War Memorial - Alexandra Park - Orangeville, ON
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jiggs11
N 43° 55.244 W 080° 05.661
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Very striking multi-war memorial located behind the Orangeville Town Offices.
Waymark Code: WMMM4Z
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 10/06/2014
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Large white granite memorial topped with statue of a WWI Canadian Tommy. The base lists the Battle Honours from the First World War.
The Memorial is located in Alexandra Park behind the Orangeville Town Offices on Broadway.
It is one of several monuments and artifacts in the park dedicated to the veterans of Orangeville and area.
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
World War I
World War II
Korea
Afghanistan
In Honor Of: In proud and grateful memory of those who gave their lives for freedom, truth and righteousness ithe Great Wars 1914-1918, 1939 - 1945 Korean War 1950 - 1951 and Afghanistan
Marker Text:
In proud and grateful memory of those who gave their lives for freedom, truth and righteousness ithe Great Wars 1914-1918, 1939 - 1945 Korean War 1950 - 1951 and Afghanistan
There are 174 names from WWI and II, and one each from Korea and Afghanistan.
The Battles listed are:
YPRES SANCTUARY WOOD ARRAS BOURLON WOOD COURCELETTE VIMY RIDGE PASSCHENDAELE AMIENS
Who Put it Here?: Town of Orangeville
Description of Memorial:
The Memorial is located in Alexandra Park, tucked in behind the Town Offices. It is surrounded by Artillery artifacts, gardens, a childrens park, a bandstand and the original Memorial.
Date of dedication: Not listed
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