Kitchener Cenotaph. . On May 24, 1929, the Cenotaph was unveiled by Honourable W,D. Ross, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario in memory of those who died in World War I. This replica of the British Empire memorial in Whitehall, London, first stood in Frederick Street and was moved in front of the former City Hall and rededicated on November 11, 1949., In 1973 the Cenotaph was moved to its present location and inscriptions were added to honour those who died in World War II and Korea., The Cenotaph was reconsecrated on June 28, 1973 in the presence of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh., The flags on the Cenotaph are donated annually by the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire., This plaque was unveiled November 11, 1978, on the sixtieth anniversary of Armistice Day.
On May 24, 1929, the Cenotaph was unveiled by Honourable W,D. Ross, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario in memory of those who died in World War I. This replica of the British Empire memorial in Whitehall, London, first stood in Frederick Street and was moved in front of the former City Hall and rededicated on November 11, 1949.
In 1973 the Cenotaph was moved to its present location and inscriptions were added to honour those who died in World War II and Korea.
The Cenotaph was reconsecrated on June 28, 1973 in the presence of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh.
The flags on the Cenotaph are donated annually by the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire.
This plaque was unveiled November 11, 1978, on the sixtieth anniversary of Armistice Day.
Erected 1978.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical date for this entry is May 24, 1929.
Location. 43° 27.019′ N, 80° 29.232′ W. Marker is in Kitchener, Ontario, in Waterloo Region. Marker is at the intersection of Frederick Street and Duke Street East, on the right when traveling south on Frederick Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kitchener ON N2H 6M6, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Waterloo County (about 180 meters away, measured in
Credits. This page was last revised on April 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 275 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 23, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3. submitted on April 5, 2024, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario.
