Bowmanville in Clarington in Durham Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Bowmanville's First Volunteers, W.W. I
Historic Bowmanville
Photographed By Tim Boyd, April 7, 2024
1. Bowmanville's First Volunteers, W.W. I Marker
Inscription.
Bowmanville's First Volunteers, W.W. I. Historic Bowmanville. When war was declared by Great Britain in 1914, recruitment of Canadian troops soon followed. This mural depicts the ceremony as the town's first volunteers marched off with great pride to board the trains for Halifax. The 136th Battalion spent the summer of 1916 training at Camp Hoskins along Bowmanville Creek. At such places as Ypres, The Somme and Vimy, Canadians earned a reputation for bravery. By war's end, on Nov. 11th 1918, sixty-three local men had made the supreme sacrifice. Following the Great War, Branch 178 of the Royal Canadian Legion was founded. Since its inception it has been active in veterans' affairs and community projects. The Legion pipe band continues to be a reminder of Bowmanville's military heritage. This mural was made possible by the Municipality of Clarington.
When war was declared by Great Britain in 1914, recruitment of Canadian troops soon followed. This mural depicts the ceremony as the town's first volunteers marched off with great pride to board the trains for Halifax. The 136th Battalion spent the summer of 1916 training at Camp Hoskins along Bowmanville Creek. At such places as Ypres, The Somme & Vimy, Canadians earned a reputation for bravery. By war's end, on Nov. 11th 1918, sixty-three local men had made the supreme sacrifice.
Following the Great War, Branch 178 of the Royal Canadian Legion was founded. Since its inception it has been active in veterans' affairs & community projects. The Legion pipe band continues to be a reminder of Bowmanville's military heritage.
This mural was made possible by the Municipality of Clarington.
Erected by Municipality of Clarington.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.
Location. 43° 54.774′ N, 78° 41.35′ W. Marker is in Clarington, Ontario, in Durham Region. It is in Bowmanville. Memorial is at the intersection of Temperance Street and Church Street, on the right when traveling south on Temperance Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 40 Temperance St, Clarington ON L1C 3Z8, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance
4. The 136th Battalion parading in Bowmanville, ca 1916-17
Source: Clarington Museum and Archives (public domain)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 18, 2024, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 38 times since then. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 18, 2024, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
