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The Newdale & District War Memorial was constructed between 1919 and 1920 in memory of the community's sons who fell in the First and Second World Wars and Korean War. This fine tribute was unveiled by Lieutenant Governor Sir J.A.M. Aikins. The monument stands 18 feet high, the foundation is cement, the base and die of grey granite, and is surmounted by a life size statue of a Canadian Soldier carved in white carrerra marble by Signor Nicolai Rombello of Italy.

The soldier is in webbing (personal load-carrying equipment) and wearing a helmet. He stands at attention with his left leg slightly advanced and a reversed rifle at his side. The origin of the statue in Italy explains why the uniform was not 100% accurately Canadian. The carvers were usually careful to put a maple leaf where Canadian uniforms had this symbol (on the cap and collar).

In 1946 a bronze plaque bearing the names of the fallen of both World Wars was placed on the face of the stone.

Erected in 1964 to commemorate those from the area who were killed during military service during the First and the Second World Wars.

This memorial was erected in 1954 by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 201. It is dedicated to those who gave their lives in both the First and the Second World Wars.

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The Miniota Cenotaph was erected in 1926, unveiled August 29, 1926 by the officer commanding military District #10, Major General H.D.B. Ketchen. This Cenotaph is quite beautiful, the front side (west) bearing the names of those who served in the First World War, the south side honours those who served in the Second World War, the east side bears the inscription "Erected by the Municipality of Miniota" and the north side bears the inscription "In Grateful Remembrance of Those Who Fell in the Great Wars. Greater love hath no man than this: That a man lay down his life for his friends". On each of the four corners of the base stands a small column, each bearing the names of two battle sites, Vimy, Ypres, Hill 60, St. Juliet, Mons, Somme, Arras, and Amiens.

The Camperville Second World War Memorial was erected in honour of those from the area that lost their lives during the Second World War. There is a second Camperville Second World War Memorial at this location.

Memorial Avenue was formally opened in 1927. The trees along the double boulevard were planted by Army and Navy Veterans. There were elm, ash and Chinese lilac—the last, the gift of Dr. Frank Skinner of the Dropmore Nurseries.

Along the boulevard is the Northwest Rebellion Monument, Russell Cenotaph and a gun emplacement from the First World War.

The Grandview Memorial Bell is set in a triangular shaped plot of land that was originally designated as Grandview Memorial Park. The land was donated by the Town of Grandview. 

The Memorial Bell and First World War Tablet were established by the Girls Guild of Grandview to honour men from the Town and District who died in service during the First World War. 

The Grandview Cenotaph is also located here.

This statue, entitled "Behind Canadian Barbed Wire" was created by sculptor John Boxtel. The memorial is a reminder of Canada's First National Internment Operation, 1914 - 1920. The three figures portray the profound emotions that those caught up during this tragic episode in Canadian history experienced. While the central figure shows defiance, he is flanked by another man whose despair at the indignity of his needless confinement is portrayed by how he hides his face in shame. To his right stands an internee who, in contrast, has somehow endured the wartime hysteria and racism that precipitated the internment operations and now stands proudly confident of his future.