General Service Wagon - Ottawa, Ontario
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N 45° 25.003 W 075° 43.025
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The Canadian firm Massey-Harris manufactured this wagon in Toronto in 1916. Wagons travelled day and night to keep the troops fighting, and were often targeted by enemy fire. This one is located in the Lebreton Gallery of the Canadian War Museum.
Waymark Code: WM10T22
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 06/19/2019
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General Service Wagon
Simple wooden wagons like this one carried food, ammunition, and equipment form railheads towards the trenches in long supply lines.
The Canadian expeditionary Force relied on thousands of draught and pack animals to pull wagons, artillery pieces, and carry supplies. Wagons travelled day and night to keep the troops fighting, and were often targeted by enemy fire. The Canadian firm Massey-Harris manufactured this wagon in Toronto in 1916. After the war, many of the wagons, including this one, were sold at auction to local farmers. Its British owners donated it to the Canadian War Museum in 1968.
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Museum Hours and Fees:
April 29 to September 2, 2019 Monday to Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday to Sunday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hours subject to change. Statutory holidays falling within this period follow the above hours of operation. September 3, 2019 to March 31, 2020 Monday to Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday: 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday to Sunday: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fees: Adults $17 - Seniors $15 and students $13 Free on Thursdays from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Parking on the street in proximity to the museum as well as on the grounds of the museum is available for a fee. A parking garage is also available on site.
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