This memorial was erected by Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 44 on 20 August 1967 as part of the Legion centennial project.
Chester, Nova Scotia
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Inscription
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1750 CHESTER DEFENCES
THESE 24 POUNDER GUNS WERE PART OF THE BATTERY SET UP TO DEFEND CHESTER FROM PRIVATEER RAIDS
CAST DURING THE REIGN OF GEORGE II THEY EACH WEIGH 3800 LBS
PLACED IN THEIR PRESENT POSITION AS A LEGION CENTENNIAL PROJECT 20 AUGUST 1967
THIS PLAQUE DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF A. GEORGE AWALT MM
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Location
1750 Chester Defences
Intersection of Union Street and Duke Street
Chester
Nova Scotia
1750 Chester Defences
Intersection of Union Street and Duke Street
Chester
Nova Scotia
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 44.539722
Long. -64.239167
Lat. 44.539722
Long. -64.239167
north cannon
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