As they had done with the First World War memorial, the Gyro Club of New Glasgow took the initiative in providing a commemorative monument to honor the fallen of the Second World War. They collected funds and made arrangements, in co-operation with the Royal Canadian Legion, for the design and installation of a memorial.
The large grey stone tablet is the work of Wolfville architect R.M. Peck. His creation blends with the piper on the cenotaph and its supporting shaft into a dignified and meaningful whole. On the tablet are the names of the 72 women and men of New Glasgow who gave their lives for freedom.
The unveiling ceremony was at the Remembrance Day observance on November 11, 1954. On parade with the Legion and other war Veterans were the IODE, Brownies, Guides, Wolf Cubs, Boy Scouts, a detachment of Pictou Highlanders and some hundreds of citizens. The act of unveiling was performed by a representative of the Silver Cross Mothers, Mrs. Margaret MacDonald.
