Ontario

Province Code
ON
City/Municipality
Ottawa (Kanata)
Memorial Number
35040-055
Type
Other
Address
Mancuso Court
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
45.3249866, -75.9313124
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Richard Turcotte
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War or Conflict Term
Second World War
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Ontario
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Mancuso Court, is named in honour of Private Francisco “Frank” Mancuso. A resident of Ottawa, Private Mancuso joined the Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps in April 1941 and served in the United Kingdom, Central Mediterranean and European theatres of operation until September 1945. For his wartime service, Private Mancuso was awarded the 1939 – 1945 Star, Italy Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp, and War Medal 1939 – 1945. The street was named in November 2007 by the City of Ottawa.

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Ottawa (Kanata)
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Memorial CF Legacy ID
8967
City/Municipality
Ottawa (Kanata)
Memorial Number
35040-054
Type
Other
Address
Gray Crescent
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
45.316541, -75.897594
Submitted By
Richard Turcotte
Inscription

[Victoria Cross citation/Croix de Victoria citation]

From London Gazette, no.37346, 13 November 1945:

“…for great valour in leading an attack on a Japanese destroyer in Onagawa Wan on 9th August, 1945. In the face of fire from shore batteries and a heavy concentration of fire from some five warships Lieutenant Gray pressed home his attack, flying very low in order to ensure success, and, although he was hit and his aircraft was in flames, he obtained at least one direct hit, sinking the destroyer. Lieutenant Gray has consistently shown a brilliant fighting spirit and most inspiring leadership.”

De London Gazette, no 37346, le 13 novembre 1945:

« Pour sa bravoure exceptionnelle alors qu'il dirige une attaque contre un destroyer japonais à Onagawa Wan, le 9 août 1945. En dépit du feu d'artillerie provenant des forces riveraines et d’une forte concentration de tirs provenant de quelque cinq navires de guerre, le Lieutenant Gray mène son attaque, volant à très basse altitude pour assurer le succès de sa mission, et bien qu’il soit atteint et que son avion soit en flammes, il touche sa cible au moins une fois et coule le destroyer. Le Lieutenant Gray a toujours fait preuve d’un esprit combatif et d’un leadership qui inspire. »

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crois. Gray Cres.

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Second World War
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Ontario
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This crescent, Gray Crescent, is named in honour of Lieutenant Robert Hampton Gray, VC, DSC, RCNVR who was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions during the Second World War.

Robert Hampton Gray was born in Trail, British Columbia on 2 November 1917. Joining the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve in July 1940, he was assigned to the Royal Navy’s Fleet Air Arm in which he trained as a fighter pilot and remained for the rest of the Second World War. Gray served in Britain, East Africa and finally with the British Pacific Fleet which, in the final weeks of the war, was operating against the Japanese home islands with the United States Navy’s Third Fleet. He received the Distinguished Service Cross for sinking a Japanese destroyer on 28 July 1945.

Lieutenant Gray was awarded the Victoria Cross posthumously for his actions on 9 August 1945. On that day, he led eight Corsair fighters from HMS Formidable on a mission to bomb enemy shipping in Onagawa Wan; each aircraft carried two 500-pound bombs. As Gray commenced his attack, he met very heavy anti-aircraft fire and his fighter was hit almost immediately, which dislodged one of his bombs and caused the aircraft to catch fire. Despite the damage, Lieutenant Gray pressed home his attack with great determination, and scored a direct hit with his remaining bomb on the Japanese escort vessel Amakusa, which subsequently sank. Instead of taking evasive action to avoid enemy fire, his aircraft then turned slowly to starboard, rolled onto its back and dived into the bay, leading to speculation that Gray may have been wounded during his run in to the target. He did not survive.

City
Ottawa (Kanata)
Country
Canada
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Street; street sign
Memorial CF Legacy ID
8966
City/Municipality
Ottawa (Kanata)
Memorial Number
35040-053
Type
Other
Address
Dunn Street
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
45.3184919, -75.8973876
Submitted By
Richard Turcotte
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[front/devant]

rue Dunn St.

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Dunn Street is named in honour of Colonel Alexander Roberts Dunn, VC who was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions during the Crimean War.

Alexander Dunn was born on September 15, 1833 in York (Toronto) Ontario, but later moved to England with his family. In March 1852, Dunn joined the British Army’s 11th (Prince Albert’s Own) Hussars. Dunn saw action during the Crimean War in which his brave actions were recognized with the Victoria Cross. He saved two comrades during the Charge of the Light Brigade on October 25, 1854.

Dunn was the first Canadian to receive this highest honour. Queen Victoria pinned his medal during a ceremony in 1857 at Hyde Park in London. By that time, Dunn had sold his commission, but rejoined the army in 1858 as a Major and helped establish the 100th Royal Canadian Regiment of Foot, a British unit raise in Canada, but stationed in Gibraltar. In 1864, he transferred again, this time to the 33rd Duke of Wellington’s Regiment in India, where he participated in the Abyssinian War before he was killed in a hunting accident near Senafe in 1868.

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Ottawa (Kanata)
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Canada
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Memorial CF Legacy ID
8965
City/Municipality
Ottawa (Kanata)
Memorial Number
35040-052
Type
Parks
Address
Edenvale Drive and Colchester Square
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
45.3216149, -75.8905979
Submitted By
Richard Turcotte
Inscription

[park sign/signe du parc]

Village Green
MEMORIAL PARK

[plaque 1/plaque 1]

To the memory of Pte John Edward Riley. KIA August 12, 1944, France. Harry, James and Arthur Riley. Dedicated 20 September 1998.

[plaque 2/plaque 2]

In memory of Pte Frank Mitchell, 8th Bn CEF, d 28 April 1917, age 27, Vimy Ridge. Cpl Enoch Mitchell, 10th Bn CEF, d 10 April 1917, age 23, Vimy Ridge. Dedicated on 20 September 1998.

[plaque 3/plaque 3]

In memory of the veterans of the Tyrell family. “We will remember them”. Dedicated on 20 September 1998.

[plaque 4/plaque 4]

In memory of pioneer families of March. Capt J Benning Monk, William H Berry, George W Monk MMP, Vernon Berry, May G (monk) Berry, Capt J Ainslie Berry. Donated by Major William J Berry CD and family. Dedicated on 20 September 1998.

[plaque 5/plaque 5]

To the memory of those from the Robert Kingston and Alice Turner families who served Canada in World War II. Dedicated on 20 September 1998.

[plaque 6/plaque 6]

In memory of those who served their country in War and Peace, The Rotary Club of Nepean-Kanata. Dedicated on 20 September 1998.

[plaque 7/plaque 7]

In loving memory of S/Sgt William Clayton, veteran of WW I and WW II. Private Jacob Morgan, veteran of WW I. Grant eternal rest onto them, O Lord. From their families. Dedicated on 20 September 1998.

[plaque 8/plaque 8]

Roy M Rhyno, Master Gunner Ret’d, honours the families of Zachariah Rhyno of Nova Scotia for their more than 100 years military service to Canada. Dedicated on 20 September 1998.

[plaque 9/plaque 9]

To all veterans, thank you. The Chopowich family. Dedicated on 20 September 1998.

[plaque 10/plaque 10]

In loving memory of Neilson W Campbell- QOCH of C, Percy Hollyer, RCAF. Brothers of Eilleen and Edgar Hollyer, Dedicated on 20 September 1998.

[plaque 11/plaque 11]

A living tribute to those who served their country in Peace and War. Yvon Sorel, Brig Gen Ret’d. “Per Ardua Ad Astra”. Dedicated on 20 September 1998.

[plaque 12/plaque 12]

Donated to honour all Freemasons who served their country. Hazeldean Lodge No. 517 Kanata. Dedicated on 20 September 1998.

[plaque 13/plaque 13]

To all ladies who served their country in War and Peace. By the Ladies Auxiliary Branch 638 Royal Canadian Legion. Dedicated on 20 September 1998.

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Village Green Memorial Park- memorial trees and plaques 5 to 8
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Village Green Memorial Park- memorial trees and plaques 9 to 13
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Village Green Memorial Park sign
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First World War
Second World War
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Ontario
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In November 1996, Kanata Legion Branch 638 President Harry Riley asked Mr. John Gooch to assume the responsibility as Cenotaph Chairman. After numerous meetings with city officials and Urbandale Developments, a site was chosen and named "Village Green Memorial Park". The Legion donated a flagpole and kicked-off a fundraising program that would eventually result in twenty trees being planted around the park, each with a commemorative plaque, and a park bench in August 1997.

Several Legion members donated trees and the "tree program" was made available to the general public and other service clubs. By July 1998, 20 trees were planted, and the grass and garden were meticulously and expertly laid out. Each of the 20 trees has a dedication plaque. Of the 20 trees, 13 are dedicated to the military, or members of the military.

The Canadian flag was raised for the first time in the park on September 19, 1998. The dedication committee included: Cde. John Gooch (Chairman), Cde. George Gordon, Cde. Harry Riley and Cde. Ray Ponto.

The Kanata Cenotaph is also located here.

City
Ottawa (Kanata)
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Canada
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Memorial CF Legacy ID
8963
City/Municipality
Ottawa (Kanata)
Memorial Number
35040-051
Type
Other
Address
Kanata Avenue
Location
Over Trans-Canada Highway
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
45.3104355, -75.9011826
Submitted By
Loni Robertson; updates by Richard Turcotte
Inscription

[title plaque/plaque de titre]

Valour Bridge – Pont de la Bravoure

[dedication plaque/plaque commémorative]

Valour Bridge is dedicated to all those Canadians who have served in the defence of freedom in the great battles and campaigns since the turn of the 20th century. We are forever indebted to them.

Valour Bridge was a joint project of the Royal Canadian Legion and the City of Ottawa. It was formerly dedicated by Mayor Larry O’Brien and dominion President Jack Frost on 1 December, 2006.

Le Pont de la Bravoure est dédié à tous les Canadiens et à toutes les Canadiennes qui, depuis le début du XXe siècle, ont défendu la liberté au cours de batailles et de campagnes importantes. Nous leur sommes à jamais redevables.

Le Pont de la Bravoure est un projet commun de la Légion Royale canadienne et de la Ville d’Ottawa. Il at été dédié officiellement par le Maire Larry O’Brien et le Président National de la Légion, Jack Frost, le 1er décembre 2006.

[campaign plaques/plaques de campagne]

1899 – 1902.

South African War/Guerre d’Afrique du Sud.
Paardeburg, Mafeking, Modder River/Rivière Modder, Liliefontein.
Victoria Crosses 5 Croix de Victoria.

1914 – 1916.

First World War/Première Guerre mondiale.
Ypres, Saint Julien, Festubert, Mesopotamia/Mésopotamie, The Somme/La Somme, Beaumont Hamel.
Victoria Crosses 11 Croix de Victoria.

1917.

First World War/Primière Guerre mondiale.
Vimy, Hill/Colline 70, Passchendaile, Arras.
Victoria Crosses 24 Croix de Victoria.

1918.

First World War/Première Guerre mondiale.
Flanders/Flandres, Palestine, Amiens, Scarpe, Cambrai.
Victoria Crosses 37 Croix de Victoria.

1939 – 1945.

Second World War/Deuxième Guerre mondiale.
The Battle of the Atlantic/La bataille de l’Atlantique.
Victoria Crosses 1 Croix de Victoria.

1939 – 1945.

Second World War/Deuxième Guerre mondiale.
War in the Air/Guerre aérienne. Europe, Mediterranean/Méditerranée, Far East/Extrême Orient.
Victoria Crosses 2 Croix de Victoria.

1940.

Second World War/Deuxième Guerre mondiale.
The Battle of Britain/La bataille d’Angleterre

1941 – 1945.

Second World War/Deuxième Guerre mondiale.
Far East/Extrême Orient. Hong Kong, Burma/Birmanie.
Victoria Crosses 2 Croix de Victoria.

1942.

Second World War/Deuxième Guerre mondiale. Dieppe.
Victoria Crosses 2 Croix de Victoria.

1943 – 1945.

Second World War/Deuxième Guerre mondiale.
Italy/Italie. Sicily/Sicile, Moro River/Rivière Moro, Ortona, Anzio, Liri Valley/Vallée Liri. Gothic Line/Ligne gothique.
Victoria Crosses 3 Croix de Victoria.

1943 – 1945.

Second World War/Deuxième Guerre mondiale.
Northwest Europe/Europe du Nord-Ouest. D-Day/Jour « J », Caen, Falaise, Scheldt/Escaut, Rhineland/Rhénanie, Netherlands/Pays-Bas.
Victoria Crosses 4 Croix de Victoria

1946 – 1989.

Cold War/Guerre Froide.
North America/Amérique du Nord, Europe, Atlantic/Atlantique, Pacific/Pacifique.

1948 - .

Peacekeeping/Maintien de la Paix.
Middle East/Moyen- Orient, Cyprus/Chypre, Indo-China/Indochine, Asia/Asie, Africa/Afrique, Balkans

1950 – 1953.

Korean War/Guerre de Corée.
Kapyong, Chail-li, Chorwon, Hill/Colline 355, Chinamp’o.

1989 - .

Post Cold War/Après guerre froide.
Gulf War/Guerre du Golfe, Balkans, Afghanistan.

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First World War plaque
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War or Conflict Term
Middle East
Europe
Africa
First World War
Korean War
Second World War
Afghanistan
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Ontario
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The Castlefrank Road overpass, which opened in December 2003 was re-named Valour Bridge, December 1, 2006, and is dedicated to all Canadians who have served in defence of freedoms in the great battles and campaigns since the turn of the 20th century.

The bridge monument has title plaques at both ends of the bridge, as well as a dedication plaque. Along the roadway of Valour Bridge are placed 16 commemorative campaign plaques, each inscribed with the main actions of that battle/campaign.

City
Ottawa (Kanata)
Country
Canada
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Memorial CF Legacy ID
7940
City/Municipality
Perth
Memorial Number
35040-050
Type
Other
Address
13 Victoria Street
Location
Perth & District Collegiate Institute
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
44.9046701, -76.2508425
Submitted By
Tim Zander
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front
War or Conflict Term
First World War
Second World War
Province
Ontario
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The Wall of Valour is dedicated to the past students of Perth Collegiate Institute who sacrificed their lives in the First or Second World War.  Erected in 2008, it contains the names, biographies and photographs of soldiers. The biographies were researched by students of Perth and District Collegiate Institute and they were presented with the Lieutenant Governor's Ontario Heritage Award for Youth Achievement for their contribution to the memorial.

On the left, above the names of the First World War soldiers, is a copy of John McCrae's poem, In Flanders Fields.  On the right, above the names of the Second World War soldiers, is Major Alexander Campbell's poem, Prayer Before Battle.  Major Campbell was a former student of Perth Collegiate who sacrificed his life during the Second World War.

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Perth
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Canada
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Memorial CF Legacy ID
7322
City/Municipality
Lanark
Memorial Number
35040-048
Type
Other
Address
84 Clarence Street
Location
Clyde Memorial Ball Park
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
45.0185718, -76.3643508
Submitted By
Tim Zander
Inscription

[left plaque/plaque de gauche]

TO THE GLORIOUS MEMORY
OF THE BOYS
WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES
IN THE WAR 1914-1918

BEECHUM BATES
BENJAMIN CARDINAL
ALLIE CARDINAL
MAXWELL MCILQUAHAM
ROY MCINTYRE
NICHOLAS PENNY
JOHN ROTHWELL
HARRY STAFFORD
WILLIAM STRANG
JAMES TRAILL
HARRY WALTERS

[right plaque/plaque de droite]

TO THE GLORIOUS MEMORY
OF THE BOYS
WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES
IN THE WAR 1939-1945

WALTER R. AFFLECK
WILLIAM ASCHCROFT
KENNETH BARR
REGINAL BARR
MILTON BOYD
JAS A. EASTON
KENNETH FERGSON
EMERSON FOSTER
WM. J. LALONDE
HERBERT A. MILOTTE
CARMEN MOLYNEAUX
GORDEN MOLYNEAUX
KEITH MONTGOMERY
WM. O. STEWART
JAS TRAIL
J. ARTHUR WALKER
JOHN S. WATT
EARL WOODS
RAYMOND WOODS

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Royal Canadian Legion Branch 395/Filiale no 395 de la Légion royale canadienne
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Royal Canadian Legion Branch 395/Filiale no 395 de la Légion royale canadienne
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War or Conflict Term
First World War
Second World War
Province
Ontario
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After the First World War, Lanark village dedicated the gates and ticket booth (ticket booth building is dated 1950) at Clyde Park to the Veterans of both World Wars. Plaques with names of Veterans from both wars were placed on the gates and the park was renamed Clyde Memorial Park. Remembrance Day Services took place at the gates of the park for many years.

Prior to 1985, the Legion decided to tear down the ticket booth at the gates of Clyde Memorial Park to erect a cenotaph. Some members objected because both the gates and the ticket booth were part of the original dedication. The Lanark Village Council was approached for a new location and provided land for a cenotaph which was built in front of the town hall.

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Lanark
Country
Canada
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Memorial CF Legacy ID
6819
City/Municipality
Perth
Memorial Number
35040-047
Type
Other
Address
25 Gore Street W
Location
St. Paul's United Church
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
44.9029176, -76.2530741
Submitted By
Tim Zander
Inscription

OUR CHURCH
SUNDAY SCHOOL WAR MEMORIAL
OUR COUNTRY

SGT. R. WILSON

PTE. D. MITCHELL
SIG. H. DAWSON

PTE. B.W. CHARLTON

PTE. T. BEATTY
PTE. F. CARR

IN MEMORY OF
OUR MEN
WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES
IN THE WORLD WAR
1914 - 1918
MEMORIAL BUILDINGS
ERECTED IN
METHODIST
MISSION FIELDS

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First World War
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Ontario
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This memorial is dedicated to members of the Methodist Church who died while serving in the First World War. It was erected by the Methodist Church.

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Perth
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Canada
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Memorial CF Legacy ID
6709
City/Municipality
Perth
Memorial Number
35040-046
Type
Other
Address
Harvey Street and Drummond Street East
Location
St. James Anglican Church
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
44.8987977, -76.2457622
Submitted By
Tim Zander
Inscription

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1915  1916   1917  1918
 
Roll of Honour
St. James Church Parish, Perth
On Service Overseas		    
 
+  Basil Inderwick   Dvr. Gordon W. Mitchell
Major K. Stephenson Smith         T. B. Wilson
|  Spr. Arthur Code         +  Andrew Ronald Gamble
Capt. John F. Inderwick   +  QMS Herman Warren
|  Lieut. Herbert J. Wilson           W. Creighton Wilson
Sig. W. Arthur Relyea           +  George Leggett
      S. B. Wright   |  2nd Flight Lieut. Allan L. Code
|  Sig. Gordon R. Ball          Boyd A. Burke
       +  J. Clyde Wilson          +  James McVeety
       E. R. Wright          William Ball
Capt. James L. P. McLaren          +  Thomas James McKenny
Sig. Fred A. Orr          Arthur Fowler
Lieut-Col. J. E. de Hertel          |  George O. Meighen
Sub Lieut. Cyril Inderwick          Reginald A. Meighen
     +  Shirley J. MacDonnell   Spr. W. J. Loan
Spr. Wesley S. Ball   Sergt. Fr. E. Dunford
Dvr. H. Dalton McMaster   Sergt. J. A. McMaster
Lieut. P. S. S. Harding          +  F. R. Bourne
       |  Thomas A. Moore          |  Dawphin C. Blair
       Garnet King          |  Robert Norbury
       William Perry          Reuben Phillips
       E. Broderick          |  James Roberts
       |  William T. Beatty          Lloyd Roberts
Sergt. George T. Wilson          John Richardson
       +  James T. Smith          |  E. H. Jewett
       +  J. Eric Meighen    
Spr. Colin B. Sewell   On War Work
Reg Str Kathleen D. Shaw   +  Phillip D. MacDonnell
Reg Str Gladys Code    Harold Pitts
Reg Str A. Edna McMaster    
Major Willie H. Roberts    
+  Serg. William J. Joynt    

 

Compliments of the Montreal Star

+ Killed     | Wounded

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First World War
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Ontario
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This Roll of Honour is for members of the St. James Church Parish who served in the Armed Forces during the First World War.  It was designed and printed by the Montreal Star, made available after the Great War to churches, schools, etc. to provide an affordable way to commemorate war service by members. The names have been written in pen, presumably by a member of the congregation.

City
Perth
Country
Canada
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Memorial CF Legacy ID
6708
City/Municipality
Perth
Memorial Number
35040-045
Type
Other
Address
12 Harvey St
Location
St. James Anglican Church
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
44.8987977, -76.2457622
Submitted By
Tim Zander
Inscription

[plaque]

To the Glory of God
AND
IN PROUD AND LOVING MEMORY OF OUR SONS
WHO DIED IN THE SERVICE OF THEIR COUNTRY
Pte Shirley John MacDonnell
QUEENS UNIVERSITY FIELD AMBULANCE
KILLED IN ACTION IN FRANCE MAY 19TH 1918
AGED 19
ALSO OF
Philip Doyne MacDonnell
KILLED IN MUNITION EXPLOSION
NOVEMBER 30, 1917
AGED 17
BOTH WERE CONFIRMED IN THIS CHURCH

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First World War
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Ontario
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The MacDonnell Plaque is surmounted by a crest bearing the motto “Tout Jour Prét”. The crest is quartered with symbols as follows: upper left - a lion rampant; upper right - a mailed arm holding a cross; lower left - a sailing vessel; lower right - a whale.  The plaque is signed: Pritchard-Andrews Co. Ltd., Ottawa

Shirley John MacDonell enlisted in July of 1916 and served overseas in the ambulance section of his unit until he was gassed at Vimy Ridge in April, 1917. Following a long convalescence in England, he returned to France to work as an orderly in the military hospital at Etaples.  He succumbed to injuries received when the hospital was bombed on May 19, 1918.

Philip Doyne MacDonell, being too young to join the Armed Forces, went to Trenton during the summer of 1917 with two Perth chums, Edwin Noonan and James Smith, to work for the British Chemical Company. While at work in the munition plant, an explosion occurred which resulted in the tragic death of all three young men.

The parents of both men were Mr. and Mrs. P. J. C. MacDonell.

City
Perth
Country
Canada
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Memorial CF Legacy ID
6686
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