London in Middlesex County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

London War Cenotaph

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

1. London War Cenotaph

East facade.

Inscription. East facade: MCM
XIV

The Glorious Dead
West facade:MCM
XXXIX

1950 - 1953
Bronze plaque on West facade:
In honour of those who died in war and conflict

Erected 1934 by the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire (IODE)

Rededicated 1999 by the London Municipal Chapter IODE

North facade: United Nations Peacekeepers
We Will Remember Them
Nearby usage informational sign: Memorial Services This Cenotaph is reserved for memorial services to honour Canada's war dead, those of Canada's allies and those who died in the cause of freedom. Permission to use the Cenotaph for these purposes, consistent with the symbolism represented by it, may be obtained from the Municipality.

The Council of the Corporation, the City of London, May 7, 1984

Erected 1934 by Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.

Location. 42° 59.26′ N, 81° 14.81′ W. Marker is in London, Ontario, in Middlesex County. Memorial is at the intersection of Wellington Street and Dufferin Avenue

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, on the left when traveling north on Wellington Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: London ON N6A 4L9, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Veterans' Memorial Carillon (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans' Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Crimean War Cannons (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); London South African War Memorial (about 180 meters away); London Women's Monument (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The British Garrison in London (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The 1st Hussars (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); "Holy Roller" (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in London.

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

2. London War Cenotaph

London War Cenotaph Marker image. Click for full size.

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

3. London War Cenotaph Marker

London War Cenotaph Peacekeepers Remembrance image. Click for full size.

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

4. London War Cenotaph Peacekeepers Remembrance

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

5. London War Cenotaph

London City Hall in background.

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

6. London War Cenotaph

London War Cenotaph Usage image. Click for full size.

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

7. London War Cenotaph Usage

Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,995 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on May 14, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.