any physical remains at site of "Historical Plaque": There are no physical remains at the site.
This 'Plaque' describes: A 'Person'
Condition of sign: Excellent
Is this a bilingual sign?: No !
What is the second/third language?: Not listed
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