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Son of Thomas and Sophia Lawless.
Digital gallery of Sapper Norman Lawless
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Digital gallery of
Sapper Norman Lawless
This War Memorial stands on the grounds of St. James Cathedral in Toronto. The Cathedral is located on the corner of King & Church Streets, west of Yonge Street. This view shows Church Street just behind the Gothic Revival style Memorial. The base is inscribed with the names of the men from the Cathedral's Roll of Honour on 3 panels, and the 4th panel is a tribute to the men.
Digital gallery of
Sapper Norman Lawless
The Soldiers' Tower was built at University of Toronto between 1919-1924 in memory of those lost to the University in the Great War. Funds were raised by the Alumni Federation (now called the University of Toronto Alumni Association). The name of "Spr N. LAWLESS 2nd Fld Coy C.E." is among the 628 names carved on the Memorial Screen, seen at photo left. Photo: K. Parks, Alumni Relations.
Digital gallery of
Sapper Norman Lawless
Inscription in the Memorial Room, Soldiers’ Tower. The carillon was installed and dedicated in 1927. Originally there were 23 bells. Alumni and friends donated funds in memory of those who fell in the Great War. Dedications for specific bells are carved high on the walls of the Memorial Room. Bell XXI is dedicated: " 'Extol, ye bell, the virtue of our valorous men.' Alumni Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering". Photo courtesy of Alumni Relations.
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In memory of the students from Parkdale Collegiate Institute (Toronto, Ontario), who went to war and did not come home. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
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In memory of the students from Parkdale Collegiate Institute (Toronto, Ontario), who went to war and did not come home. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
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From the Toronto Star. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
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Memorial Plaque
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This War Memorial stands on the grounds of St. James Cathedral in Toronto. The Cathedral is located on the corner of King & Church Streets, west of Yonge Street. This view shows Church Street just behind the Gothic Revival style Memorial. The base is inscribed with the names of the men from the Cathedral's Roll of Honour on 3 panels, and the 4th panel is a tribute to the men.
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Norman Lawless is remembered on this panel at the base of the St. James War Memorial.
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Main dedication on the St. James War Memorial.
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From the "University of Toronto / Roll of Service 1914-1918", published in 1921.
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The Varsity War Supplement, University of Toronto, July 1915.
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Honour Roll from The Varsity War Supplement, University of Toronto, July 1915.
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Memorial Room, Soldiers' Tower, University of Toronto. Photo by David Pike, 2010; courtesy of Alumni Relations.
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The Soldiers' Tower was built at University of Toronto between 1919-1924 in memory of those lost to the University in the Great War. Funds were raised by the Alumni Federation (now called the University of Toronto Alumni Association). The name of "Spr N. LAWLESS 2nd Fld Coy C.E." is among the 628 names carved on the Memorial Screen, seen at photo left. Photo: K. Parks, Alumni Relations.
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Inscription in the Memorial Room, Soldiers’ Tower. The carillon was installed and dedicated in 1927. Originally there were 23 bells. Alumni and friends donated funds in memory of those who fell in the Great War. Dedications for specific bells are carved high on the walls of the Memorial Room. Bell XXI is dedicated: " 'Extol, ye bell, the virtue of our valorous men.' Alumni Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering". Photo courtesy of Alumni Relations.
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From the Toronto Star March 1915. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 23 of the First World War Book of Remembrance.
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LE MANS WEST CEMETERY Sarthe, France
Le Mans is a large town and the seat of the Prefecture of the Department of La Sarthe. LE MANS WEST CEMETERY is on the north-western side of the town and west of the River Sarthe.
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