Canadian Virtual War Memorial

Soldiers' Tower Memorial – The Soldiers’ Tower was built by the University of Toronto Alumni Association in 1924 as a memorial to the Great War of 1914-1918. The names of those who died in that conflict are carved on the Memorial Screen at photo left. After the Second World War, more names were carved in the Memorial Arch at the Tower’s base. In total, almost 1200 names are inscribed. A Memorial Room inside the Tower contains mementoes and artifacts, and a 51-bell carillon serves as the audio element of the living memorial to the alumni, students, faculty and staff who died in the World Wars. The Soldiers’ Tower is the site of an annual Service of Remembrance. Photo: Kathy Parks, Alumni Relations.

Memorial Arch – The names of those who died in the Second World War were added to the archway beneath the Soldiers’ Tower in 1949. The name of “F/O F. A. ARNSTON R.C.A.F.” is among the names inscribed. Photo: Cody Gagnon, courtesy of Alumni Relations.

Memorial Room – Soldiers’ Tower, University of Toronto. Photo: David Pike, courtesy of Alumni Relations.

Memorial Book – University of Toronto Memorial Book, Second World War 1939-1945. Published by the Soldiers’ Tower Committee, 1993. Entry on page 2 reads: F/O Frank Arthur ARNSTON 420 Sqn, RCAF. Former student in Victoria College, 1939-40. Killed in an air operation over Germany, 26 February 1944. Buried in the War Cemetery, Durnbach, Germany.

Victoria College WWII Plaque – This outdoor plaque is located at Victoria College, part of Victoria University in the University of Toronto. “They were valiant in life and triumphant in death. [Victoria University Crest] Abeunt studia in mores. Erected to the memory of the students of this college who gave their lives in the Great War 1939-1945. This tablet was erected by the Board of Regents and Dedicated October 13th, 1953”. Among the 79 names inscribed is that of: “Frank Arthur Arnston”. Photo: Cody Gagnon, courtesy of Alumni Relations.

Memorial – Flying Officer Frank Arthur Arnston is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

Memorial – Flying Officer Frank Arthur Arnston is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

Memorial – Father J P Lardie's comments as inscribed on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

Photo of FRANK ARTHUR ARNSTON – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

Id Card – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

Letter – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

Grave marker – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Star April 1943. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Star March 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Telegram April 1943. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

Photo of Frank Arthur Arnston – In memory for the students from Mimico (Ontario)) High School who went to war and did not come home. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

Mimico High School – In memory for the students from Mimico (Ontario) High School who went to war and did not come home. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me