Monument Restored and Rededicated To War Dead
The Russell area restored a WW1 monument after vandalism, recovering the original head prior to rebuilding. The project included cleaning, repairs, new lead lettering, and base fixes, with a beautified intersection and four planters. Bronze plaques explain history, unveiled June 22 1922, honoring locals from Russell and nearby areas, rededication set at 10:30 tomorrow.
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RCMP
Russell
Binscarth
Silver Creek
Shellmouth
Boulton
Memorial to Great War fallen unveiled site August 7 1921
Ex servicemen formed a united of the Amy and Navy Veterans after World War I. A memorial committee with P H Nelson, Mr. Allen, and Laurie Smith considered designs from Thompson Memorial Works of Toronto. Each member selected the current memorial design, with site unveiling on August 7 1921 as shown in Dale Brown's photo.
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Amy
Navy
P.H. Nelson
Mr. Allen
Laurie Smith
Thompson Memorial Works
Toronto
Dale Brown
Er Beach
Russell
Thompson Memorial
J. A. M. Aitkens
Manitoba
David Dunn
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