Robert J. Kennedy, Ottawa (Cumberland), Ontario
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Weathervane
N 45° 31.072 W 075° 23.496
18T E 469415 N 5040556
The tree dedicated to Robert J. Kennedy, is located on the grounds of the Cumberland Heritage Museum, in Ottawa. La plaque dédiée en hommage à Robert J. Kennedy, est située sur le terrain du Musée-village du patrimoine de Cumberland, à Ottawa.
Waymark Code: WM10K2H
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 05/19/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
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The tree, in memory of Robert J. Kennedy, is located at the base of the small tree shown in one of the photos in the photo gallery.

Inscription on the plaque:

Robert J. Kennedy, a native of Cumberland Township, served with the Artillery in the Great War 1914-1918. He fought in all significant operations of the Canadian Expeditionary Force from Flanders and the Somme through Vimy Ridge. He was rotated home after being seriously wounded in 1917.

On his return, he served as Clerk and Treasury of Cumberland Township for more that 30 years (1932-1967). The Cumberland Arena is named in Robert J. Kennedy's memory in recognition of his devoted service to the community and the country.

L'arbre, en memoire de Robert J. Kennedy, est située à la base du petit arbre représenté sur l'une des photos de la galerie de photos.

Inscription sur la plaque:

Robert J. Kennedy, originaire du Canton de Cumberland, a servi dans l’artillerie durant la Grande Guerre de 1914-1918. Il a participé à toutes les batailles d’importance du Corps expéditionnaire canadien, des Flandres à la Somme en passant par Vimy. Il a été renvoyé chez lui après avoir été gravement blessé en 1917.

À son retour, il a servi en tant que greffier et trésorier du Canton de Cumberland pendant plus de 30 ans (1932-1967). L’aréna de Cumberland est nommé à la mémoire de R.J.Kennedy, en reconnaissance de son service dévoué à la communauté et au pays.
Location of the tree: On the grounds of the Cumberland Heritage Museum - Sur le terrain du musée-village du patrimoine de Cumberland

Type of tree: Not listed

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