The First World War Mural was erected by the Municipality of Clarington. When war was declared by Great Britain in 1914, recruitment of Canadian troops soon followed. This mural depicts the ceremony as the town's first volunteers marched off with great pride to board the trains for Halifax. The 136th Battalion spent the summer of 1916 training at Camp Hoskins along Bowmanville Creek. At such places as Ypres, The Somme and Vimy, Canadians earned a reputation for bravery. By war's end, on November 11, 1918, 63 local men had made the supreme sacrifice.
Bowmanville, Ontario
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HISTORIC BOWMANVILLE
Bowmanville's First Volunteers, W.W.I
When war was declared by Great Britain in
1914, recruitment of Canadian troops soon
followed. This mural depicts the ceremony as
the town's first volunteers marched off with great
pride to board the trains for Halifax. The 136th
Battalion spent the summer of 1916 training at
Camp Hoskins along Bowmanville Creek. At
such places as Ypres, The Somme and Vimy,
Canadians earned a reputation for bravery. By
war's end, on Nov. 11th, 1918, sixty-three local
men had made the supreme sacrifice.
Following the Great War Branch 178 of the
Royal Canadian Legion was founded. Since its
inception it has been active in veterans' affairs &
community projects. The Legion pipe band
continues to be a reminder of Bowmanville's
military heritage.
This mural was made possible by the
Municipality of Clarington.
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First World War Mural
40 Temperance Street
Bowmanville
Ontario
First World War Mural
40 Temperance Street
Bowmanville
Ontario
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 43.9126436
Long. -78.6889403
Lat. 43.9126436
Long. -78.6889403
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