War Memorial / Cenotaph - Petawawa, Ontario
N 45° 54.293 W 077° 17.130
18T E 322726 N 5086019
This memorial is a dedication to those who served in the Korean War, WWI, WWII South African (Boer) War, and the war in Afghanistan.
Waymark Code: WMYJW2
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 06/22/2018
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This beautiful cenotaph was dedicated on August 5, 2014. It is located on the grounds of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 517.
It includes five stones with those on the flanks being the shortest and the centre being the largest. Each has a bright red maple leaf and/or poppy which adds some very nice colour, especially with the red/white Canadian flag flapping above. From left to right:
* dedication to the Korean War
* dedication to WWI and South African (Boer) War
* a "Lest We Forget" with a large poppy and mention of Peacekeeping efforts
* dedication to WWII
* dedication to the war in Afghanistan
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
Korean War, WWI, WWII South African (Boer) War, war in Afghanistan
In Honor Of: Canadians
Marker Text:
see above
Who Put it Here?: Government of Canada through Garrison Petawawa
Description of Memorial:
It is located on the grounds of the Royal Canadian Legion, immediately at the bottom of the hill from Garrison Petawawa, which is one of Canada's largest military bases.
Date of dedication: Not listed
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