This memorial was erected on August 6, 1995, by the Arthur and Area Homecoming.
Arthur is believed to be the most patriotic village in Canada. During the Second World War, the town had the highest percentage of residents enlisted. On June 6, 1944, with a population of 836, 116 residents were in the Canadian Armed Forces. The village also highly subscribed to Victory Bonds and by the end of the third Victory loan, residents raised over $250,000 in war bonds. This made over 64% of the assessed value of the village's taxable property and more per capita than any other community in Canada.
