Beasley in Hamilton, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Lieutenant Charles Davidson Dunbar, D.C.M.
1870-1939
Photographed by Tim Boyd, September 26, 2023
1. Lieutenant Charles Davidson Dunbar, D.C.M. Marker
An internationally renowned piper, Dunbar was born in Halkirk, Scotland. In 1886 he joined the British army, embarking upon a distinguished career as a military piper. During the Boer War, Dunbar was wounded while piping troops into battle. For his gallantry he was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal. In 1911 he emigrated to Hamilton where he soon joined the 91st (later the Argyll and Sutherland) Highlanders. As pipe- major of the 19th Battalion, he saw action during the First World War. Widely respected for his devotion to duty and gentlemanly demeanour and acclaimed as a musician and bandsman, Dunbar received many honours. Unique among them was his appointment as lieutenant in 1917, the first pipe-major to become a pipe-officer in the history of Canadian and British forces.
Joueur de cornemuse de réputation internationale, Dunbar naquit à Halkirk, en Écosse. En 1886, il s'engagea dans l'armée britannique et commença une carrière distinguée comme
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Military • War, World I • Wars, Non-US. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.
Location. 43° 15.701′ N, 79° 52.008′ W. Marker is in Hamilton, Ontario. It is in Beasley. It is on James Street North 0.1 kilometers north of Cannon Street East, on the right when traveling north. The marker is at the Lt. Col. John Weir Foote Armoury. Touch for map
Photographed by Tim Boyd, September 26, 2023
2. Lieutenant Charles Davidson Dunbar, D.C.M. Marker
Regionally, this marker is on Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe, in the Hamilton-Halton-Brant Area, and specifically in the Toronto Metropolitan Area. 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 Rupert’s Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Lieutenant-Colonel John Weir Foote, VC CD Armoury (a few steps from this marker); 91st Regiment Canadian Highlanders Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Acting Sergeant John Rennie, G.C. 1919-1943 (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 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Christ’s Church Cathedral (about 180 meters away); Historic James Street North (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hamilton.
Also see . . . alchetron.com - Charles Davidson Dunbar.
Charles Davidson Dunbar, DCM, (17 July 1870 – 25 January 1939) was an orphan who grew up to become the first pipe major in Britain and the Empire to be commissioned as a pipe officer. He emigrated from Scotland to Canada, where he came to be called “Canada’s greatest military piper”.(Submitted on September 27, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario.)
Photographed by Tim Boyd, September 26, 2023
3. Lieutenant Charles Davidson Dunbar, D.C.M. Marker
4. Lieutenant Charles Davidson Dunbar, D.C.M.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 27, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 197 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 27, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
