New Brunswick

When the First World War took the lives of Sackville residents, the park was dedicated to their memory. With the addition of the cenotaph in 1922, it was designated as the town's Memorial Park.

In 2010, a Memorial Garden was added at the east side of the park and the HMCS Sackville Plaque was added. In 2014, the Royal Canadian Air Force Memorial was added to the garden.

As a memorial to staff who gave their lives in the Great War, the Bank of Nova Scotia commissioned about 60 bronze tablets, between July 1920 and February 1921, to be placed on the wall of the branch where each known staff member was employed when they joined the military forces. These plaques listed the names of staff killed on the field, as well as those who died from their wounds after they returned home from the war.

This plaque honours Harold Webster Robertson a former officer of the Bank of Nova Scotia Sackville Branch, New Brunswick, who was killed in service during the Great War.

The LAV III Monument was installed as part of a new Veterans Park development adjacent to the Town Hall. The monument was unveiled on November 11, 2016.

LAVs were used by Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan when chasing the Taliban. They worked as a mobile home where they stored weapons, ammo, food, sleeping essentials and their other equipment.
About 40,000 Canadians fought in Afghanistan and of that 40,000, 162 were killed and many more injured.
The LAVs were placed around Canada as memorials after being stripped of their useful and harmful pieces of equipment. The first LAV was unveiled in Oromocto, NB and the other LAVs were given to the locations whom could raise the funds for one.

Other communities that received LAVs include: Airdrie Alta., Waterloo Ont., Kitchener Ont., Sarnia Ont., Aurora Ont., Wellington PEI, Bouctouche NB., RMC Kingston, Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls Ont. and Vancouver.

On October 30, 1917, the First World War battle of Passchendaele claimed the life of Lieutenant George Bishop Peck. Before the battle Lieutenant Peck wrote to his father requesting, in the event of his death, that his share of the family’s fortune be used for the benefit of the whole community, particularly the young people of Albert County. His father was Mr. John L. Peck, local bank owner and member of the Provincial Legislature who was involved in manufacturing and mercantile concerns. On November 30, 1921, Lieutenant Peck’s last request was realized when this building was dedicated to the memory of fallen heroes of Albert County. His father, who had financed the cost of construction, deeded ownership of the Hall over to the people of the county.

Peck Memorial Hall was the first building in Canada to be erected in memory of those who sacrificed their lives during the First World War. Fifty-three of the young men who marched away from their Albert County homes were never to return. Commemorating these ‘boys’ (as they are always referred), are six stained glass windows. Each window, measuring 2.1m by 1m, represents an Albert County community: Hopewell, Harvey, Elgin, Alma, Coverdale and Hillsborough. The windows, draped in Union Jack flags, were assembled in the church across the street on dedication day. One by one, they were unveiled by the mother or wife of one of the fallen. Two veterans then carried the window, first to the church altar to be blessed, and then across the street to the new hall where it was mounted in the west wall of the building. Remembering the request of his only son, Mr. J. L. Peck, MLA, addressed the large gathering with the following, “This Hall will belong to you as much as to me and I hope it will always remind you of the great sacrifices our boys made overseas.”

The hall is a two-and-a-half storey Classical Edwardian institutional building from the early 20th century. It is distinguished by its front-facing hipped roof, its large dormers and its classically-inspired entrance. This style is evident in such features as the form and massing, the classical front portico, the hipped roof and the window treatments.

For 85 years the Peck Memorial Hall served the community by hosting such events as Remembrance Day dinners, dances, receptions, weddings, entertainments of all kinds and sports for the young. In 2008, the Peck Memorial Hall was sold and converted into apartments. The six stained-glass windows commemorating fallen soldiers of Albert County communities were removed and installed at Legion Hall on Legion Street. 

The Albert County Memorial Windows were previously located in the Peck Memorial Hall. Fifty-three of the young men from Albert County homes were never to return. Commemorating these ‘boys’ (as they are always referred), are six stained glass windows. Each window, measuring 2.1m by 1m, represents an Albert County community: Hopewell, Harvey, Elgin, Alma, Coverdale and Hillsborough.

On November 30, 1921, the windows, draped in Union Jack flags, were assembled in the church across the street on dedication day. One by one, they were unveiled by the mother or wife of one of the fallen. Two veterans then carried the window, first to the church altar to be blessed, and then across the street to the new hall where it was mounted in the west wall of the building. Remembering the request of his only son, Mr. J. L. Peck, MLA, addressed the large gathering with the following, “This Hall will belong to you as much as to me and I hope it will always remind you of the great sacrifices our boys made overseas.”

In 2018, the windows were relocated to the Legion Hall.

This memorial is dedicated to the war dead of Kent County. Richibucto is the Shiretown of Kent County. The Legion was in the process of having a Cenotaph built but was short of funds. The County Councillors were attending a meeting, and the Legion served them a dinner. The President informed the councillors of their plans to erect a Cenotaph and of their shortage of funds. During the meeting session the next day, they voted unanimously in favour of providing the additional funds. That is why the main Remembrance Day ceremonies are held at the Richibucto Cenotaph. Funding for maintenance is provided by the Town of Richibucto.

Erected by the Rexton Lions' Club, this memorial is dedicated to the local war dead of the First and Second World Wars and the veterans of the Merchant Navy. The Cenotaph was constructed in 1979 and funding was provided by the Rexton Lions' Club on a site across from the Medical Clinic. It was relocated to the Rexton Municipal Park and re-dedicated with an unveiling ceremony. This monument includes a memorial plaque for the Merchant Marines who lost their lives in action. The plaque was donated by Mr. Joe Watson, originally from Bathurst, N.B. Funding for maintenance was provided by the Rexton Municipality and the Lions' Club.

Erected by numerous local groups and businesses, this memorial is dedicated to the local veterans of the First and Second World Wars, the Korean War and the Gulf War.

This memorial is a replacement for an earlier stele on the same site, with the plaque from the earlier monument being incorporated into this newer memorial. It was erected by Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 41 and is dedicated to the local war dead of the First and Second World Wars and the Korean War.

"FREEDOM IS NEVER FREE" The Petitcodiac War Museum, a lasting tribute to the people who served their country in the First and Second World Wars, Korean Conflict and Present day Peace Keeping missions is located on the second floor of the Petitcodiac Legion. The items which include bayonets, uniforms and pictures from the First World War were gathered from families who want their loved ones Service Honoured. Since the official opening on November 11, 1998, the number of items and displays has grown to include First and Second World War medals, personal diaries, unit pictures, dog tags, intelligence maps (dated 25/09/1918.), discharge certificates, field telephones and sand from the Beach of Normandy. The members of the community take advantage of the Museum year round to learn about the history of the wars and local residents participation in them. A wall of honour depicting area Veterans places a personal touch to many of the items on display by allowing the visitor to see the man or woman who used a particular item. Several newspapers and magazines allow hands on experience of the events of the day, from local stories to the cost of a new 1943 vehicle. Over 2500 pieces of memorabilia with more being added, make for a pleasant and instructional visit. They hope the museum will be a learning experience for the youth of our communities.