The monument was originally installed in 1919 by members of the Loyal Orange Lodge, in memory of three World War I soldiers from the area. Winston Dominie, who noticed the chalice was missing in 2015, applied for funds to restore the monument through the Canadian monument restoration fund. Dominie worked with the Legion, local residents and ministers, to plan a rededication service that saw the addition of 44 more names to the monument. Cpl. Shawn Hatcher, who is the last known soldier recorded having died, and his name will be added to the monument. The rededication ceremony took place on Aug. 7, 2016 at 3 p.m., part of it inside the church and part of it outside for the unveiling. The details included a parade, invites to dignitaries, readings and the laying of a wreath.
Harbour le Cou, Newfoundland & Labrador
Type
Monuments
Inscription
War Memorial
World War I
Sailor Simeon Billard KIA
Private John Burton KIA
Private Albert Moore KIA
World War II
Flying Officer Walter Cyril Vatcher KIA
Visitor information
Location
Harbour le Cou War Memorial
Harbour le Cou
Newfoundland & Labrador
Harbour le Cou War Memorial
Harbour le Cou
Newfoundland & Labrador
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 47.6134208
Long. -58.692359
Lat. 47.6134208
Long. -58.692359