Gananoque in Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Pte. Harry Brown, V.C.
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. Marker is in Gananoque, Ontario, in Leeds and Grenville United Counties. Memorial 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. Marker is at or near this postal address: 55 King Street East, Gananoque ON K7G 1E8, Canada. Touch for directions.
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); Gananoque Town Hall (about 90 meters away); Town Jail (about 120 meters away); Band Stand (about 120 meters away); A Brief History of Half Moon Bay (about 120 meters away); Old Post Office (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gananoque.
Also see . . .
1. Harry Brown, V.C. at Valour Canada. (Submitted on October 9, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Hand-to-hand On Hill 70 (Legion Magazine). (Submitted on October 9, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 63 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 9, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.