George Richardson VC Born 1 August 1831 Derrylane, near Killeshandra, Co. Cavan, Ireland Died 28 January 1923 Westminster Hospital, London, Ontario Interred Prospect Cemetery, Toronto Veterans Section 7, Plot 2751 Sergeant George Richardson, VC, was the son of John and Anne … Continued
Established 1890 Veterans’ SectionThe veterans’ section is dedicated to Canadian and Allied veterans and their spouses. It features the “Cross of Sacrifice,” a cruciform by distinguished British architect Sir Reginald Blomfield, which was officially sanctioned by the Imperial War Graves … Continued
Date of Birth 1847-03-03 Place of birth: Edinburgh, Scotland Date of Death1922-08-02Place of death: Beinn Bhreagh, Nova Scotia Also known as Aleck Bell Alexander Graham Bell was an eminent scientist, inventor, engineer and innovator who is credited with inventing the … Continued
Iwuy was occupied by British troops in the middle of October 1918, and Niagara Cemetery was made at this time. There are now over 200, 1914-18 war casualties commemorated in this site. Of these, a small number are unidentified. The … Continued
For a very young nation, we have accomplished so much. We have produced some of the world’s greatest cultural success stories in music, film, sports, as well as visual, literary, and performing arts, science and innovation. We have a lot … Continued
Date of Birth 1919-01-23 Place of birth: Mannville, Alberta Date of Death 2011-09-15 Place of death: Tarzana, California, U.S. Cause of death: complications from pneumonia Also known as Frances Goffman Frances Bay was an actress primarily known for her character … Continued
Date of Death 1720-10-01 Place of death: Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia Also known as Bathiah Douglass The oldest known headstone in Canada is that of Bathiah Duglass at the Garrison Cemetery at Annapolis Royal Nova Scotia. Headstone Inscription: HERE LYES … Continued
The Military Cross can be awarded to commissioned officers of the substantive rank of Captain or below or Warrant Officers for distinguished and meritorious services in battle. In 1920, the terms were altered to clearly state the award was for … Continued
Date of Birth 1894-11-03 Place of birth: Dauphin, Manitoba Date of Death 1930-03-12 Place of death: Rockcliffe Aerodrome, Ottawa, Ontario Cause of death: flying accident Also known as Billy Barker William George Barker VC, DSO & Bar, MC & Two … Continued
Date of Birth 1927-03-25 Place of birth: Timmins, OntarioDate of Death 1951-08-26 Place of death: near Cochrane, Ontario Also known as William Barilko, “Bashin’ Bill” Barilko Bill Barilko scored the overtime goal in game 5 of the 1950-51 Stanley Cup … Continued