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In towns across Huronia, Nov. 11 is a poignant day of remembrance. In Waubaushene local residents, ages 8 to 80, gather in Veterans Memorial Park to honour those townspeople who gave their lives in the two world wars.
World War I broke out in August 1914. Recruiting stations were quickly set up and young men were encouraged to enlist. Within one month advance volunteers of the 35th Regiment Simcoe Foresters were on their way to Val Cartier Quebec where they became part of the 1st Canadian Division. They were in position on the Western Front by the end of February 1915.
The 177th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, was the 2nd Battalion raised in Simcoe County. D Company was made up of men from the Midland area, including Waubaushene. They took their initial training in Camp Borden, and then left for England and France on April 4th 1917.
This photo, taken about 1916, features 12 youths from Waubaushene and area, two of whose names are engraved on the Cenotaph. From right to left: “Hank” Fallowfield, Bob Davidson, Frank Kitchner, “Rolly” Wright, Darwin Raymond, “Bob” Kitchner, Sam Duncliffe, Harvey Etherington, Howard Arbour, Willie McKendrie, Nommo McCauhan, Lytle Carter, Annabelle Arbour.
Lest we forget.
Terry Fegarty
Huronia
