Memorial School

Memorial School

Memorial School

History:	Memorial School was the first memorial built in Hamilton to remember those soldiers of the Hamilton area who were killed in the First World War. It was offically opened in 1919 by HRH Edward, Prince of Wales. Here is an article about the school's history from the Hamilton Wentworth District School Board.

Location:	1175 Main Street East Hamilton, Ontario L8M1P3

GPS:	43.242937, -79.820544


School sign		Historical marker


Carving above main door: "We gave our today for your tomorrow"	Detail of facade	Carving above main door: "We died that you might live"


	Commemorative tribute: General Sir Arthur Currie, KCB, KCMG


Commemorative tribute: Major General Sir Edward M.B. Morrison, KCB, KCMG, DSO	Commemorative tribute: Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae - In Flanders Fields	Commemorative tribute: Lieutenant-Colonel William A. Bishop, VC, DSO, MC


A photograph of HRH Edward Prince of Wales who opened the school in 1919	Memorial Hall.	Commemorative bell.


Members of Memorial School who volunteered for active service in the Second World War	Members of St. Andrew's Anglican Church who volunteered for active service in the Second World War	Members of Memorial School who volunteered for active service in the Second World War

Here is a link to a slideshow of the decorative panels naming the Canadian battles.		Here is a link to a page showing all the memorial plaques.
	Roll of Honour - The Board of Education for the City of Hamilton