London in Middlesex County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Harold A. Rogers, O.C., O.B.E.
1899 - 1994
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 2, 2009
1. Harold A. Rogers, O.C., O.B.E. Marker
Inscription.
Harold A. Rogers, O.C., O.B.E.. The founder of Kinsmen and Kinette Clubs of Canada was born and raised at 324 Dundas Street, directly across from the armouries. Seeking the camaraderie he had experienced in the army during the First World War, “Hal” Rogers began the first Kinsmen Club in Hamilton in 1920. Under his guidance other clubs soon formed, each dedicated to “serving the community's greatest need.” Ongoing contributions from women prompted the formation of the Kinettes in 1942. During the Second World War, Rogers chaired the “Milk for Britain” campaign, the first of the clubs' many national projects. By visiting clubs across Canada throughout his life, he inspired countless young Canadians to serve their communities.
The founder of Kinsmen & Kinette Clubs of Canada was born and raised at 324 Dundas Street, directly across from the armouries. Seeking the camaraderie he had experienced in the army during the First World War, “Hal” Rogers began the first Kinsmen Club in Hamilton in 1920. Under his guidance other clubs soon formed, each dedicated to “serving the community's greatest need.” Ongoing contributions from women prompted the formation of the Kinettes in 1942. During the Second World War, Rogers chaired the “Milk for Britain” campaign, the first of the clubs' many national projects. By visiting clubs across Canada throughout his life, he inspired countless young Canadians to serve their communities.
Erected by Ontario Heritage Foundation, an agency of the Government of Ontario.
Location. 42° 59.13′ N, 81° 14.555′ W. Marker is in London, Ontario, in Middlesex County. Marker is at the intersection of Dundas Street and Waterloo Street, on the right when traveling east on Dundas Street
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. Marker is next to the former London Armouries, now a hotel. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 325 Dundas Street, London ON N6B 1T9, Canada. Touch for directions.
Looking southeast from Dundas and Waterloo Streets.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,785 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 13, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.