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Barron, Colin Fraser b. September 20, 1895 d. August 15, 1959
World War I Victoria Cross Recipient.
Prospect Cemetery, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Cutler, Wesley 'Wes' b. February 17, 1911 d. June 10, 1956
Professional Football Player. A native of Toronto, Ontario, Cutler played for the University of Toronto Orfuns from 1931 to 1932, and the Toronto Argonauts from 1933 to 1938. Considered a great end, fine tackle, and a blocker of exceptional pass, he began playing football while attending the Oakwood Collegiate School in Toronto, Ontario. He later attended the University of Toronto and helped lead his school's team to the ORFU Championships, for which he was awarded the Bronze "T" athletic medal...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
Prospect Cemetery, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Forbes, Vernor Vernon 'Jumpin' Jackie' b. July 4, 1897 d. December 30, 1985
Professional Hockey Player. A native of Toronto, Ontario, 'Jake' Forbes played for teams in the OHAJR, TIHL, NHL, NHLMGNT, Can-Am, Can-Pro, and the IHL hockey leagues. At 5'06", and 140lbs, Forbes played the position of Goalie for the Toronto Aura Lee from 1916 to 1918, 1919 to 1920, Toronto Goodyears from 1918 to 1920, Toronto St. Pats from 1919 to 1922, Hamilton Tigers from 1923 to 1925, New York Americans from 1926 to 1930, 1931 to 1933, Providence Reds from 1927 to 1928, Niagara Falls...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
Prospect Cemetery, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
MacDonald, J. E. H. b. May 12, 1873 d. November 26, 1932
Landscape painter who worked as part of the Group of Seven to develop a unique approach to portraying the landscape of Canada.
Prospect Cemetery, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Rayfield, Walter Leigh b. October 7, 1881 d. February 19, 1949
World War I Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Private in the 7th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force. On September 2, 1918, at the Battle of Arras, France, his battalion was held down under heavy fire from German positions. Ahead of his company he rushed a trench occupied by a large party of enemy, personally bayoneting two and taking 10 prisoners. Later he engaged an enemy sniper who was causing many casualties, took the position and so demoralized the enemy that 30 others...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Prospect Cemetery, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Plot: Section 7
Richardson, George b. August 1, 1831 d. January 28, 1923
Indian Mutiny Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Private in the 34th Regiment, British Army. At Kewane Trans-Gorga, India, April 27, 1859, Private Richardson, although severely wounded in one arm, closed with and secured an armed rebel sepoy. On August 11, 1860, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal from Queen Victoria at a Hyde Park ceremony and later achieved the rank of Sergeant. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Prospect Cemetery, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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