Québec

Province Code
PQ
City/Municipality
Mont-Laurier
Memorial Number
24049-003
Type
Address
Pelletier Street & Madone Street
Location
Neuve-Dorion Park
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
46.5578391, -75.4939413
Inscription

[front/devant]

IN MEMORIAM

1914 - 1918

CORÉE

1939 - 1945
PAUL-EUGENE GAUTHIER CPT.
ROGER TAILLEFER
ROGER DESJARDINS
GERARD DESJARDINS
LEOPOLD DESJARDINS

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Erected by Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 116, this memorial is dedicated to the local war dead of the First and Second World Wars and the Korean War.

City
Mont-Laurier
Country
Type Description
Stele - stone
Memorial CF Legacy ID
3854
City/Municipality
Kirkland
Memorial Number
24048-003
Type
Address
16700 Trans-Canada Highway
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
45.4563238, -73.8416842
Inscription

Monument du Respect Trans Canada

Trans Canada Respect Monument

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The bronze sculpture by Colonel (Canadian Armed Forces, Retired) Andre Gauthier OMM, CD, called "The Return" depicts a World War II veteran who has come home from war with his arm extended offering a victory/peace sign. He has returned. He stands to remind us that for many who come home there is no victory. They have not found peace. They remain in the conflict where they were serving. They have not returned home. They should not be left behind. In collaboration with the Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services, as well as Canada Company for the corporate banner Campaign, the Respect Campaign commissioned the Respect monument which was unveiled October 21, 2017. Hundreds of people, including politicians, local residents and members of the Canadian Armed Forces, gathered around the Trans-Canada Respect Monument for its official inauguration.

The monument commemorates the past service of the men and women of our Canadian Armed Forces and those who serve today. It honours the sacrifice of those we have lost, those who have been injured and the families whose lives have been forever changed. It stands for the respect of those who continue to suffer long after the conflict is over and their duty is done. It creates awareness and serves as a continuous reminder of our serving military and veterans that suffer from PTSD and homelessness.

The sculpture became a new Montreal landmark for Canada’s 150th anniversary and the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. The monument is supported by community donations along with private and public grants.

City
Kirkland
Country
Type Description
Sculpture
Memorial CF Legacy ID
9997
City/Municipality
Pierrefonds, Montreal
Memorial Number
24048-002
Type
Address
155 Rose Street
Location
Park Of Our Veterans
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
45.5092739, -73.7844387
Inscription

PARC DES ANCIENS-COMBATTANTS
Remercier, celebrer et perptetuer le souvenir!


VETERANS' PARK
To thank, celebrate and never forget!

  • Courage
  • bravoure/bravery
  • devoir/duty
  • honneur/honour
  • sacrifice
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Stachiew Mark
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The main memorial in the park.
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One of the facing stones.
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Another one of the facing stones.
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A wide-angle view demonstrating the orientation of the monument.
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In 2014, a corner of an existing green space in the Montreal borough of Pierrefonds was renamed as Parc des Anciens-Combattants/Veterans' Park by a unanimous vote of the city's executive committee. A black granite stone with a bilingual memorial inscription was erected. The main stone is faced by a series of five grey, granite blocks, each inscribed with words of inspiration.

City
Pierrefonds, Montreal
Country
Type Description
Slab - granite
Memorial CF Legacy ID
9622
City/Municipality
Roxboro
Memorial Number
24048-001
Type
Address
3, 4th Avenue South
Location
In front of the Royal Canadian Legion
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
45.5104046, -73.8102387
Inscription

1914-1918

1939-1945

1950-1953

[top plaque/plaque du haut]
"THEY SHALL GROW NOT OLD AS WE THAT ARE
LEFT GROW OLD

AGE SHALL NOT WEARY THEM NOR THE YEARS
CONDEMN.
AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN AND IN THE
MORNING
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM."

[bottom plaque/plaque du bas]

THIS MEMORIAL DEDICATED TODAY TO
THE MEMORY OF THOSE WHO LAID
DOWN THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY
AND THE CAUSE OF FREEDOM
WAS BUILT FOR GENERAL VANIER
BRANCH 234 OF THE ROYAL CANADIAN
LEGION BY THE CITY OF ROXBORO.
NOVEMBER 10, 1991

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Michel Litalien
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front view
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This memorial is dedicated to the men from Roxboro who died while serving their country. It was erected by the City of Roxboro in 1991 for the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 234.

City
Roxboro
Country
Type Description
Shaft - concrete
Memorial CF Legacy ID
6733
City/Municipality
Montréal
Memorial Number
24047-001
Type
Address
1640 Papineau Avenue
Location
Vétérans Park
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
45.5239597, -73.555197
Inscription

PARC
DES VÉTÉRANS

En hommage aux soldats de la garnison
de Montréal et aux combattants des
deux guerres mondiales.

Ville de Montréal

Entretien 872-3434
Accès interdit de 00h à 6h

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Jacinthe Choinière
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sign
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sign
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This memorial is dedicated to the men from Montreal who fought in the First and Second World Wars.

City
Montréal
Country
Type Description
Park
Memorial CF Legacy ID
5960
City/Municipality
Montreal
Memorial Number
24046-008
Type
Address
5434 Park Avenue
Location
Mordecai-Richler Library
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
45.5218551, -73.6014993
Inscription

needs further research/recherche incomplète

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Church of the Ascension First World War Service Roll
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A Service Roll was dedicated to members of the Church of the Ascension who served in the First World War. The Church of the Ascension became surplus and was put up for sale in 1988. The City of Montreal acquired the building in 1992 to relocate the local public library.

City
Montreal
Country
Type Description
Plaque
Photo Credit
Mordecai-Richler Library
Memorial CF Legacy ID
12832
City/Municipality
Montreal
Memorial Number
24046-007
Type
Address
5434 Park Avenue
Location
Mordecai-Richler Library
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
45.5218551, -73.6014993
Inscription

needs further research/recherche incomplète

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Church of the Ascension First World War Honour Roll
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An Honour Roll was dedicated to members of the Church of the Ascension who died in the First World War. The Church of the Ascension became surplus and was put up for sale in 1988. The City of Montreal acquired the building in 1992 to relocate the local public library.

City
Montreal
Country
Type Description
Plaque
Photo Credit
Mordecai-Richler Library
Memorial CF Legacy ID
12831
City/Municipality
Montréal
Memorial Number
24046-006
Type
Address
5434 Park Avenue
Location
Mordecai-Richler Library
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
45.5218551, -73.6014993
Inscription

In Loving Memory of Capt. Thomas George Beagley M.Sc.
R.M. Regt. fell in action Aug. 9th A.D. 1918. Aged 28 years
"He fought a good fight, finished his course, kept the faith."

HOBBS MFG, Co. LTD.
MONTREAL

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A stained glass window was dedicated to Captain Thomas George Beagley of the 14th Battalion (Royal Montreal Regiment) in the Church of the Ascension. The window depicts a knight praying at an altar before leaving for battle, his helmet and shield by his side; in front of him he holds his sword, the shape of the weapon echoing the symbol of his faith.

The Church of the Ascension became surplus and was put up for sale in 1988. The City of Montreal acquired the building in 1992 to relocate the local public library.

City
Montréal
Country
Type Description
Stained glass window
Photo Credit
Mordecai-Richler Library
Memorial CF Legacy ID
8325
City/Municipality
Montréal
Memorial Number
24046-005
Type
Address
5252 Decelles Avenue
Location
Jean Brillant Park
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
45.4975585, -73.6201293
Inscription

His VC citation reads:

“For most conspicuous bravery and outstanding devotion to duty when in charge of a company which he led in attack during two days with absolute fearlessness and extraordinary ability and initiative, the extent of the advance being twelve miles.

On the first day of operations shortly after the attack had begun, his company left flank was held up by an enemy machine-gun.  Lt. Brillant rushed and captured the machine-gun, personally killing two of the enemy crew.  Whilst doing this, he was wounded, but refused to leave his command.

Later on the same day, his company was held up by heavy machine-gun fire.  He reconnoitred the ground personally, organised a party of two platoons and rushed straight for the machine-gun nest.  Here 150 enemy and fifteen machine-guns were captured, Lt. Brillant personally killing five of the enemy, and being wounded a second time.  He had this wound dressed immediately, and again refused to leave his Company.

Subsequently this gallant officer detected a field gun firing on his men over open sights.  He immediately organised and led a ‘rushing’ party towards the gun.  After progressing about 600 yards, he was again seriously wounded.  In spite of this third wound, he continued to advance for some 200 yards more, when he fell unconscious from exhaustion and loss of blood.

Lt. Brillant’s wonderful example throughout the day inspired his men with an enthusiasm and dash which largely contributed towards the success of the operation.”

(London Gazette, no.30922, 27 September 1918)

Sa citation VC lit:

"Pour un acte de bravoure remarquable et pour son zèle hors du commun, alors qu’il était à la tête d’une compagnie qu’il conduit à l’attaque pendant deux jours, avec un courage inébranlable, une habileté et une initiative extraordinaires, la pénétration de l’attaque étant de 12 milles.

Le premier jour des opérations, peu après le début de l’attaque, le flanc gauche de sa compagnie est arrêté par une mitrailleuse ennemie. Le Lt Brillant charge et s’empare de la mitrailleuse, tuant de sa main deux mitrailleurs ennemis. Ce faisant, il est blessé, mais refuse de quitter son commandement.

Plus tard, le même jour, sa compagnie est arrêtée par un feu de mitrailleuses très nourri. Il fait personnellement une reconnaissance du terrain, organise un détachement de deux pelotons et fonce directement sur le nid de mitrailleuses. Quinze mitrailleuses et 150 ennemis sont capturés. Le Lt Brillant tue lui-même cinq des ennemis et est blessé une seconde fois. Il se fait panser immédiatement et une fois de plus refuse de quitter sa compagnie.

Subséquemment, cet intrépide officier repère un canon de campagne qui tire à bout portant sur ses hommes. Il organise immédiatement un détachement d’assaut, qu’il conduit droit au canon. Après avoir progressé d’environ 600 verges, il est de nouveau grièvement blessé. En dépit de cette troisième blessure, il continue d’avancer sur environ 200 verges, puis s’évanouit, épuisé et au bout de son sang.

Le merveilleux exemple du Lt Brillant durant cette journée inspire à ses hommes un enthousiasme et une détermination qui ont grandement contribué au succès de l’opération."

(London Gazette, no 30922, le 27 septembre 1918)

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Jean Brillant Park is named in honour of Lieutenant Jean Brillant, VC, MC.

Brillant was born in March 1890 in Routhierville, Quebec and completed his studies at the College of Saint Joseph in Memramcook, New Brunswick, and then at the Séminaire de Rimouski. He volunteered for service with the 89th (Temiscouata and Rimouski) Regiment (renamed the Fusiliers du Saint-Laurent in 1920) and held the rank of Lieutenant. In 1916, he volunteered for overseas service and after 6 months training in Valcartier, he embarked for England with the 189th Battalion in September 1916. On disembarkation, he was assigned to the 69th Infantry Battalion but later joined the 22e Battalion (Canadien Français) at Bully-Grenay and took part in the Battle of Vimy Ridge in April 1917. In 1918, he was awarded the Military Cross for leading an attack to capture an enemy outpost defended by 50 men. He would be awarded the VC for his actions on 8/9 August 1918, the first and second days of the Battle of Amiens. He died the next day on 10 August 1918.

City
Montréal
Country
Type Description
Memorial park
Memorial CF Legacy ID
7375
City/Municipality
Montréal
Memorial Number
24046-004
Type
Address
Jean-Brillant Street
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
45.4977058, -73.6199762
Inscription

His VC citation reads (London Gazette, no.30922, 27 September 1918):

“For most conspicuous bravery and outstanding devotion to duty when in charge of a company which he led in attack during two days with absolute fearlessness and extraordinary ability and initiative, the extent of the advance being twelve miles. On the first day of operations shortly after the attack had begun, his company’s left flank was held up by an enemy machine gun. Lt. Brillant rushed and captured the machine-gun, personally killing two of the enemy crew. Whilst doing this, he was wounded but refused to leave his command. Later on the same day, his company was held up by heavy machine-gun fire. He reconnoitered the ground personally, organized a party of two platoons and rushed straight for the machine-gun nest. Here 150 enemy and fifteen machine-guns were captured. Lt. Brillant personally killing five of the enemy, and being wounded a second time. He had this wound dressed immediately, and again refused to leave his company. Subsequently this gallant officer detected a field gun firing on his men over open sights. He immediately organized and led a “rushing” party towards the gun. After progressing about 600 yards, he was again seriously wounded. In spite of this third wound, he continued to advance some 200 yards more, when he fell unconscious from exhaustion and loss of blood. Lt. Brillant’s wonderful example throughout the day inspired his men with an enthusiasm and dash which largely contributed towards the success of the operation”.

Sa citation VC lit (London Gazette, no 30922, le 27 septembre 1918):

"Pour un acte de bravoure remarquable et pour son zèle hors du commun, alors qu’il était à la tête d’une compagnie qu’il conduit à l’attaque pendant deux jours, avec un courage inébranlable, une habileté et une initiative extraordinaires, la pénétration de l’attaque étant de 12 milles.

Le premier jour des opérations, peu après le début de l’attaque, le flanc gauche de sa compagnie est arrêté par une mitrailleuse ennemie. Le Lt Brillant charge et s’empare de la mitrailleuse, tuant de sa main deux mitrailleurs ennemis. Ce faisant, il est blessé, mais refuse de quitter son commandement.

Plus tard, le même jour, sa compagnie est arrêtée par un feu de mitrailleuses très nourri. Il fait personnellement une reconnaissance du terrain, organise un détachement de deux pelotons et fonce directement sur le nid de mitrailleuses. Quinze mitrailleuses et 150 ennemis sont capturés. Le Lt Brillant tue lui-même cinq des ennemis et est blessé une seconde fois. Il se fait panser immédiatement et une fois de plus refuse de quitter sa compagnie.

Subséquemment, cet intrépide officier repère un canon de campagne qui tire à bout portant sur ses hommes. Il organise immédiatement un détachement d’assaut, qu’il conduit droit au canon. Après avoir progressé d’environ 600 verges, il est de nouveau grièvement blessé. En dépit de cette troisième blessure, il continue d’avancer sur environ 200 verges, puis s’évanouit, épuisé et au bout de son sang.

Le merveilleux exemple du Lt Brillant durant cette journée inspire à ses hommes un enthousiasme et une détermination qui ont grandement contribué au succès de l’opération."

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Jean Brillant Street is named in honour of Lieutenant Jean Brillant, VC, MC.

Brillant was born in March 1890 in Routhierville, Quebec and completed his studies at the College of Saint Joseph in Memramcook, New Brunswick, and then at the Séminaire de Rimouski. He volunteered for service with the 89th (Temiscouata and Rimouski) Regiment (renamed the Fusiliers du Saint-Laurent in 1920) and held the rank of Lieutenant. In 1916, he volunteered for overseas service and after 6 months training in Valcartier, he embarked for England with the 189th Battalion in September 1916. On disembarkation, he was assigned to the 69th Infantry Battalion but later joined the 22e Battalion (Canadien Français) at Bully-Grenay and took part in the Battle of Vimy Ridge in April 1917. In 1918, he was awarded the Military Cross for leading an attack to capture an enemy outpost defended by 50 men. He would be awarded the VC for his actions on 8/9 August 1918, the first and second days of the Battle of Amiens. He died the next day on 10 August 1918.

City
Montréal
Country
Type Description
Street; street sign
Memorial CF Legacy ID
7374