War of 1812-1815 - The War that made Canada
War of 1812-1815 Bronze Badge
Dedication to General Sir Issac Brock - Hero of Canada in the War of 1812
Battle of Queenston Heights, 13 Oct 1812
Major General Sir Isaac Brock commander of British forces in Upper Canada at the beginning of the War of 1812.
Early in the morning of October 13, 1812 after galloping seven miles from Fort George to Queenston, General Brock lead a charge on foot to repel the invading enemy. Brook was killed leading the attack against American forces. Colonel MacDonell then took command until General Sheaffe could arrive from Fort George with reinforcements to eventually win the day. It was a battle which had great significance for Canada.
Major General Sir Isaac Brock commander of British forces in Upper Canada at the beginning of the War of 1812.
Early in the morning of October 13, 1812 after galloping seven miles from Fort George to Queenston, General Brock lead a charge on foot to repel the invading enemy. Brook was killed leading the attack against American forces. Colonel MacDonell then took command until General Sheaffe could arrive from Fort George with reinforcements to eventually win the day. It was a battle which had great significance for Canada.
Title: Sir Isaac Brock Monument.
Order No.: A1-2398.
Location: Queenston, ON.
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Title: "Hero of Canada" - Sir Isaac Brock Memorial.
Order No.: A1-2304.
Location: Queenston, Ontario
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Village of Queenston, Ontario
Title: The Spot where Gen. Issac Brock was killed at the Battle of Queenston Heights. 13 Oct 1812.
Order No.: A1-4544.
Location: Queenston, Ontario
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Title: St. Saviour Church, Queenston.
Location: The dedication plaque of 2012 was placed in the garden of this church on 12 Oct 2018.
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"Brock died to preserve what Wolfe died to gain"
Quoted In the government decree for a public monument approved by the Imperial Parliament on 20 July 1813 and erected in St. Paul's Cathedral, the last resting place also of Britain's two other great warriors, Nelson and Wellington. The memorial was executed by Sir Richard Westmacott, a renowned British sculptor.
Dedication plaque to Sir Isaac Brock at St. Saviour Church, Queenston on 12 Oct 2018.
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An Official group at the Brock monument dedication, St. Saviour's Church, Queenston. 12 Oct. 2012.
Names (l. to r.):
Sir Geoffrey Rowland, Bailiff of Guernsey, David Clendenning, Canadian Diplomat and Trade Commissioner/Royal Canadian Military Institute, General Brock Re-enactment player, John Thompson, Royal Canadian Military Institute.
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Dedication of Monument Honouring the Historic Social and Cultural Relationship between St. Peter Port and Queenston.
Key participants at the unveiling of the Monument:
Lord Mayor Dave Eke, Dennis Le Moignan, Constable of St. Peter Port, Sir Geffory Rowland, Bailiff of Guernsey, Deputy Michael O'Hara, Minister of Culture and Leisure (Guernsey), Hon. Rob Nicholson, MP, Niagara, Kim Craitor, MPP, Niagara Falls, Gary Burroughs, Chair, Regional Municipality of Niagara, John Thompson, Royal Canadian Military Institue, David Clendenning, Canadian Trade Commissioner.
Key participants at the unveiling of the Monument:
Lord Mayor Dave Eke, Dennis Le Moignan, Constable of St. Peter Port, Sir Geffory Rowland, Bailiff of Guernsey, Deputy Michael O'Hara, Minister of Culture and Leisure (Guernsey), Hon. Rob Nicholson, MP, Niagara, Kim Craitor, MPP, Niagara Falls, Gary Burroughs, Chair, Regional Municipality of Niagara, John Thompson, Royal Canadian Military Institue, David Clendenning, Canadian Trade Commissioner.
Sir Isaac Brock Plaque. How the event came about.
The bronze plaque was unveiled and dedicated on October 12, 2012 honouring the establishment of a social/cultural relationship between St. Peter Port, Guernsey where Sir Isaac Brock was born and Queenston where he died. The monument has wording tracing the key aspects of Brock's life and the link between Queenston village and St. Peter Port. On the plaque are the Arms of Niagara-on-the-Lake and the Arms of Guernsey. The Queenston Resident's Association initiative was supported by "contributing friends", including the Town of Niagara-on-th-Lake, Canadian Heritage and the Royal Canaidan Military Institute (RCMI).
David Hamlin Clendenning, Canadian Diplomat and Trade Commissioner (Ottawa) was recognized for originating the idea of twining the two entities, arranging first introductions between Guernsey and Queenston, and providing ongoing support to this important heritage activity.
The bronze plaque was unveiled and dedicated on October 12, 2012 honouring the establishment of a social/cultural relationship between St. Peter Port, Guernsey where Sir Isaac Brock was born and Queenston where he died. The monument has wording tracing the key aspects of Brock's life and the link between Queenston village and St. Peter Port. On the plaque are the Arms of Niagara-on-the-Lake and the Arms of Guernsey. The Queenston Resident's Association initiative was supported by "contributing friends", including the Town of Niagara-on-th-Lake, Canadian Heritage and the Royal Canaidan Military Institute (RCMI).
David Hamlin Clendenning, Canadian Diplomat and Trade Commissioner (Ottawa) was recognized for originating the idea of twining the two entities, arranging first introductions between Guernsey and Queenston, and providing ongoing support to this important heritage activity.
Plaque on wall at birth place of Sir Isaac Brock, St. Peter Port, Guernsey
The original plaque in St. Peter Port, Guernsey on a store wall (his place of birth) on High Street recognizing Sir Isaac Brock as the man who saved Canada. Photo taken by David Clendenning in 2007.
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"Brock a Valiant" at Valiants' Memorial, Canadian War Memorial, Confederation Square, Ottawa, erected in 2006.
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Section of Heritage Map of Queenston.
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THE WAR OF 1812 - THE AMERICAN PERSPECTIVE
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Re-enactment Battle of Queenston Heights, 13 October 2012
Title: British/Canadian forces marching through Queenston morning 13 Oct 2012 en route to the reenactment of the Battle of Queenston Heights.
Order No.: A105064.
Location: Queenston.
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Title: Royal Salute, Queenston Battle Re-enactment, 13 Oct 2012.
Location: Queenston, Ontario.
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British/Canadian/Indigenous allies muster to attack.
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American forces at the height of the battle.
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The Legacy of the Canadian Red Ensign
The Flag of Tecumseh, 1810-13
"Here is a Man" - The meeting of Brock and Tecumseh
Laura Ingersoll Secord who saved her husband's life in the Battle of Queenston Heights, October 13, 1812, and who risked her own in conveying to Capt. Fitzgibbon information by which he won the Victory of Beaver Dams.
Title: Laura Secord Monument.
Order No.: A1-4377.
Location: Brock Monument District. Queenston, Ontario.