Gananoque in Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Pte. Harry Brown, V.C.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 7, 2022
1. Pte. Harry Brown, V.C. Marker
Branch no. 92 Royal Canadian Legion
on Nov. 11, 1967, in honoured memory of
226353 Pte. Harry Brown, V.C.
Born at Gananoque on 9 May, 1898, and laid
down his life for his country at Hill 70 in
France on 17 August, 1917. Awarded the
Victoria Cross (posthumous)
Erected 1967 by Royal Canadian Legion Branch no. 92.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Patriots & Patriotism • War, World I. In addition, it is included in the Victoria Cross and George Cross Recipients series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 9, 1898.
Location. 44° 19.729′ N, 76° 9.809′ W. Memorial is in Gananoque, Ontario, in Leeds and Grenville United Counties. It is on King Street East (County Highway 2) just west of Stone Street (County Highway 32), on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 55 King Street East, Gananoque ON K7G 1E8, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Eastern Ontario and specifically in Southeastern 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 Ruperts Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Colonel Joel Stone (within shouting distance of this marker); War Memorial (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Private John Henry (Harry) Brown (about 90 meters away);
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Also see . . .
1. Harry Brown, V.C. at Valour Canada. (Submitted on October 9, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. Hand-to-hand On Hill 70 (Legion Magazine). (Submitted on October 9, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 7, 2022
2. Pte. Harry Brown, V.C. Marker on Royal Canadian Legion Branch 92
Credits. This page was last revised on October 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 162 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 9, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
