Beasley in Hamilton, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
The Lieutenant-Colonel John Weir Foote, VC CD Armoury
Photographed By Tim Boyd, March 24, 2023
1. The Lieutenant-Colonel John Weir Foote, VC CD Armoury Marker
John Weir Foote, VC, CD Armoury
This armoury is dedicated to the memory of Lieutenant-Colonel john Weir Foote. VC. CD. padre of the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry. padre Foote was awarded the Victoria Cross for valour during the raid on Dieppe on 19 August 1942. Without thought for his personal safety padre Foote chose to remain with the prisoners of war to give physical and spiritual comfort to the wounded and dying men of his own and sister regiments.
8 September 1990
Lieutenant-Colonel John Weir Foote, VC, CD
Ce manege militaire est dedie a la memoire du Lieutenant-Colonel John Weir Foote, VC, CD; padre du “the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry”: la Croix Victoria fut decerne au padre Foote pour valeur lors du raid de Dieppe, le 19 Aout 1942. Sans egard pour sa securite personnelle, le padre foote choisi de demeurer avec les prisonniers de guerre afin de pourvoir au confort spirituel et physique, des blesses et des mourants; de son regiment et des regiments soeurs.
le 8 Septembre 1990
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Heroes • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Victoria Cross and George Cross Recipients series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 19, 1942.
Location. 43° 15.694′ N, 79° 52.01′ W. Marker is in Hamilton, Ontario. It is in Beasley. Marker is on James Street North, 0.1 kilometers north of Cannon East, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 James St North, Hamilton ON L8R 2L1, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Acting Sergeant John Rennie, G.C. 1919-1943 (here, next to this marker); Lieutenant Charles Davidson Dunbar, D.C.M. (a few steps from this marker); John Weir Foote Armoury/ Le Manège Militaire John Weir Foote Armoury (within shouting distance of this marker); The North Drill Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Christ’s Church Cathedral / La Cathédrale de l’Eglise du Christ (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Stewart Memorial Church (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Hamilton CN Station / La gare du CN de Hamilton (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hamilton.
Photographed By Tim Boyd, March 24, 2023
2. The Lieutenant-Colonel John Weir Foote, VC CD Armoury Marker
Photographed By Tim Boyd, March 24, 2023
3. The Lieutenant-Colonel John Weir Foote, VC CD Armoury
May 4, 2023
4. Lieutenant-Colonel John Weir Foote, VC, CD
5. Badge of the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry (Lt.-Col. Foote’s regiment)
Source: the Governor General of Canada
Credits. This page was last revised on May 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 67 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 4, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
