Erected by the Imperial Order of the Odd Fellows, this memorial is dedicated to four local men killed during the First World War. The Odd Fellows began fundraising for a monument to be placed on their cemetery lot in 1887. It was constructed by stonecutter Joseph Cox in 1889.
Private James Morrison McKay was killed in action on April 10, 1917. He worked with R. T. Holman, Ltd., the Pioneer and was one of the brightest youths around a newspaper office, honorable in all his actions and willing in his work. He settled in Medicine Hat, Alberta and at the time of enlisting he was the manager of a large fruit company. He enlisted in Medicine Hat with the 175th Battalion, but was later transferred to the 56th. McKay was 34 years of age. Mourned by one brother, Mr. A. S. McKay, of the firm of Brace, McKay & Co., Ltd., and one sister, Mrs. Emery P. Wood, Edmonton.
Lieutenant Metherall was a young man of exceptional ability. He was greatly esteemed and beloved by all. He completed his course in the ministry before enlisting on December 28, 1916. As a lieutenant in the 105th Battalion, he sailed for England in the summer of 1917 and later transferred to the 26th Battalion. Shortly before leaving England for France, he was ordained minister of the Methodist church in London. He was killed in action on June 7, 1918.
Lance Corporal Thomas Hierlihy was well known in Summerside where he was employed for some time as a salesman at Sinclair & Stewart. He was a young man of excellent character, taking a leading part in church and Y.M.C.A. work. He was killed in action on April 15, 1916.
Private Corney was in his early twenties and was a member of Prince Edward Island Lodge, Imperial Order of the Odd Fellows. Previous to enlistment he was a drug clerk in the store of Mr. P. N. Enman, where his cheery smile and pleasant manner made him a general favorite. Corney enlisted with the original 105th Battalion and was killed in action on August 25, 1918, from a severe bomb wound in the head.
