Ottawa - War of 1812

 

Location:  City of Ottawa     N 45.42436   W -75.69654

On the north side of Wellington Street, in front of the East Block of the Parliament Building.

This memorial statue sits on Parliament Hill, on the South East corner of East Block, facing the National War Memorial. It is dedicated to the people, from all walks of life, who defended Canada during the War of 1812. It was unveiled on November 6, 2014.

Triumph through diversity was designed by Adrienne Alison as a 200th anniversary of the War 1812 monument on Parliament Hill. The figures are:

- Metis fighter and cannon

- woman bandaging French Voltigeur combatant

- Royal Navy sailor and rope

- First Nations warrior pointing

- Canadian militiamen

- British Army

- Royal Newfoundland regiment firing musket

**The above description is taken from  https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/memorials/national-inventory-canadian-memorials/details/8647

 

Marker text:

THE FIGHT FOR CANADA

1812 - 1815

Fought on land and water, the War of 1812

helped shape the future of Canada.  To defeat

the American invasion, people from various

walks of life came together - men and women;

military personnel and civilians; English, French

and Aboriginal peoples.  The figures on this

monument reflect the diversity of those who

joined forces to defend this land and ensure

Canada's existence.

(repeated in French)

Lucan

 

Location:  Middlesex County     N 43 11.388   W -81 24.117

In front of the Legion, 136 Market Street.

 

 

A simple memorial in front of Branch 540 of the Royal Canadian Legion.  The memorial is dedicated to veterans of the World Wars and Korea.  In the park across the road, a large artillery piece stands as a reminder of the horrors of war.  The Legion hosts its annual Remembrance Day ceremonies at this location.  As with most Legion branches, the 540 plays a key role in the life of this small community.

Lucan is best known as the home of the 1880 Donnelly Massacre, the famous feud and murder of five members of a local family, which has gone unsolved to this day.  The murders have been the subject of many books and movies.  A local museum dedicated to the murders is frequently visited by the curious who seek more information about this legendary incident.

Marker text:

(Legion crest)

AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN

AND IN THE MORNING,

WE WILL REMEMBER THEM.

WWI     WWII     KOREA

1914      1939         1950

1918      1945         1953

 

Munster

 

Location:  City of Ottawa    N 45.166368   W -75.939504

In Munster Union Cemetery, 2821 Munster Road.

 

 

Named after the province of Munster, Ireland and also known as Munster Hamlet, this village was established as a post office by 1866 and became amalgamated into the city of Ottawa in 2001. Although Munster is a quiet small place to live it has its own school, park, church, restaurant, community centre and library. It is probably considered a bedroom community or just a place you pass by to get somewhere else. The biggest attraction is just around the corner and it would be Saunders Farm. A very popular place with its outdoor mazes, summer camps and Halloween activities just to name a few. Its location is great as you can easily commute to historical Richmond, Ottawa, Carleton Place.

 

At least, Munster has its own memorial to honour their war dead. The 3 local brave soldiers who by their unselfish act so we might live, are mentioned on the billboard at the entrance of the cemetery, showing the location of the newly erected memorial. It mentions only the names of their war dead of WWI, date and place. I do not know much about the date of the unveiling or if there was a ceremony. I can only assume that it was erected between mid-June and August 9th, 2019 as both times I was there taking photos. It might be too early to know if the locals would be congregating at this monument for Remembrance Day.

 

Special thanks to Louise Bellec for the photos and  description.

 

Monument:

 

OUR HONORED DEAD

 

1914 - 1918

 

PTE. EDWARD J. BIRD
DIED AT MESSINES, FRANCE
JUNE 10, 1917

 

PTE. R. LORNE FALLS
DIED AT HILL 70, FRANCE.

APRIL 9, 1918

 

PTE. JONATHAN VERNER FEATHERSTON
KILLED AT CAMBRIA, FRANCE
SEPT. 29 1918.

 

ERECTED BY

MUNSTER L.O.L. NO. 917 AND FRIENDS

 

Parry Sound - Algonquin Regiment

 

Location:  Parry Sound District     N 45 20.350   W -80 02.284

At the east end of the parking lot for the Bobby Orr Museum, next to the fitness trail.

 

This memorial is dedicated to the 342 men of the Algonquin Regiment that died as result of World War II.  It stands very nearby to the Francis Pegahmagabow Statue, the greatest war hero to come out of this area.  I will let the accompanying signage tell the story of this famous regiment and its role in WWII.

 

Marker text:

Story sign:

The Algonquin Regiment

The Algonquin Regiment evolved from the Northern Pioneers formed after

World War I from a number of northern Ontario military units.  When the

Algonquin Regiment was mobilized for active service on July 22, 1940,

its purpose was to assist in the defeat of Adolph Hilter's Nazi Germany and

its allies.  130 men from the Parry Sound area flocked to join A Company of

the Algonquins at local recruiting centres.

Over the next 5 years they trained in Canada and England, then saw active

service in Normandy, Belgium and Holland.  On May 7th, 1945, the Algonquin

Regiment's long road ended as they stood victorious beyond the Rhine in

the German town of Rastede.  On many occasions, from Normandy through

to Germany, its was the Algonquin task to establish bridgeheads across the

rivers and canals through which the Fourth Division advanced.  Hence our

motto "Ne-Ka-Ne-Tah"(We lead, others follow).

The cost in human terms was 1300 killed, wounded, and missing in action.

372 of this number gave their lives as the price for freedom we enjoy

today.  Their names are forever recorded on the monument you see here.

 

 

Monument:

WWII

1939 - 1945

Roll of Honour

Their memory cherished in the land they loved

Officers Killed In Action

Major W.S. MacPherson

Captain D.W. Dymond

Captain J.M. Jewell

Captain T.P. Richardson

Captain R.A. Scott

Captain

F.E. Wright

Lieut.  D.B. Armstrong

Lieut. W.J. Boisvert

Lieut. A.M. Burslem

Lieut. T.C.W. Byrnes

Lieut. N.A. Christopherson

Lieut. J.C. Fraser

Lieut. R.J.O. Hamilton

Lieut. H.G. Hosack

Lieut. G.J. Hunter

Lieut. W.M. Jackson

Lieut. W.A. McKeon

Lieut. G.C. Mowry

Lieut. W.E. O'Donnell

Lieut. C. Ratte

Lieut. E.L. Roberts

Died of Wounds

Captain T.L. Alexander

Captain F.W. Grafton

Captain R.C. McNairn

Lieut. T.C. Dutcher

Lieut. R.L. Richard

Other Ranks Killed In Action

Cpl. Allemang, H.E.

L.Cpl. Amundson, S.

Pte. Anderson, F.L.

Pte. Anderson, H.M.

Pte. Armstrong, R.O. 

Pte. Ashcroft, W.J.

L.Cpl. Asplund, B.A.

Pte. Atwood W.C.

Pte. Auld, J.W.

Pte. Ayres, E.C.

Pte. Baker, K.D.

Pte. Barclay, P.W.

CQMS Barlow, J.J.

Pte. Barnard, W.E.

Cpl. Barron. S.M.

Pte. Bateman, J.R.

Cpl. Beckingham, E.E.

Pte. Beers, J.

Pte. Benere, R.F.

Pte. Benjamin, C.M.

Pte. Bertrand, C.D.

Pte. Bird, E.A.W.

L.Sgt. Black, D.G.

Sgt. Bolan, M.M.

Pte. Bolger, B.

Sgt. Boppre, G.M.

Sgt. Borthwick, J.J.

Pte. Bouchard, W.J.

L.Cpl. Bowman, G.E.

Pte. Boyd, A.

Cpl. Boyd, L.M.

Pte.  Boyko, P.

Pte. Brasseur, P.

Pte. Brenna, J.J.G.

Pte. Brisson, J.G.

Pte. Bromilow, J.

Pte. Brown, G.S.

Sgt. Brown, G.W.E.

Pte. Brown, N.L.

Pte. Brown, T.

Pte. Brown, W.B.

Pte. Brunelle, P.

Pte. Brydges, W.R.

L.Cpl. Bugler, H.G.

Pt.e Burnett, S.A.

Cpl. Burns, G.J.

Pte. Burton, J.T.

Pte. Byers, A.L.

Pte. Cadzow, J.

Cpl. Caldell, L.

Pte. Cameron, H.P.

Pte. Campbell, J.D.

Cpl. Campbell, P.D.

Pte. Cantlon, C.C.

Pte. Carlson, C.W.

Pte. Carruthers, J.B.

L.Cpl. Cascanette, R.J.

Pte. Chaisson, A.

Cpl. Charette, P.V.

Pte. Chedore, K.H.

Pte. Chippewa, D.W.

Pte. Chisolm, E.D.

Pte. Clark, S.

Pte. Clarke, W.J.

L.Sgt. Cochrane, C.G.

Pte. Cole, N.F.

Cpl. Conn, H.P.

Pte. Cook, W.B.

Pte. Cooney, H.A.

Pte. Copley, E.

Pte. Cosens, W.J.

Pte. Cote, A.J.

Pte. Coull, W.J.

Pte. Cowley, J.

Pte. Crawley, G.E.

Cpl. Creeman, R.T.

Pte. Crilley, W.F.

Pte. Crue, E.J.

Pte. Cunningham, B.J.

Pte. Davison, D.

Pte. DeBay, T.G.V.

L.Cpl. Dent, L.A.

Pte. Deon, J.

L.Cpl. Diamond, G.M.

Pte. Dietch, J.J.

Pte. Donald, A.P.

Sgt. Downey, J.P.

Sgt. Downie, W.I.

Pte. Drake, R.

Pte. Duff, R.S.

Pte. Duncanson, K.D.

Pte. Dunett, W.N.

Pte. Dunn, T.S.

Pte. Dunn, W.E.

Pte. Dusomme, W.J.P.

Sgt. Dwyer, A.M.

L.Cpl. Dyball, W.L.

Pte. Eagles, K.W.

Cpl. Ellenwood, R.W.

Pte. Elliott, R.S.

Cpl. Ellis, G.A.

Pte. Erison, R.J.

Pte. Farrell, C.C.

Cpl. Farrow, D.B.

Pte. Fast, J.

Pte. Favel, W.

L.Cpl. Fedoration, J.

Cpl. Feldman, H.

Pte. Fennah, W.F.

Pte. Fishbach, G.H.

Pte. Fitzgerald, G.L.

L.Cpl. Flynn, G.H.

Pte. Fogal, J.M.

Pte. Ford, G.

Pte. Foster, F.E.

Pte. Frain, R.L.

Pte. Fraser, R.W.

Cpl. Freve, E.

L.Cpl. Funk, A.J.

Cpl. Gagnon, W.R.

Pte, Gauthier, J.L.

Pte. Gauthier, R.

Pte. Gawne, D.G.

Cpl. Gibbons, D.J.

Pte. Gilhuly, G.J.

Pte. Girardin, R.W.

Pte. Giunta, E.

Pte. Goguen, C.R.

Pte. Gordon, A.N.

Pte. Gordon, D.E.

Pte. Gore, B.

Pte. Grant, M.

Pte. Green, J.H.

Pte. Gregoire, R.

Pte. Grubb, C.M.

Pte. Hall, V.S.

Pte. Hamilton, E.D.

Pte. Hammond, D.J.

L.Cpl. Hansen, T.

Pte. Hardwick, H.F.

Pte. Hastings, E.

Pte. Hemphill, A.S.

Pte. Henry, J.

Pte. Hill, S.

Pte. Hilts, E.L.

Cpl. Hockenstein, B.

Pte. Hodgson, C.W.

Cpl. Hoelke, E.O.

Pte. Holiday, J.

L.Cpl. Hooper, R.E.

Sgt. Horne, R.E.

Pte. Hryciuk, M.

L.Cpl. Hubbard, P.H.

Pte. Hudson, D.T.

Pte. Hurlin, W.R.

Pte. Husak, P.

Pte. Hyland, J.E.

Pte. Ingraham, H.S.

Sgt. Irwin, C.C.

Pte. Jackman, F.W.

Pte. Jaeger, D.A.

Pte. Johnson, A.L.

Pte. Johnson, C.L.

Pte. Johnson, J.V.

Pte. Johnson, L

Pte. Johnston, E.T.

Pte. Jones, J.

Pte. Kelly, G.R.

L.Cpl. Kennedy, S.D.

Pte. Kennedy, W.D.

Pte. Keown, C.E.

Pte.  Klein, A.

Pte. Klingbile, C.H.

Pte. Lacombe, R.J.

Cpl. Lafontaine, W.J.I.

Pte. Lally, W.G.

Pte. Lamontagne, L.P.

Pte. Lanoue, O.

Pte. Larocque, L.R.

Pte. Legault, J.W.

Pte. Lerue, A.G.

Pte. Lesperance, L.J.

Pte. Lewis, J.W.

Pte. Lewis, W.H.

Pte. Linkie, W.H.

Sgt. Lintick, R.G.B.

Pte. Lone, J.P.

Pte. Lucas, L.E.

Pte. Lundy, G.V.J.

Pte. MacDonald, A.E.

Pte. MacLeod, J.A.

Pte. Marabella, A.R.

L.Cpl. May, G.J.

Pte. McAngus, D.S.

Pte. McCallum, R.

Cpl. McClory, J.I.

Pte. McCurry, A.

Pte. McEachern, G.B.

Pte. McKellar, D.A.

Sgt. McWhirter, R.E.

Pte. Meyer, V.L.

Pte. Michaelis, A.T.

Pte. Miller, F.

Pte. Milley, F.S.

Pte. Morrison, E.H.

CSM Morrison, J.W.

Pte. Morrison, M.R.

Pte. Murphy, G.W.

RSM Murray, A.G.

Sgt. Myers, M.D.

L.Cpl. Nanibush, C.

Pte. Nicol, E.L.

Pte. O'Callaghan, L.P.

Pte. Oliver, R.D.

Pte. O'Neil, J.H.

Pte. Page, V.H.

L.Sgt. Paine, E.W.

Cpl. Parysek, J.W.

Pte. Patterson, H.L.

Pte. Pattison, F.K.

Pte. Pearson, J.

L.Cpl. Pepin, A.J.

Cpl. Perry, L.V.

CSM Petta, A.

Pte. Pettipas, L.F.

Pte. Phillips, G.F.

Pte. Piche, E.J.

Pte. Pipe, D.J.

Pte. Poole, R.N.

Pte. Prescott, H.R.

Pte. Price, W.B.D.

CSM Primeau, A.J.

Pte. Primrose, S.

Pte. Prysiaznuk, J.

Pte. Quevillon, L.J.

Pte. Reaves, C.V.

Pte. Redden, J.W.

Cpl. Reed, R.R.

Pte. Reeves, O.J.

L.Cpl. Reinhart, J.A.

Pte. Richards, M.J.

Pte. Richards, R.A.

Cpl. Ridell, C.W.

Pte. Rochejocquelein, H.A.

Pte. Rogers, C.A.

Pte. Rosinski, B.P.

Pte. Roth, L.W.

L.Cpl. Rutherford, W.

Pte. Scriver, F.R.

L.Cpl. Scully, J.M.

Pte. Shale, E.

Pte. Shanks, R.S.

Pte. Sheffield, C.P.

Cpl. Sheppard, M.G.

Pte. Simmons, J.A.

Pte. Sims, R.V.

Pte. Smail, G.A.

Pte. Smith, H.F.

Pte. Smith, H.M.

L.Cpl. Smith, J.W.

Pte. Smith, L.P.

Pte. Smith, M.A.C.

Pte. Sorenson, R.

Sgt. Speck, J.H.

L.Cpl. Spiers, V.E.

Pte. Stacy, W.W.

Pte. Starko, N.M.

L.Cpl. Steele, R.

CQMS Steele, W.S.

Pte. Stephen, P.C.

L.Cpl. Sullivan, W.J.

Pte. Theriault, L.

Pte. Therrien, J.P.

Pte. Thomas, S.

Pte. Tinndal, C.F.

Pte. Tracy, R.J.

Cpl. Turner, A.V.

Pte. Turner, S.

Cpl. Turpin, A.

Pte. Visser, G.

Cpl. Ward, F.

L.Sgt. Webb, I.L.

Pte. Weiler, R.J.

Pte. Welin, L.

Pte. West, H.E.

Pte. Whalley, C.M.

Pte. Wilkinson, F.W.

Pte. Williams, B.G.A.

Pte. Wood, C.W.

Pte. Woods, A.J.

Pte. Wright, G.A.

Pte. Yaholnitsky, N.

Pte. Young, H.R.

 

Died of Wounds

Pte. Allen, A.H.

Pte. Anthony, E.M.

Pte. Bootland, F.

Pte. Brannen, A.M.

Pte. Brown, J.L.

Pte. Bungay, A.

Pte. Burke, H.

Pte. Butterfield, J.H.

Pte. Campbell. M.P.

Pte. Clowery, A.P.

Pt.e Conn, E.E.

Pte. Davidson, W.C.

L.Cpl. Davison, D.

Pte. Davison, E.A.

Pte. Durocher, W.A.

Pte. Ellis, S.

Pte. Fisher, F.W.

Cpl. Fisher, W.J.K.

Cpl. Fortes, J.R.L.

Pte. Fyall, J.S.

Pte. Gates, G.A.

Pte. Gilbert, G.

Sgt. Grawbarger, J.A.B.

Pte. Grodecki, D.

Pte. Hall, H.D.

Cpl. Henry, R.G.

Pte. Horvath, A.J.

Pte. Ives, A.H.

Pte. Johnson, L.

Pte. Koshney, A.

Pte. Laurila, S.E.

Pte. McCooeye, W.F.

L.Cpl. Murrell, R.J.

Pte. Myers, W.J.

Pte. O'Neil, e.h.

Pte. Oxley, D.A.

Pte. Rogers, D.S.

Pte. Saunders, H.N.

Pte. Smale, R.E.

L.Sgt. Steele, C.F.

Pte. Stonehouse, W.J.I.

Pte. Stuart, D.

Cpl. Talbot, C.G.

Pte. Thom, D.M.

Sgt. Turner, H.

Cpl. Westbrook, W.E.

Accidentally Killed

Pte. Churchill, B.W.

Pte. Cybolsky, G.S.

Pte. Flamain, P.C.

Pte. Houston, R.D.

Pte. Hughes, K.G.

Pte. McKee, H.W.E.

Pte. Moffat, M.D.

Pte. Mulhern, P.W.

Pte. Nickila, T.W.

L.Cpl. Richardson, R.E.

Sgt. Sammon, R.J.

Pte. Sheculski, F.

Pte. Shuker, L.

Pte. Stennett, J.E.

L.Sgt. Tough, W.M.

 

THE ALGONQUIN REGIMENT

LE REGIMENT ALGONQUIN

 

 

 

 

 

Brooklin

 

Location:  Durham Region     N 43.95734   W -78.96311

In front of the Brooklin Community Centre and Library, 8 Vipond Road.

 

This memorial was unveiled in September 2019, after a long fundraising campaign by the Branch 152 of the Royal Canadian Legion.   The total cost of the memorial was expected to be $82,700, funded mostly by the Legion, Veterans Affairs Canada and local town council.  Previously the Remembrance Day ceremonies were held at the Luther Vipond Memorial Arena, but due to increased traffic in that area and a small parking lot size, this location was chosen as a more suitable site for the new black granite cenotaph.  It is also a short walk from the Legion to this new location.  The memorial lists the major conflicts wars in which Canada has participated and an appropriate dedication to those who have served.  No names of the fallen appear on this memorial.  

 

 

 

Marker text:

Front:

LEST WE FORGET

BOER WAR

WORLD WAR I

WORLD WAR II

KOREA

NATO

PEACEKEEPING

AFGHANISTAN

DEDICATED TO THE BRAVE

MEN AND WOMEN

OF BROOKLIN AND SURROUNDING AREA

WHO SERVED IN CANADA'S CONFLICTS

AND ESPECIALLY TO THOSE WHO

MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE.

MAY THEY EVER BE REMEMBERED

 

 

 

Back:
(Legion Crest)

BROOKLIN BR. NO. 152