Volunteers Memorial - Alexandra Park - Orangeville, ON
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jiggs11
N 43° 55.245 W 080° 05.666
17T E 572699 N 4863469
Carved Limestone Memorial dedicated to those who volunteered during WWI, WWII and Korea.
Waymark Code: WMMM56
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 10/07/2014
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Second multiwar memorial located in Alexandra Park behind the Town Offices in Orangeville.
This simple yet elegant grotto-style memorial is dedicated to all those from the Orangeville area who volunteered to serve their country during World War I, World War II and Korea.
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
World War I
World War II
Korea
In Honor Of: To those who volunteered from the Orangeville Community
Marker Text:
With endearing gratitude to those of our community who were prepared to give their lives
for our freedom.
The Honour Roll resides within the Town Hall.
World War I
1914-1918
World War II
1939-1945
Korea
1950-1953
Who Put it Here?: Town of Orangeville and RCL Branch 3233 Ladies Auxiliary
Description of Memorial:
Limestone slabs etched with the above inscriptions surmounted by a stylized maple leaf.
The memorial is one of two dedicated memorials in this park.
Date of dedication: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
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