On Nov. 1, it will be 100 years since the death of my grandfather at the Battle of the Somme in France. As his grandson, I and many members of his family, felt a burning need as proud Canadians to honour his memory and that of his wife and children.
Alfredo (Alfred) Menchini was born in Bagni di Lucca, Tuscany, Italy in 1879 and immigrated to London, England, where he met and married Rosina (Rose) Ingolotti. They immigrated to Ottawa in 1906.
Alfred’s trade was a stonemason and sculptor, but he worked in the bush around Ottawa and in construction. He was …read more
Source: Ottawa Citizen
