Morewood

 
 
Location:  United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry.   
N 45.177618    W 75.285478

North side of Main St. at Mill St.

 

 

This imposing monument surrounded by a wrought iron fence and a brick path is located, I would say at the busiest intersection of a very small community. Perfect area to erect a monument to our fallen soldiers to attract any passers-by who are looking for memorials or anything else that is historical.  Apparently, a local newspaper "La Nouvelle" wrote that this cenotaph is one of the most prominent war memorials in rural Eastern Ontario.

A local historian and author, Carol Goddard recently published a book called "The Morewood War Memorial" whose portions of all book sales will go towards future care and maintenance of the cenotaph. The book, geared for children, is also a reminder for people of all ages about the great sacrifices made by others who fought and died for our freedom. Her work focuses on the Morewood Memorial construction.

The Morewood Monument, funded by locals, was constructed in 1920 and dedicated July 6 1921. The lifesize statue, a representation of Captain Ernest J. Glasgow was paid by the Glasgow family and is a work from the internationally known physician, educator, sculptor, athlete, soldier and scouter Robert Tait McKenzie.

***Once again, a big thanks to Louise B. for the great photos and description.

 

Marker text:

Inscription under statue:  ERECTED BY THE

                                              GLASGOW BROTHERS

Top Plaque:

1914-1919

ROLL OF HONOR

DEDICATED TO THOSE WHO OFFERED

THEIR LIVES IN HUMANITY'S DEFENCE

IN THE GREAT WAR OF THE NATION

PRIVATE CLIFFORD E. MACKIE  77 BATT.  KILLED AT

PASCHENDALE, OCT. 1916.  AGED 14 YEARS

PRIVATE WILBURN FETTERLEY   77 BATTN.  KILLED AT 

SOMME, OCT. 31st 1916.  AGED 22 YEARS

PRIVATE LAWRENCE MILLAR  77BATTN.  KILLED AT

COURCELETTE, NOV. 18th 1916.  AGED 22 YEARS

BOMB. BERNICE SHAVER 32 BATTN.  KILLED AT

VIMY RIDGE, MAY 1st 1917, AGED 25 YEARS

PRIVATE CHARLES MITCHELL 154 BATTN. KILLED IN

FRANCE, MAY 3rd 1917,  AGED 24 YEARS

PRIVATE MILFORD STEINBURG 154 BATTN.  KILLED AT

LOOS, AUGUST 17th 1917,  AGED 18 YEARS

SAPPER HUGH C. MOFFATT 154 BATTN.  KILLED AT

OUTTERSTEENE, NOV. 30th 1917,  AGED 17 YEARS

PRIVATE NELSON GREGOIRE 154 BATTN.  KILLED AT

MARAIS, MARCH 20th 1918,  AGED 26 YEARS

CAPTAIN  E. J. GLASGOW 154 BATTN.  KILLED AT

MARAIS, MAY 9th 1918,  AGED 38 YEARS

PRIVATE PEMBER J. CASSELMAN 154 BATTN.  KILLED AT

AMIENS, MAY 28th 1918,  AGED 24 YEARS

LIEUT. W. E. DURANT  R.A.F.  KILLED IN

FRANCE, JULY 2nd 1918, AGED 23 YEARS

SERGEANT EMMERSON SWERDFEGER 154 BATTN.  KILLED AT

AMIENS, AUG. 8th 1918,  AGED 18 YEARS

PRIVATE CLIFFORD C. HUMMELL 65 BATTN.  DIED AT

BOULOGNE HOSPITAL AUG. 25th 1918,  AGED 25 YEARS

PRIVATE A.A. ERRATT 154 BATTN.  KILLED IN

FRANCE, AUGUST 26th 1918,  AGED 24 YEARS

BOMB. BISMARK SHAVER  ENGLISH BATTALION KILLED AT

BAPAUME, SEPT. 15th 1918  AGED 30 YEARS.

ERECTED BY THE VILLAGE OF MOREWOOD AND VICINITY

 

 

Smaller plaque:

1939 - 1945

ROLL OF HONOR

R82867 F/SGT. HERBERT CARL EMPEY

KILLED OVER GERMANY AUG. 28, 1942, AGED 21 YEARS

J21335 F/O GEORGE McLAUGHLIN

KILLED OVER GERMANY NOV. 18, 1943, AGED 26 YEARS

J90146 P/O FRANCIS SIMON MARCELLUS

KILLED AT YORK-SHIRE, ENGLAND, JULY 14, 1944, AGED 26 YEARS

J95393 P/O DOUGLAS LLOYD MARCELLUS

KILLED OVER GERMANY DEC. 6, 1944, AGED 19 YEARS

ERECTED BY THE VILLAGE OF MOREWOOD AND VICINITY

Below plaques and on pedestral:

KOREA 1950 - 1953

"THEIR NAME

LIVETH FOR EVERMORE"