War Memorial - Castleton, ON
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jiggs11
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Classic War Memorial in Castleton, ON
Waymark Code: WMHW4A
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 08/18/2013
Views: 4
Striking monument to those from the municipalities of Cramahe and Castleton who gave their lives in World Wars I and II.
Memorial is constructed of limestone, with an ornately carved peace dove and wreath on the top. The lower section includes sculptured swords and robes depicting the symbolic weapons and accoutrements of Victory.
The monument is beginning to show the ravages of time.
The names of the dead from the Great war are inscribed on the front. The names of the dead from WWII are inscribed on the back.
There are 4 stone "cannonballs" at the front, each with an important great War battle inscribed: Mons, Courcellette, Vimy Ridge and Ypres.
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
The Great War (First World War)
Second World War
In Honor Of: Those Who made the Supreme Sacrifice
Marker Text:
Front of Marker is Inscribed:
In Memory of Those Who Made the Supreme Sacrifice in Great War of 1914 - 1918
Killed In action
11 soldiers
Died of Wounds
4 Soldiers
Those who died in WWII are inscribed on the back of the monument
In Memory Of Those Who Paid The Supreme Sacrifice in World War II
6 Soldiers and Airmen
Who Put it Here?: Cramahe and Castleton Women's Institute
Description of Memorial:
Very striking monument set across from the former town hall in Castleton.
Date of dedication: Not listed
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