Bedford Cenotaph

The Bedford Cenotaph was constructed in 1926 initially in memory of those who died in World War I (1914-1918).

Below is a history of the Cenotaph:

In 1926, the first cenotaph was erected on a plot of land deeded to the I.O.D.E. by the G.N.R. Initially, there was one bronze plaque listing men who died in World War I (1914-1918). In 1928, through the efforts of Mr. Andrew Cobb, a lion, modeled by Mrs. Dorothy Dick and cast in bronze by Hillis & Sons, was unveiled August 5. In 1931, a second tablet was placed on the reverse side with the names of the men listed who served (1914-1918). In 1958, a third tablet was placed on the cenotaph listing names of Veterans lost in action in World War II (1939-1945). In 1989 the cenotaph was relocated at the Fish Hatchery and the lion was properly placed looking toward Bedford Basin. In 1991 a forth tablet was placed listing the years of Korean conflict (1950-1953).

The area is maintained and beautified by the Town of Bedford Horticultural Society and the branch - a most pleasant spot to spend a restful period.

World War I

World War II