This memorial to the First and Second World Wars and the Korean War was erected by Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No. 293. Branch 293 came into existence in 1942 and the building was officially opened in April 1947. By Armistice Day a flag pole was erected and a Cenotaph built by early members R. Gilliland and the stucco work by Frank Lockwood who was president for four (4) years. This Cenotaph was a focal point for Remembrance Day ceremonies for many years until the plot of ground it stood on was needed for other purposes. However, a new monument was erected in 1989 close to the Legion Building. It is made of local rocks from a mountain overlooking Sproat Lake. Much of the work done was voluntary and the cost to the Branch was $1,180.00.
Port Alberni, British Columbia
Type
Other
Inscription
[upper plaque/plaque du haut]
AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN AND IN THE MORNING WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
[lower plaque/plaque du bas]
WWI
1914-1918
WWII
1939-1945
KOREA
1950-1953
Visitor information
Location
Port Alberni Cenotaph
4680 Victoria Quay
Port Alberni
British Columbia
Port Alberni Cenotaph
4680 Victoria Quay
Port Alberni
British Columbia
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 49.2584357
Long. -124.8139238
Lat. 49.2584357
Long. -124.8139238
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this is the original monument, it was destroyed.
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