Grave of a British Soldier of The War of 1812 - 1814
Nancy Island Historic Site


 
Wasaga Beach, Ontario

Constructed in memory of a British Soldier of the War of 1812-1814.

The skeletal remains of the British Soldier were uncovered July 23rd, 1949, on the bank of the Nottawasaga River two miles from the river mouth. He was buried at Nancy Island with full military honors on September 6th, 1949. A British Military button, found with the skeletal remains, was also buried along side the British Soldier.

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