| Musgrave Harbour, Newfoundland
The memorial was constructed on June 1st, 1947, in memory of The Royal Navy and Regiment who were killed in action during WWII 1939-1945.
The Diamond Lodge Public Subscription erected the memorial. The memorial is a square base block 20"x20"x16', a second block 16"x16"x4", and a tower 12"x12"x38" high. The names of all those who served are engraved on the the front and sides of the monument. The monument is made of gray granite, polished against weather conditions.
The inscription on the memorial reads:
"Splendid you passed the great surrender made into the life that never more shall fade. Sleep your contentment in that bless above; who wait that last clear trumpet call of God."
The monument is located on the main street in front of the Public Building (The Jesse Russell Building).
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