Headstone donated by:
The Canadian Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
World War I
Private 1081936
Canadian Forces
Charles Maynard direct cause of death
was due to his war service.
Before Headstone was placed on the Grave of Charles Maynard
Two flags marked his grave, Canadian & American
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Charles Maynard's grave marker in Central Chapel Cemetery in the Town
of Caroline, NY.
Memorial Service after
headstone was placed on his grave. (2001)
Military Honors were provided by Dryden VFW (2001)
Father Cullie Mowers gave a blessing of the grave.
The Obituary of Charles B. Maynard:
Caroline Center, March 31, 1920
The Funeral of
Charles Maynard who died
Friday, March 26, 1920, was held from the home of Howard Best of
Central
Chapel.
Rev. Charles Bogardus of Brookton officiated. The casket was draped with the Stars and Stripes and British Flag.
Mr. Maynard having served in a Canadian regiment. Eight soldiers and sailors from the American Legion Post in Ithaca attended the services and conducted the military service at the grave, the bugler was one of the eight survivors of the "Princess Pat" Regiment.
The pallbearers were Town of Caroline ex-soldiers.
Interment was at Central Chapel. Mr. Maynard leaves his father, Edward Maynard, over 80 years old; a brother Joseph Maynard of Caroline Center and a sister, Mrs. Elias B. Mericle of Peekskill.
Rev. Charles Bogardus of Brookton officiated. The casket was draped with the Stars and Stripes and British Flag.
Mr. Maynard having served in a Canadian regiment. Eight soldiers and sailors from the American Legion Post in Ithaca attended the services and conducted the military service at the grave, the bugler was one of the eight survivors of the "Princess Pat" Regiment.
The pallbearers were Town of Caroline ex-soldiers.
Interment was at Central Chapel. Mr. Maynard leaves his father, Edward Maynard, over 80 years old; a brother Joseph Maynard of Caroline Center and a sister, Mrs. Elias B. Mericle of Peekskill.
All photos by Janet M. Nash