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Location: 38 Rainham Road, Nanticoke
Emplacement : 38, chemin Rainham, Nanticoke
Coordinates · Coordonnées: 42.809270, -80.079387
Source: Parks Canada – Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada commemorative plaques (Directory of Federal Heritage Designations)
Licence · Permission: Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
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Nanticoke
On 13th November, 1813, Norfolk volunteer militia, led by Lieutenant Colonel Henry Bostwick, routed a band of American marauders who had terrorized the country. This exploit inspirited the military forces, restored the confidence of the people, and was an important factor in the immediate recovery of lost ground.
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Nanticoke
Le 13 novembre 1813, la milice de volontaires du NOrfolk sous les ordres du lieutenant-colonel Henry Bostwick, dispersa une bande de maradeurs américains que terrorisait la région. Cet exploit encourgea les forces militaires, rétablit la confiance du peuple et contritua à la reprise immédiate du terrain perdu.