War Memorial - Westwood, ON
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jiggs11
N 44° 19.369 W 078° 03.690
17T E 734313 N 4911928
Monument erected by the Township of Asphodel to commemorate those who served and died in the Great War and World War II.
Waymark Code: WMVVE4
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 05/28/2017
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Striking white granite monument located in Westwood Park next to the former Township Hall in the Village of Westwood, ON.
The monument, which features a remarkable relief sculpture at it's top, was erected around 1920 by the Township of Asphodel "to Commemorate the deeds of our Sons and Daughters in the Great War 1914 - 1918"
The base features the names MONS and YPRES.
The front facing contains the epitaph
TO BURY DEEP THE SWORD
"They Died"
and the names of 22 soldiers
A Later list from 1939 - 1945 adds 5 more who died in the Second World War.
The reverse contains the phrase "Those Who Carried On"
and lists the names of 62 veterans who returned.
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
The Great War
World War II
In Honor Of: Those from the Township of Asphodel
Marker Text:
"to Commemorate the deeds of our Sons and Daughters in the Great War 1914 - 1918"
The sides of the base features the names MONS and YPRES.
The front facing contains the epitaph:
TO BURY DEEP THE SWORD
"They Died"
and the names of 22 soldiers
A Later list from 1939 - 1945 adds 5 more who died in the Second World War.
The reverse contains the phrase "Those Who Carried On"
and lists the names of 62 veterans who returned.
Who Put it Here?: Township of Asphodel
Description of Memorial:
Simple, yet stark monument. Understated, but the point is driven home.
Date of dedication: Not listed
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