Elm Creek Cenotaph

 

 
Elm Creek, Manitoba

The Elm Creek Cenotaph was erected in 1927 in memory of Veterans of World War I and World War II who lost their lives in battle.

A second plaque was added in1947 for lost Veterans in the second World War. A dedication and unveiling ceremony was held on August 17, 1947 at 2:30pm. A parade of Legion Members of Elm Creek, MB and surrounding area members from Carman, Sperling, Roland, Altamont, and Miami. Delegations from three denomination Churches in Elm Creek spoke at the dedication ceremony. The World War II plaque was unveiled by Mrs. Jessie Cochran who lost a son in World War II. Following the unveiling a wreath was laid on behalf of the Legion.

The Cenotaph was designed and erected by Joseph Billings owner of Carman Granite & Marble Works, Carman, Manitoba. This company is now operated by a third generation and has been in existence since 1922.

Remembrance Day services are held every November 11. The Honour Roll is read and wreath's are laid by the Legion L. Auxiliary, R.M. of Grey, Village of Elm Creek, Seniors and youth of the Community.

The upkeep of the Cenotaph and grounds is done by R.M of Grey and the Elm Creek Legion.

The inscription on the Cenotaph reads:

TO THE IMMORTAL MEMORY
OF THE MEN FROM ELM CREEK
AND DISTRICT WHO GAVE THEIR
LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR
1914-1918
1939-1945

THEIR NAME LIVETH FOREVER

Elm Creek Honour Roll

World War I
F.S. Holliday
C.S. Holliday
D. Thompson
W. Thompson
K.G. Graham
H. Sparling
T. Roscoe
T. Boyd
D. Craig
R. Murphy
R. Oakes
K. Dovall
J. Dovall
O. Lavigne
A. Lambert
G. Baskerville
World War II
L. Boisvert
H. Byers
F. Carriere
W. Carriere
R. Carter
D. Cochran
L. Dube
A.L. Johnston
G. Kennedy
J.M.M. Kennedy
L. Labossiere
J. McDougall
H. McGill
M. McLean
R.V. Millar
C. Ralph
P. Ralph
E. Regis
A.E. Rowe
E. Treleaven
G. Trumbla

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