Veterans Memorial - Harold, ON
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jiggs11
N 44° 22.671 W 077° 35.921
18T E 292978 N 4917125
Impressive red granite memorial in the small village of Harold, ON.
Waymark Code: WMN1CA
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 12/06/2014
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Large polished red granite memorial, originally dedicated to those who served and who died during Wrld War I. Those who perished in World War Two were added later.
The monument features the bust of Canadian Army officer at its peak, and is girded by two World War One-vintage captured German machine guns.
The names of those who died in WWI are inscribed with names, date of death and location, if known. The battles listed include some of the bloodiest - Passchendaele, Vimy Ridge, Amiens, Mons, and Cambrai to name a few.
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
World War I
World War II
In Honor Of: Those from the area who volunteered, and died in the service of their King and Country.
Marker Text:
Dedicated to those who made the supreme sacrifice during the Great War 1914 - 1918.
Date of dedication: 1/1/1920
Who Put it Here?: Vilage of Harold, Township of Stirling-Rawdon.
Description of Memorial:
Large red granite memorial with a bust of a Canadian Army officer on top and 2 Vickers machine guns.
The memorial is a roadside drive-up.
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