Campbellford Cenotaph - Campbellford, ON
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jiggs11
N 44° 18.618 W 077° 47.993
18T E 276692 N 4910151
Fully refurbished War Memorial in Campbellford, ON.
Waymark Code: WMN9QN
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 01/26/2015
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The Campbellford Cenotaph was originally dedicated in 1926 by the Campbellford and Beymersyde Chapters of the Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire (IODE) a Canadian women's charitable organization. It was originally intended as a First World War Memorial, but has since been expanded to include the Second World War and Korea.
It consists of a white granite centerpiece on a cement base, with flag poles on either side. The front centrepiece consists of carved reversed swords, symbolizing the end of hostilities. The names of the WWII dead are engraved, as well as the major battles of the First World War, including Ypres, Paaschendaele, Festubert, Somme, Arras.
Korea has been added near the top, by the hilts of the swords.
The reverse of the monument contains the names of those who fell during WW I.
There is an additional bronze marker containing the names of those who served during World War One and World War II.
The entire cenotaph is enclosed with a black wrought iron fence, something of a rarity these days.
The cenetoph received a makeover in 2008/2009 and was rededicated on 11 November, 2009.
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
World War I
World War II
Korea
In Honor Of: Those from Campbellford and Seymour Township who served.
Marker Text:
The bronze marker reads:
LEST WE FORDET
In honour of those who served
World War I 1914-1918
There are about 500 names listed
World War II 1939 - 1945
There are about 110 names listed
The bottom centre of the back side of the cenotaph has wreath with the dates 1914-1918 within and the word "RESURGENT" underneath.
Date of dedication: 1926
Who Put it Here?: Campbellford and Beymersyde Chapters of the IODE
Description of Memorial:
The Cenotaph is located off queen Street (Cty Rd 50) just north of the Main Steeet bridge in Campbellford. Its gray granite sides and wrought iron fencing provide a striking backdrop against the Trent River.
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