Downtown Ottawa , Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Brigadier Andrew Hamilton Gault DSO, OBE, ED, CD.

Founder / Fondateur du Régiment

— Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry —

Brigadier Andrew Hamilton Gault DSO, OBE, ED, CD. Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Robert Rusaw, April 13, 2015

1. Brigadier Andrew Hamilton Gault DSO, OBE, ED, CD. Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This statue is dedicated to the memory of Andrew Hamilton Gault, Canadian war hero, philanthropist, industrialist and public servant. His life was an example of devoted service to Canada in war and peace.

Over two thousand Patricias have given their lives for Canada's freedom. Their legacy of selflessness, heroism and devotion to duty continues to inspire their successors who proudly serve Canada in the quest for peace.

Cette statue est dédiée à la mémoire de Andrew Hamilton Gault, heros de guerre canadien, philanthrope industriel et serviteur de l'état. Toute sa vie, en temps de guerre ou de paix, il a fait preuve d'un devouement exemplatre pour le Canada.

Plus de deux mille membres de ce régiment ont donné leur vie pour da liberté du Canada. Leur legs d'altruisme, d'héroïsme et de dévouement au devoir continue d'inspirer leurs successeurs qui servent le oanada avec fierté en quête de la paix.

Erected 1992.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Military • Patriots & Patriotism • Peace.

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45° 25.427′ N, 75° 41.673′ W. Marker is in Ottawa, Ontario. It is in Downtown Ottawa. Memorial is at the intersection of Lawrence Freiman Lane and Lawrence Freiman Lane on Lawrence Freiman Lane. The marker is located in a green space just north of the National Arts Centre on Elgin St. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 25 Lawrence Freiman Ln, Ottawa ON K1P, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The National War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Rideau Canal (within shouting distance of this marker); Sappers’ Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Thayendanegea (Joseph Brant) (within shouting distance of this marker); Rail Heritage in the Capital (within shouting distance of this marker); Lieutenant Colonel Charles-Michel d’Irumberry de Salaberry, CB (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Laura Secord, UE (about 90 meters away); Rideau Canal National Historic Site of Canada (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ottawa.

Also see . . . Andrew Hamilton Gault. "By the end of August 1914, after ten days of recruiting by Gault, the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry was a regiment 1098 strong; only fifty of these had not seen action in the Boer Wars or with the British Army. They were the first Canadian soldiers

Photographed By Robert Rusaw, July 25, 2011

2. Brigadier Andrew Hamilton Gault DSO, OBE, ED, CD. Marker

to arrive on French soil." By May 1915 the regiment was down to 150 from death and injury. (Submitted on July 28, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.)

Photographed By Robert Rusaw, April 13, 2015

3. Brigadier Andrew Hamilton Gault DSO, OBE, ED, CD. Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2021, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. This page has been viewed 146 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 25, 2021, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.