This Memorial was unveiled on August 16th, 1991, in memory of Dr. Sir Frederick Banting (discoverer of insulin), F/O William Bird, co-pilot, and R/O William Snailham, Radio. This Memorial is 2 feet by 2 feet by 2 feet, and 3 inches thick. It is made of marble stone that was constructed by Muir's Stone Cutters in St. John's. Muir's Stone Cutters also donated the plaque.
Dr. Sir Frederick Banting Memorial
Musgrave Harbour, Newfoundland & Labrador
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Inscription
To the memory of Dr. F.G. Banting, William Bird F/O, and William Snailham, radio operator. Killed in a plane crash Feb. 20, 1941 at Seven Mile Pond (now called Banting Lake) 10 miles S.W. of Musgrave Harbour. It is erected on the site where the doctor was killed or died Feb. 21, 1941 after the plane crashed.
Location
Dr. Sir Frederick Banting Memorial
Musgrave Harbour
Newfoundland & Labrador
Dr. Sir Frederick Banting Memorial
Musgrave Harbour
Newfoundland & Labrador
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 49.4175243
Long. -53.8868545
Lat. 49.4175243
Long. -53.8868545