Cenotaphs
Old Town
The cenotaph in the center of Queen St. is frequently (but incorrectly) referred to as the Clock Tower. After the first World War, our Citizen soldiers were buried near where they fell on the battlefields of Europe, The National Government offered grants to the localities, to create a permanent reminder of their lost sons.
Through 1919 and 1920 the debate in town was what type of memorial was best. They formed a committee of 27 prominent towns folk. General C. Nelles, who lost a son in this war, favoured a memorial hospital, George Rand and other thought a unique feature, like a clock tower was needed. Two years later the whole town voted. 632 votes were cast, half in favour of a clock tower, others voted for a hospital or a sports field. On June 23 1922, this cenotaph was officially unveiled by Lt. Governor H.T. Cockshutt. 4 years later the Memorial in Queenston would be erected.
Queenston
After the first World War, our Citizen soliders were buried near where they fell on the battlefield of Europe, Again, the Government offered grants to the localities, to create a permanent reminder of their lost sons. In 1926 the Memorial in Queenston was erected to honour those from the township who were lost. The names of those lost in World War Two were added in 1947.
General Nelles
As our veterans pass, this flag is lowered as a salute. This has become our symbol and our rally point to remember all of our losses.
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Unfortunately, the below members of Branch 124 have passed on in 2020:
Dal Sartor
William Walker Jr.
Blanche Quinne