Canadian Virtual War Memorial

Photo of GEORGE GLADSTONE AVERY – In memory of the employees of the T. Eaton Company that went to war and did not come home. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Telegram December 1915. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Telegram May 1917. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Telegram May 1917. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Telegram July 1917. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Telegram July 1917. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

Memorial – Flight Sub. Lt. George Gladstone Avery's name is listed on this bronze memorial designed as a tribute to the men of the Eaton company who died as a result of service in World War One. 3,327 Eaton's staff enlisted in the war. It was unveiled in Toronto on November 15th, 1923 by Mrs. Timothy Eaton and on November 26th an identical memorial was unveiled in the Winnipeg store. The shield of the female figure bears the coats of arms of the provinces of Canada.

Press Clipping

Press Clipping

High Park Methodist Church – 1914 - 1918 Memorial Plaque for High Park Methodist Church, 260 High Park Ave., Toronto, Ontario. The Memorial Plaque was unveiled in 1924 by Nursing Sister Pat Tuckett, and a Memorial Organ was presented by the Women's Association. Those who died (38 names) are listed on the centre panel with the names of those who served on the side panels. The first services at this location were held in October 1908. The church became High Park Avenue United Church in 1925, and High Park-Alhambra in 1970.