Gananoque in Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Private John Henry (Harry) Brown
Victoria Cross
— Born Gananoque 9 May 1898
Died of wounds 17 August 1917, age 19 —
Photographed By Kevin Craft, October 14, 2015
1. Private John Henry (Harry) Brown Marker
John Henry Brown enlisted in the Canadian Expeditionary Force on 18 August 1916 and reported to the 10th battalion in France in late June 1917.
On 15 August his unit captured Hill 70, just east of Vimy Ridge. But on 16 August it was counter-attacked repeatedly. Private Brown delivered a vital message through an intense enemy artillery barrage despite having an arm almost torn off. The message saved the lives of many comrades. But Private Brown died of his wounds the next day. He was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest award for bravery in the British Commonwealth. Only 94 Canadians have earned it since it was created in 1856.
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
we will remember them.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: 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° 19.712′ N, 76° 9.878′ W. Marker is in Gananoque, Ontario, in Leeds and Grenville United Counties. Marker is on King Street East (Provincial Highway 2) 0.2 kilometers west of Stone Street, on the right
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. War Memorial (here, next to this marker); Gananoque Town Hall (a few steps from this marker); Band Stand (a few steps from this marker); Colonel Joel Stone (within shouting distance of this marker); A Brief History of Half Moon Bay (within shouting distance of this marker); The Umbrella (within shouting distance of this marker); The Way It Was (within shouting distance of this marker); Engine 500 (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gananoque.
Photographed By Kevin Craft, October 14, 2015
2. Wideview of Private John Henry (Harry) Brown Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2015, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. This page has been viewed 367 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 27, 2015, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.
