Hantsport Memorial

Hantsport, Nova Scotia
Type
Other

The Hantsport Memorial was constructed in 1978 in memory of all who served in the First and Second World Wars. The memorial was erected by the Ladies Auxiliary of Lucknow Branch #109 through the generosity of Comrade & Mrs. L.K. Marsters. Lloyde Kirkpatrick Marsters was a veteran of First World War . In 1914 the population of Hantsport was 730. 120 young men were sent off to war. 21 made the supreme sacrifice. At the beginning of the Second World War the population was a little over 900. 167 joined the Navy, Merchant Navy, Army, & Air force. Four made the supreme sacrifice. This memorial is also dedicated to those who served in the Korean War.

Statue and legion have since been moved.

Inscription

[front view/vue de face]
LEST WE FORGET

TO YOU FROM FAILING
HANDS WE THROW
THE TORCH BE YOURS
TO HOLD IT HIGH

IN GRATEFUL
REMEMBRANCE
OF ALL
WHO SERVED
IN
1914-1918
1939-1945
AND
KOREA

ERECTED 1978 BY
LADIES AUXILIARY OF
LUCKNOW BRANCH #109
THROUGH THE GENEROSITY OF
COMRADE & MRS. L.K. MARSTERS

Location
Hantsport Memorial

477 Inglis Street
Hantsport
Nova Scotia
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 43.960266549179
Long. -81.515587796861

Front View

Clair H. Patterson; Marilyn Gurney
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Surroundings

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Surroundings

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