Lieutenant Andrew William Playfair, born in 1790 in Paris, France, son of William, the eminent author and inventor, was a distinguished soldier, writer, and Empire-builder.
Image credit: Hugh Playfair, “The Playfair Family”, 1999. Used with permission.
Veteran Recognition Ceremony
A War of 1812 Veteran Recognition Ceremony for Lt. Andrew Playfair of the 104th (New Brunswick) Regiment of Foot was held on July 23rd 2016 at the Playfair Monument in Elmwood Cemetery, Perth.
Photo credit: Amanda Toni-Cadieux
Playfair Monument & War of 1812 Veteran’s Plaque
The Playfair Monument with the War of 1812 Veteran’s Plaque is located at Elmwood Cemetery in Perth, Ontario. Photo credit: Amanda Toni-Cadieux