The War Memorial Gate was dedicated in August 1921 to those from the community who have gave their lives in the First World War. The gate consisted of heavy brick and stone top pillars, bridged with an iron arched band and two double iron gates. In addition, a heavy iron picket fence enclosed the front boundary of the park on both sides of the main gate. Recognition was later added to those who gave their lives in the Second World It was erected by the Town of Plattsville and relocated to Memorial Park in 1958.
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Type
War Memorial Gate
Plattsville, Ontario
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Inscription
[archway/arche]
1914-18
CANADA
1939-45
TO OUR HEROES
(left plaque/plaque gauche)
PLATTSVILLE
MEMORIAL
PARK
1958
(right plaque/plaque droite)
NORTH OXFORD BRANCH 264
CANADIAN LEGION
HONOUR THE MEMORY
OF ALL THOSE
FROM THIS COMMUNITY
WHO HAVE GIVEN
OR
WILL GIVE
THEIR LIVES FOR THE
CAUSE OF FREEDOM
"THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE"
[metal post/poteau en métal]
In memory of those
who have made the
supreme sacrifice for us
Tyler William Todd
Afghanistan 2010
Lest We Forget
Dedicated by
the businesses and citizens
of Plattsville and District
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Location
War Memorial Gate
80 Mill Street East
Plattsville
Ontario
War Memorial Gate
80 Mill Street East
Plattsville
Ontario
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 43.3052622
Long. -80.6158636
Lat. 43.3052622
Long. -80.6158636