In 1950, this memorial was erected in Pridham Park by British Empire Service League Branch No. 54 (later Royal Canadian Legion) and the citizens of Sunny Brae and area to honour the local war dead of the First and Second World Wars. The park was a triangle section of land facing the Elmwood Cemetery gates between McLaughlin Road and Elmwood Drive.
It was dedicated on October 15, 1950, and unveiled by James Kelly and Rev. Norman Estey. Special speaker was Rev. Clarence Nicholson D.D. of Pine Hill Divinity College and assisting the service were comrades: Grant Robinson, Eldon Thompson and Grant Wood.
The monument was later moved to Sunny Brae Park on Massey Avenue (date unknown).
