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. 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.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Heroes • War, World I • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1920.

Location. 42° 59.13′ N, 81° 14.555′ W. Marker is in London, Ontario, in Middlesex County. It is at the intersection

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of Dundas Street and Waterloo Street, on the right when traveling east on Dundas Street. 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.

Regionally, this marker is in the Southwest Ontario Area

and in Southwestern Ontario.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: London Armouries (within shouting distance of this marker); London Hydro Shop, 1912 to 1956 (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); London War Cenotaph (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Duffield Block (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Veterans' Memorial Carillon (approx. half a kilometer away); Veterans' Garden (approx. half a kilometer away); Crimean War Cannons (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); London South African War Memorial (approx. 0.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in London.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 2, 2009

2. Harold A. Rogers, O.C., O.B.E. Marker

French version on reverse of marker.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 2, 2009

3. Harold A. Rogers, O.C., O.B.E. Marker

Looking south along Waterloo Street.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 2, 2009

4. Harold A. Rogers, O.C., O.B.E. Marker

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 Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,922 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 13, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.