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History of the Memorial:
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The Legion first purchased the building and lot (front half of Lot 10) from Mr. Evans. The building was eventually tom down and a one-story hall built in its place. On either side of the path leading to the front entrance of the building were two cenotaphs, one for each of the two World Wars. They were made of concrete, approximately two feet wide by three to four feet high, with a cross on top. The names of the men were printed on a plaque made of felt put onto a wooden back and this was encased in glass in the centre of the cenotaph. When this deteriorated, another was made of metal and this time the names were engraved on it.
On November 11, 1944, the members of the local Canadian Legion and citizens of the village and surrounding communities gathered at the Legion Hall to pay tribute to those who had made the supreme sacrifice in the previous Great War and a beautiful cenotaph, which had been erected by the members of the local Legion, was unveiled in their honour. Norman Hutchinson, veteran of the last war, designed the cenotaph.
In the early hours of April 26, 1959, the Caledon East Legion Hall burned to the ground. The loss was estimated at $20,000. The cause of the fire was unknown. With the help of members and others, a new cement block hall was built. The Ladies Auxiliary worked very hard to equip the new kitchen, build cupboards, purchase a piano and supply other necessities.
The hall was dedicated on June 6, 1960, but in 1974 when a larger facility was needed the building was sold to the Town of Caledon for $32,000, to be used as a clubhouse for local seniors. The two cenotaphs were demolished but the plaques were preserved and are believed to have hung in the new hall.
The Caledon East Community Memorial Hall was built in 1923 to commemorate the men who served in World War 1. Three acres of land were purchased from Mrs. Thomas Coulter for $600. Joseph O. Proctor was the builder. The hall was demolished in 1980. In its place stands a cenotaph bearing the names of men who lost their lives in both World Wars. It was dedicated on November 15th, 1981.
In June 2004, the Town of Caledon decided to move the memorial from its current location to a place of greater prominence, in front to the newly renovated Town of Caledon Administration Centre. A formal re-dedication ceremony was held on November 11, 2004 |
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Map showing location of the Caledon East Memorial | |
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View of Caledon East Memorial Park | |
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Front view of the stele | |
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World War I Memorial Plaque IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO PAID THE SUPREME SACRIFICE IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 – 1918
WILLIAM JONES JERE RIDDELL WILLIAM WELLWOOD ALBERT WALKER THEY HAVE LEFT THEIR NAMES BEHIND THEM.
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World War II Memorial Plaque IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO PAID THE SUPREME SACRIFICE IN WORLD WAR II 1939 – 1945
JOHN COOPER ROBERT MOORE
THEIR BODIES ARE BURIED IN PEACE BUT THEIR NAMES LIVETH FOR EVERMORE. |
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Korean War Memorial Inscription DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF THOSE WHO LOST THEIR LIVES IN KOREA 1950 – 1953
LEST WE FORGET |
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Back view of the stele | |
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Close up view of text on the back of the stele
THIS MEMORIAL WAS UNVEILED ON NOVEMBER 15TH 1981 ON THE SITE OF THE FORMER CALEDON EAST COMMUNITY HALL WHICH WAS BUILT BY PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION IN 1923 TO HONOUR THOSE WHO SERVED THEIR COUNTRY IN THE 1ST AND 2ND WORLD WARS.
THE ATTACHED BRONZE PLAQUES CAME FROM THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 292 CALEDON EAST AND COMMEMORATE THE YOUNG MEN FROM THIS COMMUNITY WHO LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY IN BOTH WORLD WARS.
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Memorial Number : |
35015-002 |
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Location: |
Town of Caledon Administration Centre 6311 Old Church Road Caledon East, Ontario |
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Intersection: |
East of Old Church Road and Airport Road |
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Stele |
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Materials Used: |
Granite with Bronze Plaques |
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Year Built : |
1981 |
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Erected By : |
Town of Caledon |
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Dedicated On : |
November 15th 1981 |
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Memorial Maintained By : |
The Town of Caledon Town of Caledon Administration Centre 6311 Old Church Road Caledon East, Ontario |
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1-800-303-2546 |
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Fax : |
(905) 584-4325 |
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http://www.town.caledon.on.ca/index.html |
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Grounds Maintained By : |
The Town of Caledon Town of Caledon Administration Centre 6311 Old Church Road Caledon East, Ontario |
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1-800-303-2546 |
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(905) 584-4325 |
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http://www.town.caledon.on.ca/index.html |
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| Pictures from Memorial Re-dedication |
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35015-002 Caledon East, Ontario Military Memorial Stele |