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A flashback from a few years ago.![]()
Liz Jones came to MAGRC to research some early PEC ancestors. She never guessed that she instead would discover information about her Great-Uncle John Chipman "Chip" Kerr; who was awarded the Victoria Cross for extraordinary heroism in World War One. He also served in the RCAF in World War 2. (John married her Grandmother's sister)![]()
Kerr Mountain in Jasper National Park was named in his honour.![]()
Here Liz holds a bio outlining Pvt. Kerr's military service from our Victoria Cross Library, which is the only one of its kind in Canada.
Nominations are open.We’re calling for nominations for the 2024 Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Awards and Young Heritage Leaders programs. ![]()
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Do you know someone who shows exceptional leadership, commitment and innovative creativity in protecting heritage in their community? Nominate them for an award! ![]()
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Our recognition programs celebrate and honour the exceptional work being done across Ontario. Whether that means redeveloping a heritage site in a way that gives it new life while preserving its history, protecting a natural landscape for future generations or contributing to the rich cultural heritage of your community – the Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Awards are for you. ![]()
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Nominate a worthy project, group or individual today for the 2024 Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Awards: www.heritagetrust.on.ca/pages/programs/lgoha/nomination-forms
Look for us at the Ameliasburgh Fall Fair Saturday September 21 & stop by @ Marilyn Adams Genealogical Research Centre during the fair.
