War Memorial of Montreal West, War memorial in Montreal West, Canada
The War Memorial of Montreal West is a granite and bronze monument featuring a soldier figure located beside the city hall in Memorial Park on Westminster Avenue near Ainslie Road. The structure carries inscribed names of local soldiers who died in the World Wars and served in overseas campaigns.
Sculptor George William Hill created this memorial in 1921 to honor soldiers from Montreal West who perished in World War I. The monument was built during the postwar period when communities across the country were establishing similar tributes to their war dead.
The memorial serves as a focal point for the community to acknowledge soldiers from the area who fought in both World Wars and lost their lives in distant conflicts. Visitors can see the inscribed names and read about local men and women connected to this neighborhood who served overseas.
The memorial is situated in Memorial Park and can be easily visited while exploring the Montreal West area. The site draws visitors especially during annual commemorative occasions when the local community gathers to pay respects.
The monument carries inscriptions with individual stories of soldiers such as Lieutenant Frank P Collins and Flight Cadet G.L Robinson from the Montreal West area. These personal names and accounts transform the memorial from a general tribute into a specific connection with real people from the neighborhood.
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