The cenotaph was cut from solid granite, the tall centre plinth being surrounded by four granite boulders, the whole resting on a broad granite base with two steps, also cut from solid granite. Atop is a bronze statue of a Nova Scotia Highland soldier, designed and gifted to the town of Chester by the famous Scottish sculptor, J. Massey Rhind (1860-1936). Unveiled on August 4, 1922, the cenotaph bears plaques for both World Wars, the Korean War and the Afghanistan-Iraq War. Flanking the cenotaph on each side are a pair of bronze muzzle loading cannons, cast in 1813 and 1814 by
Henry and Cornelius King at the Royal Brass Foundry in Woolwich, England.
The life sized soldier atop the cenotaph wears the full uniform of the Nova Scotia Highlanders, including kilt and tam. He holds in both hands a bayoneted rifle which rests on the ground. On his back is a backpack and on each side he carries a small leather satchel.
This memorial was erected to honor the local war dead of the First and Second World Wars, Korea, and Afghanistan. This magnificent statue of a Nova Scotia Highland soldier was unveiled on August 4, 1922. Constructed in memory of 54 men who laid down their lives from this area in the First World War. The design and cast were the gift of the famous Scottish sculptor, J. Massey Rhind. The Plaque and Bronze Figure were cast in New York. The base and steps of the Monument were cut from one stone boulder (granite), the work having been done by Wakefield Zinck.
From Veterans Affairs Canada