The War Memorial Library is situated on the top floor of the school. The doorway was designed by Danforth’s Architectural Drafting teacher, Mr. John I. Rempel. It was officially dedicated and unveiled by His Excellency Viscount Alexander of Tunis on Sunday, May 30, 1948. The Prayer of Dedication was given by H/Major The Reverend John W. Foote, V.C.
240 students and one teacher were killed while serving in the Second World War. Further research over the years indicated there were another 21 names which should have been included. Opened as Riverdale Technical School in 1923, the school’s name was changed to Danforth Technical School in 1932. It has the greatest number of students, graduates, teachers and other staff to have volunteered for military service or the Merchant Navy in the Second World War of any school in the British Commonwealth.
The Active Service Panels are situated outside the entrance to the War Memorial Library and contain the names of 2,231 students, teachers and other staff who enlisted for active duty during the Second World War.
The War Memorial Windows consists of six stained glass windows that pay tribute to the teachers, students and ex-students who served in the Second World War.
The Second World War Plaques lists the names of 241 former Danforth students and staff who died or were killed while on active service.
The George Stephen Memorial is located in the hallway to the War Memorial Library.
