Ontario

Province Code
ON
City/Municipality
Oakville
Memorial Number
35057-030
Type
Address
540 Lakeshore Road W
Location
Appleby College
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
43.4259741, -79.6869933
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Appleby College
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Memorial Entrance
War or Conflict Term
Province
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Body Content

After the Cadet Corps inspection on May 11, 1956, the Memorial Entrance to the Memorial Classroom Building was dedicated to the memory of the Old Boys who lost their lives in the Second World War. Their names are inscribed on a tablet which was unveiled by David Guest, eldest son of the late J.S.H. Guest, Appleby's co-founder and first Headmaster. The dedication was performed by Reverend Dr. Nicol of Knox Presbyterian Church, Oakville. A First World War Honour Roll was also added to the Memorial entrance.

City
Oakville
Country
Type Description
Building entrance
Memorial CF Legacy ID
11678
City/Municipality
Oakville
Memorial Number
35057-029
Type
Address
540 Lakeshore Road W
Location
Appleby College, John Bell Chapel
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
43.4262812, -79.6874652
Inscription

THE
SCREEN AND STALLS
ARE IN MEMORY OF
AUBREY DE V.A. TURQUAND
THE GIFT OF HIS MOTHER

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Appleby College
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inscription
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Appleby College
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Lance Corporal Aubrey de Vere Arnold Turquand Screen and Stalls
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Body Content

The Lance Corporal Aubrey de Vere Arnold Turquand Screen and Stalls were donated by his mother in memory of her son who died in the First World War.

City
Oakville
Country
Type Description
Screen, stalls
Photo Credit
Appleby College
Memorial CF Legacy ID
11677
City/Municipality
Oakville
Memorial Number
35057-028
Type
Address
540 Lakeshore Road W
Location
Appleby College
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
43.4259741, -79.6869933
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Appleby College
Caption
Appleby College Old Boys Second World War Honour Roll
War or Conflict Term
Province
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Body Content

This style of an Honour Roll was designed by A.J. Casson when he worked at Sampson-Matthews, a prominent midtown Toronto lithography and commercial art company. It was erected by Appleby College in memory of their students who served in the Second World War.

City
Oakville
Country
Type Description
Honour Roll
Memorial CF Legacy ID
11676
City/Municipality
Oakville
Memorial Number
35057-027
Type
Address
540 Lakeshore Road W
Location
Appleby College
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
43.4259741, -79.6869933
Inscription

[plaque]
THESE CLASSROOMS THE FIRST
PART OF A MEMORIAL BUILDING
WERE ERECTED BY OLD BOYS
PARENTS AND FRIENDS
IN MEMORY OF THE OLD BOYS
OF APPLEBBY COLLEGE
WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN
THE WAR OF 1939 - 1945

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Appleby College
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Exterior of Memorial Classroom Building, 1960s.
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Appleby College
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plaque inscription
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Appleby College
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Memorial Classroom Building
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Province
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Body Content

Memorial Classroom Building officially opened on May 12, 1949, and was built in memory of the 20 Old Boys who died in the Second World War. The building was consecrated in a service of worship and dedication by the Right Reverend W.E. Bagnall, Lord Bishop of Niagara. Warren Beasley, Head Prefect and Cadet Corps Captain, unveiled a plaque commemorating the boys who gave their lives in the war.

The building featured classrooms, science lab, music room, study hall, junior and senior common rooms and offices. In 1956, the Memorial Entrance was added to include the Headmaster's office as well as the First World War (north side) and Second World War (south side) Honour Rolls.

City
Oakville
Country
Type Description
Building
Photo Credit
Appleby College
Memorial CF Legacy ID
11675
City/Municipality
Oakville
Memorial Number
35057-026
Type
Address
540 Lakeshore Road W
Location
Appleby College, John Bell Chapel
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
43.4262812, -79.6874652
Inscription

IN GRATEFUL MEMORY
OF
FLT. LIEUT. J. WILLIAM WEIS
KILLED IN ACTION
JUNE 7TH 1944
PRESENTED BY GRACE A. ROLPH
SEPTEMBER, 1946

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Appleby College
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inscription
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Fonts baptismaux du lieutenant Joseph William Weis
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Lieutenant Joseph William Weis Baptismal Font
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Body Content

The baptismal font, a gift of Lieutenant Weis' grandmother, Mrs. Grace A. Rolph, was constructed in oak with simple lines, in keeping with the chapel's furnishings. It was dedicated on January 12, 1947, by Reverend R. Renison, Bishop of the Diocese of Moosonee, who also dedicated the stained glass window gifted by Lieutenant Wies' parents in memory of their son who died in the Second World War.

City
Oakville
Country
Type Description
Baptismal font
Photo Credit
Appleby College
Memorial CF Legacy ID
11674
City/Municipality
Oakville
Memorial Number
35057-025
Type
Address
540 Lakeshore Road W
Location
Appleby College
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
43.4259741, -79.6869933
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Appleby College
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Appleby School Great War Roll of Honour
War or Conflict Term
Province
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Body Content

This Roll of Honour was erected in memory of the masters and students of Appleby School who served in the First World War. It was created by Scottish artist James Hamilton Mackenzie; his name and signature are on the bottom left with the number 26 in roman numerals below. During the First World War, James served in the Royal Army Service Corps in East Africa.

City
Oakville
Country
Type Description
Honour Roll
Memorial CF Legacy ID
11672
City/Municipality
Oakville
Memorial Number
35057-024
Type
Address
540 Lakeshore Road W
Location
Appleby College, John Bell Chapel
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
43.4281464, -79.6869457
Inscription

THE ALTAR CROSS
CANDLESTICKS AND VASES
ARE DEDICATED
TO THE GLORY OF GOD
AND
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
OLAF MORRIS HERTZBERG

CAPTAIN HERTZBERG - THE TORONTO SCOTTISH REGIMENT
ATTENDED APPLEBY COLLEGE 1931 - 1934
KILLED IN ACTION IN NORTH AFRICA
FEBRUARY 26TH 1943

THE GIFT OF HIS MOTHER

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Appleby College
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Captain Olaf Morris Hertzberg Memorial inscription
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Appleby College
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Captain Olaf Morris Hertzberg cross and vases
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Body Content

Captain Olaf Morris Hertzberg died while serving with the Canadian Intelligence Corps in the Second World War and his mother donated an altar cross, candlesticks and vases in his honour.

City
Oakville
Country
Type Description
Cross, candlesticks, vases
Photo Credit
Appleby College
Memorial CF Legacy ID
11671
City/Municipality
Oakville
Memorial Number
35057-023
Type
Address
540 Lakeshore Road W
Location
Appleby College
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
43.4281464, -79.6869457
Inscription

[front/devant]
APPLEBY SCHOOL
W. H. WRIGHT, MEMORIAL
CHALLENGE CUP

[back/arrière]
PRESENTED BY
MRS. H.P. WRIGHT
MARCH, 1918.

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Appleby College
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W.R. Wright Memorial Cup
Province
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Body Content

The W.R. Wright Memorial Cup was donated in March of 1918 in honour of Lieutenant William Richard Wright, who died during the First World War. The Cup is awarded annually for the winner of the Lawn Tennis Tournament. His mother used the money in his bank account after his death to present the large trophy as a gift to the school.

City
Oakville
Country
Type Description
Trophy
Memorial CF Legacy ID
11670
City/Municipality
Oakville
Memorial Number
35057-022
Type
Address
540 Lakeshore Road W
Location
Appleby College
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
43.4281464, -79.6869457
Inscription

APPLEBY SCHOOL
THE
TURQUAND CUP
FOR BOXING
Presented by
A. DE V.A. TURQUAND
MARCH 1916

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Appleby College
Caption
Turquand Cup for Boxing
Province
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Body Content

The Turquand Cup for Boxing was given in memory of Lance Corporal Aubrey de Vere Arnold Turquand, the first soldier of Appleby College to give his life in the First World War. This prized trophy was awarded to the heavyweight champion during the annual boxing tournament.

City
Oakville
Country
Type Description
Trophy
Memorial CF Legacy ID
11669
City/Municipality
Oakville
Memorial Number
35057-021
Type
Address
540 Lakeshore Road W
Location
Appleby College
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
43.4262812, -79.6874652
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Photo Credit
Appleby College
Caption
Lance Corporal Turquand Plaque
Province
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Body Content

Lance Corporal Aubrey de Vere Arnold Turquand was the first soldier of Appleby College to give his life in the First World War. This plaque was erected by his college friends.

City
Oakville
Country
Type Description
Plaque
Memorial CF Legacy ID
11668