Other

City/Municipality
Toronto
Memorial Number
35090-582
Type
Address
477 Manning Avenue
Location
Church of St. Mary Magdalene
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
43.6590476, -79.414084
Inscription

To the Glory of God
and in loving memory of
Bombardier George Charles Warwick,
17th. Battery, C.E.F.
Born September 25th. 1894. Killed in Action April 9th. 1918.
in his twenty-fourth year.
Buried in British Cemetery, France.

A life, full of much promise, given in defence of
Liberty and Righteousness.

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Bombardier George Charles Warwick Plaque
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Body Content

It is not known when the Bombardier George Charles Warwick Plaque was unveiled in the church.

City
Toronto
Country
Type Description
Plaque
Photo Credit
Jim Lewis
Memorial CF Legacy ID
12394
City/Municipality
Toronto
Memorial Number
35090-581
Type
Address
180 Shaw Street
Location
Artscape Youngplace
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
43.6469823, -79.4171965
Inscription

THE GREAT
WAR
1914 - 1918

THIS SCHOOL BUILDING
WAS THE CANADIAN HOME
OF THE
123RD AND 208TH BATTALIONS
OF THE
CANADIAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCE
AND OF THE
ROYAL AIR FORCE

FROM WITHIN THESE WALLS OVER TWO THOUSAND
MEN WENT TO BATTLE OVERSEAS, THAT
FREEDOM AND JUSTICE MIGHT PREVAIL.

ERECTED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF
THE CITY OF TORONTO.

GOD SAVE THE KING.

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123rd and 208th Battalions and Royal Air Force First World War Plaque
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Body Content

Shaw Street School was home for the 123rd and 208th Battalions of the Canadian Expeditionary Force and of the Royal Air Force during the First World War. It is not known when the Board of Education of the city of Toronto erected this plaque.

Shaw Street School was built in 1914 and closed by the Toronto District School Board in 2000-2001. Artscape Youngplace opened in this building in 2013.

City
Toronto
Country
Type Description
Plaque
Photo Credit
Jim Lewis
Memorial CF Legacy ID
12371
City/Municipality
Toronto
Memorial Number
35090-580
Type
Address
361 Danforth Avenue
Location
St. Barnabas on the Danforth
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
43.6774599, -79.3522692
Inscription

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
THOMAS EDWARD ELLIS
SERVED IN 2ND F.C.C.E. 1916 - 1919
FORTY YEARS A CHORISTER
ERECTED BY HIS WIFE
JUNE 17TH 1927.

"THE LORD IS MY SHEPERD"

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Thomas Edward Ellis Plaque
Province
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Body Content

The Thomas Edward Ellis Plaque was erected by his wife on June 17, 1927. Thomas served in the 2nd Field Company, Canadian Engineers. It was a Militia engineer unit that was based in Toronto prior to the First World War and remained active until after the war was over.

City
Toronto
Country
Type Description
Plaque
Photo Credit
St. Barnabas on the Danforth
Memorial CF Legacy ID
12361
City/Municipality
Toronto
Memorial Number
35090-579
Type
Address
729 St Clair Avenue W
Location
St. Matthew's United Church
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
43.6812831, -79.4275231
Inscription

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Oakwood United Church Second World War Roll of Honour
War or Conflict Term
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Body Content

Hanging in St. Matthew's sanctuary are three memorials that are not identified by a church name. They are believed to be from Oakwood Methodist Church which joined St. Matthew's United Church in 1975. The artist of this Roll of Honour is unknown.

In 1917, Oakwood Methodist Church was established. It entered the United Church of Canada as Oakwood United Church in 1925. In 1961, Dufferin United Church (formerly Dufferin Methodist Church) merged with Oakwood United Church and in 1975, Oakwood United Church merged with St. Matthew's United Church.

City
Toronto
Country
Type Description
Honour Roll
Photo Credit
Jim Lewis
Memorial CF Legacy ID
12358
City/Municipality
Toronto
Memorial Number
35090-578
Type
Address
729 St Clair Avenue W
Location
St. Matthew's United Church
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
43.6812831, -79.4275231
Inscription

IN MEMORY OF

THE MEN FROM THIS CHURCH
WHO DIED FOR THEIR COUNTRY

  • J. CALLAGHAN
  • G. FOTHERBY
  • J. HARRIMAN
  • W. LOVETT
  • W.O. MORGAN
  • H.W.MILLER
  • J.ROGERS
  • J. STARKEY

"REST IN PEACE"

THE GREAT WAR
1914 - 1919

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Oakwood Methodist Church First World War Plaque
War or Conflict Term
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Body Content

Hanging in St. Matthew's sanctuary are three memorials that are not identified by a church name. They are believed to be from Oakwood Methodist Church which joined St. Matthew's United Church in 1975. This plaque is dedicated to those from the church who died in the First World War.

In 1917, Oakwood Methodist Church was established. It entered the United Church of Canada as Oakwood United Church in 1925. In 1961, Dufferin United Church (formerly Dufferin Methodist Church) merged with Oakwood United Church and in 1975, Oakwood United Church merged with St. Matthew's United Church.

City
Toronto
Country
Type Description
Plaque - wood
Photo Credit
Jim Lewis
Memorial CF Legacy ID
12357
City/Municipality
Toronto
Memorial Number
35090-577
Type
Address
729 St Clair Avenue W
Location
St. Matthew's United Church
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
43.6812831, -79.4275231
Inscription

ROLL OF HONOUR
1914 — 1918

H. ARMSTRONG F. DAVENPORT T. HORNER H. MCPHAIL W. RYALL
R. BAKER W. DAWE W. HUBBARD M. MCFEE G. SIMONS
J. BAILEY S. DURBAN W. HUBBARD H.W. MILLER C. SCOTT
J. BOULD F. ELBOURN F.A. JOHNSTON W. MINETT J. STARKEY
J. BROWNING G. ELLIOTT T. JOHNSON W.R. NOLLETH S.W. VALE
E. BROWN W. FILYER I. KELLETT J. NORTON F.C. VALE
M. BROOKS W.G. FLINT T. KING R. PACKER C.T. WAKEFIELD
J. BUTTERWORTH G. FOSTER J.C. KIRBY W.H. PATCHETT W.S. WAKEFIELD
J. CAMERON SNR. G. FOTHERBY W. LOVETT W. PERKINS P.H. WAKEFIELD
J. CAMERON J. GALLAGHAN E. LOVETT H. PERKINS H.W. WAKEFIELD
B. CAMERON W.H. GRIFFITHS H.J. LEGGET F. PETERS J. WITMORE
T. CAMERON C.J. HALL H. LITTLEWOOD A. PRECIOUS S. WITMORE
D. CAMERON L. HALL G. MARSHALL W.C. ROBERTSON E. WOODS
A. CHILDS W. HARVEY J. MOODY T. RODDA J.A. WESTWOOD
H. CHAPMAN A. HALSTEAD A. MOODY J. ROGERS H. WEBB
C. COATES J. HARRIMAN W.O. MORGAN C. ROY W. WHITEHEAD SNR.
S. COATES H. HEASLIP J.W. MORPHET L. ROSE W. WHITEHEAD
J.A. CUMMING A. HEWINES C. MCINNES F. ROSE S. WOODIN
  F. HOLGATE   W. RYAN  
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Oakwood Methodist Church First World War Roll of Honour
War or Conflict Term
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Body Content

Hanging in St. Matthew's sanctuary are three memorials that are not identified by a church name. They are believed to be from Oakwood Methodist Church which joined St. Matthew's United Church in 1975. This Roll of Honour has a torch on the left and right sides, soft blue coloured bunting, two green maple leaves and the Canadian Red Ensign. The artist is unknown.

In 1917, Oakwood Methodist Church was established. It entered the United Church of Canada as Oakwood United Church in 1925. In 1961, Dufferin United Church (formerly Dufferin Methodist Church) merged with Oakwood United Church and in 1975, Oakwood United Church merged with St. Matthew's United Church.

City
Toronto
Country
Type Description
Honour Roll
Photo Credit
Jim Lewis
Memorial CF Legacy ID
12356
City/Municipality
Toronto
Memorial Number
35090-575
Type
Address
470 Woodbine Avenue
Location
St. John the Baptist Norway Anglican Church
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
43.6746853, -79.3082184
Inscription

Malachi

AND THEY SHALL BE
MINE SAITH THE LORD
OF HOSTS IN THAT DAY
WHEN I MAKE UP MY
JEWELS

MALACHI 3-17

To the Glory of God and in loving memory of
Charles Walter Down Died Jan 21st 1921 and his sons
Charles Otter Down, Died June 17th 1915
William George Down, killed in action at the Somme Oct 5th 1916
Joseph Henry Down, killed in action at St Julien April 24th 1915
Presented by the family

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Down Window
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Body Content

The Down Window was erected by the family in memory of Charles Walter Down, died January 21, 1921, and his sons Charles Otter Down, died June 17, 1915; Private William George Down, killed in action at the Somme Oct 5th 1916; and Sapper Joseph Henry Down, killed in action at St. Julien April 24, 1915. His son Private Richard E. Down served with the No. 2 General Hospital in England and survived the First World War. Charles Otter Down, who died at home, was quartermaster of the 13th Field Ambulance.

City
Toronto
Country
Type Description
Stained glass window
Photo Credit
St. John the Baptist Norway Anglican Church
Memorial CF Legacy ID
12324
City/Municipality
Toronto
Memorial Number
35090-571
Type
Address
470 Woodbine Avenue
Location
St. John the Baptist Norway Anglican Church
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
43.6746853, -79.3082184
Inscription

"LAZARUS COME FORTH"

[plaque]

THE CENTRE WINDOW
"LAZARUS COME FORTH"
WAS GIVEN BY
CHARLES DAVID LENNOX ARCHITECT
AND WIFE SARAH JANE SIMPSON
IN LOVING MEMORY OF THEIR SON
LIEUTENANT CHARLES SIMPSON LENNOX
BORN 1899
KILLED IN ACTION 1918
AND MEN OF THIS PARISH
WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES
IN WORLD WAR
1914-1918

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inscription
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First World War Window
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First World War Window
1 of 3 images
War or Conflict Term
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Body Content

The First World War Window honours the men from St. John the Baptist Norway Church who gave their lives in the First World War and Lieutenant Charles Simpson Lennox. The window was donated by Lieutenant Lennox's parents who lost their son when he was killed in action on July 24, 1917.

City
Toronto
Country
Type Description
Stained glass window
Photo Credit
St. John the Baptist Norway Anglican Church
Memorial CF Legacy ID
12320
City/Municipality
Toronto
Memorial Number
35090-570
Type
Address
729 St Clair Avenue W
Location
St. Matthew's United Church
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
43.6812831, -79.4275231
Inscription

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
SIG. CHARLES W.D. MOONEY
OF THE 67TH BATTERY C.E.F.
BORN AT INVERNESS, QUE AUGUST 31ST 1897
DIED IN FRANCE ON OCTOBER 8TH 1918
FROM WOUNDS RECEIVED NEAR CAMBRAI
AGED 21 YEARS

"FOR YOUR TO-MORROW THEY GAVE THEIR TO-DAY"

"GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS
THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS"

ERECTED BY HIS LOVING AUNT MAIME

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Signaller Charles W.D. Mooney Plaque
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Body Content

There is no information on when the Signaller Charles W.D. Mooney Plaque was unveiled at St. Clair United Church. It was erected in his memory by his Aunt Maime.

The church was founded in 1878 as Zion Methodist Church and renamed St. Clair Methodist Church in 1915. It entered the United Church of Canada as St. Clair United Church in 1925 and in 1966 amalgamated with St. Columba United to form St. Matthew's United Church.

City
Toronto
Country
Type Description
Plaque - brass
Photo Credit
Jim Lewis
Memorial CF Legacy ID
12318
City/Municipality
Toronto
Memorial Number
35090-569
Type
Address
729 St Clair Avenue W
Location
St. Matthew's United Church
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
43.6812831, -79.4275231
Inscription

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF THE
SONS OF EPWORTH UNITED CHURCH
WHO FELL IN THE SECOND GREAT WAR
1939 – 1945

ROBERT ANDREWS
JOHN BATEMAN
DONALD GOURLAY
JOHN MCGOWAN
WILLIAM PENFOUND
ROBERT REID
ALLAN SANDERSON
ROBERT STUART

He hath redeemed my soul in peace
from the battle which was against me – Psalm 55

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Second World War Plaque
War or Conflict Term
Province
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Body Content

There is no information on when the Second World War Plaque was unveiled at Epworth United Church. The church was founded in 1888 as Epworth Methodist Church and entered the United Church of Canada as Epworth United Church in 1925. In 1981, the congregation joined St. Matthew's United Church.

City
Toronto
Country
Type Description
Plaque - marble
Photo Credit
Jim Lewis
Memorial CF Legacy ID
12309