This tree is dedicated to the memory of Lt. John Oliver Allison, MC. It is located near the Eugenia Cenotaph.
Lt. John Oliver Allison, MC Memorial Tree
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THIS GINGKO TREE IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF
Lt. JOHN OLIVER ALLISON, MC.
BORN 8 OCT. 1898 MAXWELL, ONT. DIED 15 MAY 1918
ENLISTED 162 BATTALION CANADIAN ARMY MAY 1916
OVERSEAS 31 OCT. 1916 - TRANSFERRED TO
ROAYL FLYING CORPS.
KILLEN IN ACTION FLYING RECONNAISSANCE OVER
ENEMY LINES IN MESOPOTAMIA.
AWARDED MILITARY CROSS IN TURKISH CAMPAIGN.
BURRIED IN BASRA, IRAQ. REMEMBERED WITH HONOUR.