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THE KING'S ROYAL REGIMENT OF NEW YORK

The largest Loyalist corps in the Northern Department
during the American Revolution, the King's Royal Regiment
of New York was raised on June 19, 1776 under the com-
mand of Sir John Johnson. Originally composed of one
battalion with ten companies, it was authorized to add a
second battalion in 1780. The regiment, known as
the "Royal Yorkers", participated in the bitter war fought on
the colonial frontier. It conducted raids against settlements
in New York and was also employed in garrison duty.
When active campaigning ceased in 1783, the regiment as-
sumed various responsibilities, notably the establishment of
a base here, in preparation for the settlement of the Loyal-
ists. It was then fully disbanded, its officers and men settling
near New Johnstown (Cornwall) and in the Cataraqui townships.

Erected by the Ontario Heritage Foundation, Ministry of Citizenship and Culture.

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Le plus important corps de Loyalistes dans le nord lors de la révolutionaméricane, le King's Royal Regiment of New York, est formé le 19 juin 1776 et commandé par Sir John Johnson. Composé à l'origine d'un bataillon de dix compagnies, il reçoit l'autorisation, en 1780, d'en ajouter au autre. Connu sous le nom de <>, il participe à la guerre frontalière des colonies. Le régiment effectue des raids contre les établissements coloniaux de New York et tient garnison. Lorsque la campagne prend fin, en 1783, le régiment assume diverses responsabilités, notamment la construction d'installations, ici même, en vue de l'arrivée des Loyalistes. Puis le régiment est dispersé
officiers et soldats s'établissent alors près de New Johnstown (Cornwall) et dans les cantons de Cataraqui.

MILITIA GARRISON 1837-38

Commemorating the services of the first permanent Militia Garrison of Kingston, assembled by Lieutenant-Colonel R.H. Bonnycastle to defend this city during the Upper Canadian Rebellion. The mobilization saved Kingston from invasion since the regular troops had been sent to Lower Canada. The troops used this area as their drill ground.

• Queen's Marine Artillery
• 2nd and 3rd Prince Edward
• Perth Artillery
• 1st and 2nd Addington
• Frontenac Light Dragoons
• 2nd Lennox
• 1st Hastings Light Dragoons
• Belleville Rifles
• 1st and 2nd Addington Light Dragoons
• Independent Companies
• 1st and 2nd Frontenac
• Tyendinaga Mohawks

Erected by the Ontario Archaeological and Historic Sites Board.

POINT FREDERICK

A strategic location for the defence of the loyalist settlement at Cataraqui (Kingston), this point was reserved in 1788 and named after Sir Frederick Haldimand, Governor of Quebec (1778-86). In 1790-91 a guardhouse and storehouse were built. By 1792 a dockyard was in operation and during the War of 1812 this vital naval base was fortified. On November 10, 1812, The Fort Frederick battery took part in repulsing an American naval squadron under Commodore Isaac Chauncey. This structure, on four massive stone Martello towers built to strengthen Kingston's defences, was erected in 1846-47 during the Oregon Boundary crisis between the United States and Britain. In 1852 the dockyard was closed and in 1870 Fort Frederick was abandoned.

Erected by the Ontario Heritage Foundation,
Ministry of Culture and Recreation

Cette pointe, lieu stratégique de défense de Cataraqui (Kingston) est réservée en 1788 pour usage militaire et nommée en mémoire de Sir Frederick Haldimand, gouverneur du Québec (1778-1786). Un poste de garde et un dépôt y sont construits en 1790-1791 et, vers 1792, un arsenal est en activité. Cette base navale est ensuite fortifiée pendant la guerre de 1812 et le 10 novembre 1812, la batterie de Fort Frederic prend part au refoulement d'une escadre américaine commandé par Isaac Chauncey. Ce bâtiment de quatre tours Martello est construit en 1846-1847 pour la défense de Kingston pendant l'affaire de l'Oregon entre les Étas-Unis et la Grande-Bretagne. En 1852, l'arsenal est fermé et en 1870, le Fort Frederick abandonné.

SIR RICHARD BONNYCASTLE 1791-1847

As an officer in the Corps of Royal Engineers, Bonnycastle
was trained in engineering, mapmaking, geology and painting.
He served in Europe and Nova Scotia before coming to Upper
Canada in 1826. The military surveys and related scientific
work that he produced while posted at Niagara, Kingston and
York contributed to the economic development of the province.
Bonnycastle was recalled here in 1837 to supervise comple-
tion of the new Fort Henry. His masterful defence of Kingston
during the Rebellions of 1837-38 earned him a knighthood.
An interested observer of human nature, Sir Richard wrote
four books detailing the social life, history and physical
features of British North America.

Ontario Heritage Foundation, Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Recreation

SIR RICHARD BONNYCASTLE 1791-1847

En tant qu'officier du Corps royal du Génie, Bonnycastle suit une formation en génie, cartographie, géologie et peinture. Il sert en Europe et en Nouvelle-Écosse avant d'arriver dans le Haut-Canada en 1826. Les levés militaires et autres travaux de nature scientifique qu'il réalise pendant son affectation à Niagara, Kingston et York contribuent à l'essor économique de la province. Bonnycastle revient ici en 1837 pour superviser la fin de la construction du nouveau fort Henry. Sa défense judicieuse de Kingston pendant les insurrections de 1837-1838 lui vaut le titre de chevalier. Observateur enthousiaste de la nature humaine, Sir Richard écrit quatre livres décrivant les moeurs, l'histoire et les particularités géographiques de l'Amérique du Nord britannique.

Fondation du patrimoine ontarien, ministère de la Culture et des Loisirs

THE STONE FRIGATE

Once part of a large and active naval dockyard, this substantial stone building was erected as a warehouse for naval stores. Although initially planned in 1816, it was not completed until four years later when the need for storage facilities to hold gear and rigging from British warships dismantled in compliance with the Rush-Bagot Agreement had become acute. After the Rebellion of 1837 the building briefly functioned as a barracks for the naval detachment charged with patrolling the lakes. It was then apparently used as a storehouse again. By 1876 the structure, now known as the Stone Frigate, had been refitted to house the newly-established Royal Military College of Canada, an institution it continues to serve.

STONE FRIGATE

Ce grand bâtiment de pierre servait autrefois d'entrepôt pour les magasins d'un important chantier naval. Conçu en 1816, sa construction ne s'acheva que quatre ans plus tard lorsqu'il y eut un besoin urgent de locaux pour entreposer l'équipement et le gréement des vaisseaux britanniques démantelés suite au traité Rush-Bagot. Après la rébellion de 1837, il servit brièvement de caserne au détachement naval chargé de patrouiller les lacs, puis serait redevenu un entrepôt. En 1876, remis en état et désormais appelé "Stone Frigate", ce bâtiment abritait le tout nouveau Collège militaire royal du Canada, qui l'occupe jusqu'à ce jour.

THE ROYAL MILITARY COLLEGE OF CANADA

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TO THE MEMORY OF ALL RANKS OF THE CORPS OF ROYAL CANADIAN ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERS WHO DIED IN THE SERVICE OF CANADA.

DEDICATED OCTOBER 1961 BY GENERAL A.G.L. McNAUGHTON, HONORARY COLONEL COMMANDANT.

A LA MÉMOIRE DES MILITAIRES DE TOUS GRADES DU CORPS ROYAL CANADIEN DU GÉNIE ÉLECTRIQUE ET MÉCANIQUE TOMBÉS AU SERVICE DU CANADA

[plaque on 25-Pounder gun/plaque sur le canon de 25 livres]

25-Pounder guns were the standard field artillery guns when RCEME was formed on May 15, 1944. For many years this gun was used in the training of Craftsmen at the RCEME School here in Barriefield, Ontario. It wears the tactical signs of 13th Field Regiment RCA which used 25-Pounder guns during World War Two.

Les canons de 25 livres étaient les pièces d'artillerie qu'on utilisait couramment lorsque le GEMRC fut créé le 15 mai 1944. Pendant de nombreuses années, ce canon a servi à l'entraînement des artisans de l'École du GEMRC ici, à Barriefield, en Ontario. Il porte les insignes tactiques du 13e Régiment de campagne de l'ARC qui s'est servi de canons de ce genre pendant la Deuxième Guerre mondiale.

(No inscription on the memorial/Aucune inscription sur le mémorial)

1914 – 1918

PER ARDUA AD ASTRA

ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE

TO THE GLORY
OF
GOD
AND
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF ALL
WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES
AND SERVED WITH
THE
ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE
AND
COMMONWEALTH AIR FORCES

416 WING
R.C.A.F.

THEY HAVE SLIPPED THE SURLY
BONDS OF EARTH

1939 – 1945
1950 – 1953

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(Crest of the 21st Battalion/Armoiries du 21e Bataillon au-dessus)

TO THE MEMORY OF
OUR VALIANT COMRADES
OF THE TWENTY FIRST
CANADIAN INFANTRY
BATTALION C.E.F.
WHO IN THE GREAT WAR
MADE THE
SUPREME SACRIFICE
1914 - 1918
"TO THE END, TO THE END, THEY REMAIN"

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ARRAS
VIMY RIDGE
HILL 70

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MOUNT SORREL
SOMME '16 '18
FLERS COURCELETTE
THIEPVAL
ANCRE HEIGHTS
YPRES '17
PASSCHENDAELE
DROCOURT-QUEANT
HINDENBURG LINE
CANAL DU NORD
PURSUIT TO MONS
FRANCE AND FLANDERS
1915-1918

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AMIENS
SCARPE '18
CAMBRAI '18