It was designed by then Legion President,
Duncan M. Tomlinson, and Donald Hollins, both WWII
Veterans. Alex Thompson, Barney Armstrong and
Harry Carpenter served with them on the Cenotaph
Committee.
It is situated on a one hundred by one hundred
foot lot in front of the Memorial Arena, and cost
approximately $5,000.00. The stone itself cost
$2,500.00. Most of the material and labour were
donated.
The November 11th Armistice Services are held
there each year.
It is maintained by the Members of
Perth-Andover Branch #36, Royal Canadian Legion.
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