Constructed in memory of Fortune's Honoured Dead.

This simple, yet noble, monument takes the shape of a straight shaft of blue-grained marble, which is set in a rough granite base. The badge of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment, enclosed by Laurel wreath, is carved on the North side of shaft, while underneath is a list of engagements in which the Regiment fought. On the west side of the shaft is carved the following verses: "In Flanders Fields the poppies blow..." while on the east side is carved crossed rifles and an Ensign enclosed in a wreath of laurels, underneath which is a list of causalities, engagements, and dates.

The memorial, which stands about 16 feet high, was erected by the well-known firm of J.D. Steel Monumental Works, North Sydney, Canada, and erected by the citizens of Fortune under the auspices of the Fortune Branch, G.W.V.A., in memory of their fallen heroes and comrades.

The Fortune War Memorial was unveiled with deep solemnity on September 27 by Dr. MacDonald, J.P., in the presence of 800 people from Fortune and Grand Bank. A message from His Excellency the Governor was read by Capt. G.J. Whitty, M.C., expressing regret at his unavoidable absence.

Addresses were also made by Rev. Mr. Howse, Dr. MacDonald, Ensign Carnick, T.E. Spencer and J.R. Dixon, secretary of the Fortune Branch. The Rev. Young pronounced the dedication prayer and the ceremony proceeded amidst great solemnity. The floral tributes were many. The firing party, under Lieut. W.C. Hawker, manager of the Bank of Nova Scotia, assisted by Bugler Cook, performed their duties with military precision.

The memorial is a splendid tribute from the people of Fortune to the memory of her gallant lads who made the supreme sacrifice.

The G.W.V.A. and people of Fortune are worthy of all praise in subscribing the entire cost of this memorial and thus perpetuating the memory of their fallen townsmen by handing down to posterity a monument that will stimulate, elevate and inspire youth for many generations to come as they recall the magnitude of the deeds performed and the sacrifice of Fortune's honoured dead.