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New Glasgow - World War I Memorial - view # 1

World War I Memorial depicting a soldier in Highland dress playing the bagpipes, above list of the names of the fallen. The base is inscribed: "To our glorious dead and to those who served 1914 1918". In the background is the partial view of a bandstand and a gun carriage, and a park with trees

New Glasgow - World War I Memorial - view # 2

World War I Memorial depicting a soldier in Highland dress playing the bagpipes, above lists of the names of the fallen. The base is inscribed: "To our glorious dead and to those who served 1914 1918". In the background are a house and bandstand, park benches with one person seated, and trees

New Glasgow - World War I Memorial - view # 3

World War I Memorial depicting a soldier in Highland dress playing the bagpipes, above lists of the names of the fallen. The base is inscribed: "To our glorious dead and to those who served 1914 1918". Floral tributes and two wreathes have been placed at and near the base. In the background are a house and trees

New Glasgow - World War I Memorial - view # 4

World War I Memorial depicting a soldier in Highland dress playing the bagpipes, above lists of the names of the fallen. The base is inscribed: "To our glorious dead and to those who served 1914 1918". Floral tributes and two wreathes have been placed at and near the base. In the background are two houses, trees and park benches

New Glasgow - World War I Memorial - view # 5

World War I Memorial depicting a soldier in Highland dress playing the bagpipes, above lists of the names of the fallen. The base is inscribed: "To our glorious dead and to those who served 1914 1918". Soldiers in Highland dress are lined up in attendance at a ceremony. Civilians are also in attendance, both seated and standing. Several flags are flying. In the background are several houses and trees

Photograph of a panel on the World War I memorial beside the old military canal in Hythe, Kent, England

Item, a photograph, is related to MS-2-202, Box 54, Folder 11, Item 5 and MS-2-202, Box 55, Folder 22, Item 12 in subseries Thomas Head Raddall's loose photographs. The memorial bears T.H. Raddall, Sr.'s name on the lower left side. Raddall, Sr. was a former instructor in the School of Musketry at Hythe, and was killed while commanding the Winnipeg Rifles, Canadian Expeditionary Force at Amiens France on August 9, 1918.

Photograph of the Hamilton Monument

Item is a photograph of the Hamilton monument. Inscribed: "William Hamilton 1780-1863 wife Susan Durning 1789-1836 HAMILTON". The monument is in the sculptors' yard where other stones and equipment can be seen. Across the street is a store with the sign: "Grants Drug Store"

Photograph of the Hector Monument

Item is a photograph of the Hector Monument in Pictou depicting a Scottish Highland immigrant with rifle and axe standing on top of square plinths. In the background is a house and a Fire Station which shows the number: "..21" - either indicating the date of the building or the number of the fire station; also visible is the partial slogan: "…me all". On a pole in front of the house is a "One Way Street" sign.

Photograph of the Irwin Monument

Item is a photograph of a tall gravestone, probably still in stonemason's yard, outside a shed, inscribed: "HENRY IRWIN DIED SEPT. 26, 1904 AGED 85 YRS. HIS WIFE MARGARET AMELIA DIED SEPT. 22, 1904, aged 72 yrs. IRWIN"

Photograph of the Livingston Monument

Item is a photograph of the Livingston monument inscribed: "John D. Livingston Born Aug. 26, 1825, died May 10, 1902 His wife Rachel Taylor Born May - 1835, died Sept. 15, 1882 far off ye are yet ever nigh We have you not, yet we rejoice We prosper circled by your voice We shall not lose you thou' we die LIVINGSTON". The monument is in the sculptor's workshop, with two boxes and two blank stones behind it.

Photograph of the MacDonald Monument

Item is a photograph of the MacDonald Monument. Inscribed on the front: "IHS Erected by their family John A. MacDonald born May 18, 1837 died at New Glasgow April 18, 1928 aged 91. years - his wife Margaret born Sept. 28, 1852 died at New Glasgow Feb. 4, 1928 aged 75. yrs. MACDONALD". The side is inscribed: Pte. Donald Vincent MacDonald 716128.26.BAT. Killed in action in France Aug. 28, 1918 aged 21. Yrs. We are the dead short days ago we loved felt dawn saw sunset glow loved and were loved and now we lie in Flanders fields". Part of a building in visible at one edge. Trees and hills are in the background

Photograph of the Ross Monument

Item is a photograph of the Ross Monument, inscribed: "In memory of Alexander Ross D's son. Died Jan. 17, 1895 Aged 66 y'rs ROSS W. R. McN./"N.G.". The monument across the street from a store in a building which shows the sign: Furnished Rooms Up Stairs"

Photograph of World War I Memorial "A" - view # 1

World War I Memorial inscribed: "Amiens Hill 72 Ypres Vimy Ridge Paschendale Mons Somme Cambrai Lest We Forget 1914 World War 1918". The names of the fallen are shown listed on the two sides facing the camera. Wreaths and floral tributes are lying on the base. A temporary platform has been erected beside the monument. In the background is stacked wood and railway cars. Two Waldren Studio labels are attached to the lower edge

World War I Memorial

Memorial inscribed: " In memory of our honoured dead who laid down their lives in the Great War as a sacrifice on the altar of freedom 1914-1918. Also inscribed are the place names: "Cambrai Mons Ypres Festubert" and the individual names of those who died

World War I Memorial "A" - view # 2

World War I Memorial inscribed: "Amiens Hill 72 Ypres Vimy Ridge Paschendale Mons Somme Cambrai Lest We Forget 1914 World War 1918". Names of the fallen are visible on one of the sides facing the camera. Wreaths and floral tributes are lying on the base. In the background are evergreen trees and fields

World War I Memorial "A" - view # 3

World War I Memorial inscribed: "Amiens Hill 72 Ypres Vimy Ridge Paschendale Mons Somme Cambrai Lest We Forget 1914 World War 1918". Names of the fallen are visible on one of the sides facing the camera. Wreaths and floral tributes are lying on the base. A temporary platform with chair is seen behind the monument and a flag pole beside it. Several people are gathered around it

World War I Memorial Plaque

World War I Memorial Plaque inscribed: "1914 1918 In perpetual memory and grateful recognition of the courage valor and devotion of those connected with this congregation who served * in the Great War * and whose names are here recorded. The emblem of the Presbyterian Church inscribed: "Nec tamen consumebatur" is at the top of the plaque; the ranks and names of the fallen are listed below the dedication. Safety Negative included