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City/Municipality
Iroquois Falls
Memorial Number
35088-031
Type
Address
Anson Drive
Location
Veterans Memorial Park
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
48.7676137, -80.678089
Inscription

THIS ANCHOR WAS OBTAINED FROM THE
CANADIAN MARITIME MUSEUM IN HALIFAX
NOVA SCOTIA. IT IS A KEDGE ANCHOR AND IS
USED MAINLY AS A SECONDARY ANCHOR
HELP MANOUVER LARGE SHIPS INTO AND OUT
OF CONFINED AREAS OF ANCHORARGES IN
SEAPORTS. SHIPS OF THE ROYAL CANADIAN
NAVY IN WORLD WAR II USED THESE TYPES
OF ANCHORS.

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This kedge anchor was obtained from the Canadian Maritime Museum in Halifax, Nova Scotia. It was used mainly as a secondary anchor to help manoeuvre large ships into and out of confined areas in seaports. Ships of the Royal Canadian Navy in the Second World War used these types of anchors.

City
Iroquois Falls
Country
Type Description
Anchor
Photo Credit
Andrew Jones
Memorial CF Legacy ID
12000
City/Municipality
New Liskeard
Memorial Number
35088-029
Type
Address
52 Whitewood Avenue
Location
Flying Officer Alfred Holmes DFC Park
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
47.5085696, -79.673506
Inscription

GUN BARREL
FROM A
BRITISH BUILT CENTURION TANK
USED IN
EUROPE AND
NORTH AFRICAN CAMPAIGN
1939 - 1945

ERECTED BY
BRANCH 33 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION
1981

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This gun barrel is from a British built Centurion Tank that was used in the Second World War. It was erected by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 33 in 1981.

City
New Liskeard
Country
Type Description
Artillery
Photo Credit
Andrew Jones
Memorial CF Legacy ID
11808
City/Municipality
Bear Island
Memorial Number
35088-026
Type
Address
Temagami First Nation, Elder's building
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
46.98083, -80.06914
Inscription

IN MEMORY OF OUR VETERANS

WORLD WAR I

Joe Friday

John Turner 

John Katt Sr

Charlie Potts

Tom Potts

Charlie Moore

Barney Wabi

WORLD WAR II

Katy Turner Saville

Tom Saville Sr.

Bill Twain

 

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The Mko Mnising Cenotap was erected in memory of Temagami First Nation Veterans who served and those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the First and Second World Wars.

City
Bear Island
Country
Type Description
Cairn
Memorial CF Legacy ID
11346
City/Municipality
Latchford
Memorial Number
35088-024
Type
Address
Highway 11
Location
Near the corner of McLeod Avenue & Highway 11
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
47.3230793, -79.8105731
Inscription

[bridge sign/panneau du pont]
SGT. AUBREY COSENS V.C.
MEMORIAL BRIDGE

[highway sign for plaque/panneau routier indiquant la plaque]
HISTORICAL PLAQUE
PLAQUE HISTORIQUE
SGT. AUBREY
COSENS V.C.

[plaque]
A MAGNIFICENT CANADIAN
SERGEANT AUBREY COSENS, V.C.
1921 - 1945
BORN IN LATCHFORD AND RAISED NEAR PORQUIS JUNCTION, COSENS
ENLISTED IN THE ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS OF CANADA,
CANADIAN ACTIVE SERVICE FORCE, 1940 AND TRANSFERRED TO THE
QUEEN’S OWN RIFLES OF CANADA IN 1944. EARLY ON FEBRUARY 26,
1945, HIS UNIT ATTACKED ENEMY FORCES AT MOOSHOT, GERMANY.
A STRATEGIC POSITION VITAL TO THE SUCCESS OF FUTURE
OPERATIONS. HIS PLATOON SUFFERED HEAVY CASUALTIES AND COSENS
ASSUMED COMMAND. SUPPORTED BY A TANK, HE LED ANOTHER
ATTACK AGAINST THREE ENEMY STRONGPOINTS, WHICH HE CAPTURED
SINGLE-HANDED. HE LATER WAS KILLED BY A SNIPER. FOR HIS
"OUTSTANDING GALLANTRY, INITIATIVE, AND DETERMINED LEADERSHIP."
HE WAS POSTHUMOUSLY AWARDED THE COMMONWEALTH’S HIGHEST
DECLARATION FOR VALOR, THE VICTORIA CROSS.

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Aubrey Cosens was born in Latchford and killed during the Second World War. The Sgt. Aubrey Cosens V.C. Memorial Bridge was opened in October 1960. Members of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada, Cosens' original regiment, were present at the official unveiling. The Regimental Cadet Corps formed a guard of honor and the Argyll Pipes & Drums provided musical support.

The bridge is maintained by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation. On January 14, 2003, the deck of the Sergeant Aubrey Cosens V.C. Memorial Bridge was put out of service until after the deck was reconstructed in 2005.

In 1986, the plaque commemorating Cosens was installed and dedicated in Veteran's Park, located next to the Latchfod Municipal Office.

City
Latchford
Country
Type Description
Bridge, plaque, sign
Memorial CF Legacy ID
5308
City/Municipality
Iroquois Falls
Memorial Number
35088-023
Type
Address
Highway 11, south of the northern junction with Highway 67
Location
In front of the Iroquois Falls Welcome Centre
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
48.702088, -80.7900827
Inscription

SERGEANT AUBREY COSENS, V.C. 1921-1945

Born in Latchford and raised near Porquis Junction,
Cosens enlisted in the Argyle and Sutherland Regiment,
Canadian Active Service Force, in 1940 and transferred to
the Queen's Own Rifles of Canada in 1944. Early on
February 26, 1945 his unit attacked German forces at
Mooshof, Holland, a strategic position vital to the success
of future operations. His platoon suffered heavy casualties
and Cosens assumed command. Supported by a tank, he led
another attack against three enemy strong points which he
captured single-handed. He later was killed by a sniper.
From his "outstanding gallantry, initiative and determined
leadership" he was posthumously awarded the Commonwealth's
highest decoration for valour, the Victoria Cross.

Archaeological and Historic Sites Board of Ontario

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This plaque is dedicated to Sergeant Aubrey Cosens,V.C. It was erected in 1965.

City
Iroquois Falls
Country
Type Description
Provincial Military Plaque
Memorial CF Legacy ID
4556
City/Municipality
Markstay-Warren
Memorial Number
35088-022
Type
Address
39 Lafontaine Road
Location
Beside the Warren Arena
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
46.4446596, -80.3053443
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At the initiative of the mayor and council of the new Municipality of Markstay-Warren, the Warren War Memorial site was developed. The municipality was proud to hold its first Memorial Day ceremonies on November 11, 1999.

City
Markstay-Warren
Country
Type Description
needs further research
Memorial CF Legacy ID
5492
City/Municipality
Elk Lake
Memorial Number
35088-021
Type
Address
Pine Street & Route 560
Location
In a park, along Elk Lake
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
47.7304388, -80.3313188
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M.D. Giles
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M.D. Giles
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This memorial was constructed in 1959 in memory of the servicemen who gave their lives in the First and Second World Wars. It was built by the late stonemason Mr. Spiecher and constructed of native rock from the surrounding area. The funds for the construction were raised by the members from the Montreal River Branch 310 of the Royal Canadian Legion, Elk Lake, Ontario, and are also maintained by this branch.

In 1995, the approach was improved and the mortar was repainted. The unveiling and dedication by Reverend Chabot, and President Irvince McKay was held on Sunday, August 2, 1959, at 2 p.m. The occasion also marked the 50th anniversary of the incorporation of the Township of James.

A humorous but sad incident occurred prior to the memorial's completion. On the laying of the base, a concerned branch treasurer, Clarence Foote, questioned the president, Len Mallinson, as to where the funding was coming from to pay for the project. The president retorted jokingly, that the "money better come or I'll take a slow boat to China" (a popular song of the time). Sadly the president after attending an evening dance, died in his sleep. The remaining members grabbed the torch and raised the money to cover the cost of the monument by the time of its unveiling.

City
Elk Lake
Country
Type Description
Cairn (stone)
Memorial CF Legacy ID
5369
City/Municipality
New Liskeard
Memorial Number
35088-020
Type
Address
52 Whitewood Avenue
Location
Beside the New Liskeard Public Library
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
47.5085924, -79.673428
Inscription

IN HONORED MEMORY OF THE MEN OF NEW LISKEARD AND
VICINITY WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES
1914 - IN THE GREAT WAR - 1918
[50 names are engraved, but the wording is not clear in the photo./50 noms sont gravés, mais le texte n’est pas clair sur la photo.]

THEY STEPPED INTO IMMORTALITY

1939 - 1945
[68 names are engraved, but the wording is not clear in the photo./68 noms sont gravés, mais le texte n’est pas clair sur la photo.]

LEST WE FORGET

THIS PARK IS DEDICATED TO F/O ALFRED HOLMES D.F.C.

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This memorial is dedicated to men killed in action in the First and Second World Wars. It was erected by the Town of New Liskeard.

City
New Liskeard
Country
Type Description
Shaft - cement, cross, plaques
Photo Credit
Andrew Jones
Memorial CF Legacy ID
5675
City/Municipality
Latchford
Memorial Number
35088-018
Type
Address
Mowat Avenue and King Street
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
47.32817, -79.81234
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Latchford Cenotaph was dedicated on November 11, 1978. It was designed and constructed by Bert Larose, a Second World War Veteran who never made it overseas as he had just finished basic training when the war came to an end. Bert's health was failing when he completed the cenotaph and he was assisted by Terry Inglis in installing it on the pedestal.

Originally, there was a Second World War helmet on the cross, but it was vandalized a few years after it was mounted. The maple leaf was fabricated and welded from 1/2 inch and 3/4 inch round iron. Royal Canadian Legion Branch 629 volunteers painted the maple leaf white, to prevent rusting that had been occurring. The names of the fallen from the First and Second World wars were added to the base.

The concrete Maple Leaf was constructed by summer students through a federal grant program during the summer of 1979. They also mixed and poured the concrete walkway and stairs up to the cenotaph. 

City
Latchford
Country
Type Description
Sculpture
Photo Credit
Royal Canadian Legion Aubrey Cosens VC Branch #629
Memorial CF Legacy ID
11094
City/Municipality
Iroquois Falls
Memorial Number
35088-017
Type
Address
249 Cambridge Avenue
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
48.764003, -80.681471
Inscription

[front/devant]
AT THE
GOING
DOWN
OF THE
SUN
AND IN THE
MORNING
WE WILL
REMEMBER
THEM

BRITISH EMPIRE SERVICE LEAGUE
CANADIAN LEGION
BRANCH 70

[right side/côté droit]    
1939
1945

DAVID ABRAMSON
C. BIGELOW
J. R. BOYD
JIM BOYD
J. BUTTERFIELD
DOUGLAS CAMERON
J. CLIFFORD
BASIL COLUMBUS
AUBREY COSENS V. C.
ARTHUR CROTIN
WALTER CROTIN
GORDON CYBOLSKY
EDWARD DAWSON
FRASER DEWAR
GARRET DOYLE
P. C. FLAMAIN
BLAKE FOY
ARTHUR GUY
TOM LAVALLEE
JAMES LOCKE
GORDON NAULT
NORMAN NEWLOVE
ROY PICKERING
GEORGE PROULX
LEO QUEVILLON
JOSEPH ROACH
ANDREW RONHOLM
A. ROY
FRANK SABOURIN
BEVERLY TINNY
WILLIAM URINCHUK
WALDEMAR WOLF
G. J. CORCORAN

[back/arrière]
1950
1953

[left side/côté gauche]
1914
1918
H. A. MACDONALD
ROBERT GOWDY
FRANCIS LANGLOIS MM
FREDERICK LUDFORD
JAMES MAHER
ALBERT MCCLINCHEY
ROBERT WARCUB
OVILA CHARLEBOIS
FREDERICK ROSE

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This memorial to the local war dead and veterans of the First and Second World Wars and the Korean War was erected by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 70.

City
Iroquois Falls
Country
Type Description
Granite obelisk
Photo Credit
Andrew Jones
Memorial CF Legacy ID
665