This cenotaph is replacing the original monument, built in 1953. That monument served the community well, however, the years of environmental exposure took their toll. Issues also arose as to the original site, so for the restoration of the monument/cenotaph, Port Royal Branch 21 chose to build the new one adjacent to the Branch.
The replacement monument/cenotaph is adjacent to the curent home of Port Royal Branch 21. The Cenotaph is made up of three granite slabs which sit on a raised cement base. On the front of the cenotaph, each of two stones is dedicated to each war, WWI and WWII with the third dedicated to Korea, Peacekeeping and Afghanistan. Those who gave the supreme sacrifice are listed on the appropriate stone.
On the obverse side, the three original brass plaques are placed, one on each granite stone, the larger one on the center stone. On each of the stones is etched a design of poppies and barbed wire entwined. As well, on the center stone, there is an etching of the Canadian Forces crest at the top above the larger of the three brass plaques.
