War of 1812 Memorial

Kingston, Ontario
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The War of 1812 Memorial, consisting of a stone cairn, bronze plaque and an anchor, was erected in memory of officers and seamen of the Royal Navy and Provincial Marine who served on Lake Ontario in defence of Canada.

On the afternoon of May 6, 1939, Brigadier H.F.H. Hertzberg, D.O.C., M.D. unveiled the plaque on the cairn as the Guard of Honour presented arms and the Royal Military College Band played “The King.” Wreaths were placed by the Kingston Historical Society and the Kingston Yacht Club. The parade then marched past the D.O.C. and brought the short ceremony to a close.

Inscription

PRO PATRIA 1812-1814

In memory of the officers and seamen of the Royal Navy
and Provincial Marine, and of the officers and soldiers of the
Royal Marines, Royal Newfoundland, King's (8th) and 100th
Regiments, who served on Lake Ontario in defence of Canada
in 1812-1814.

A la mémoire des officiers et des matelots de la Royal Navy
et de la Marine provinciale, des fusilliers des Royal Marines,
des officiers et des soldats du Royal Newfoundland Regiment,
du 8e (King's) Régiment royal et du 100e Régiment qui se sont
battus sur le lac Ontario pour la défense du Canada de 1812
à 1814.

Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada
Commission des lieux et monuments historiques du Canada

Government of Canada - 1937 - Gouvernement du Canada

Visitor information

Location
War of 1812 Memorial

25 Fort Henry Drive
Kingston
Ontario
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 44.2367354
Long. -76.4651186
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