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A grateful tribute from Ashfield to the brave sailors, soldiers and nurses who volunteered and gave their lives in the Great War 1914-1919
Australia
Unveiled by his Excellency Sir Walter Davidson K.C.M.G. Governor of New South Wales 26th Nov. 1921
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Worthy are they of a crown of immortal fame and glory
Peace
In memory of the men and women who gave their lives in the Boer war, World War I, World War II, Korea, Malayan and Vietnam on land, sea and in the air
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Greater love hath no man than this that he lay down his life for his friend
Liberty
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They crossed the ocean to fight for liberty and honour
Honour
In honour of those who served their King and Country in World War 1939-1945
Plaque 1
In everlasting memory of those Australians who served and who died during, or as a consequence of, post World War II conflicts: Malaya, Korea, Malaysia/Borneo, South Vietnam, United Nations and Peacekeeping operations.
31st July 1999. CLR M. Bonanino Mayor, Ashfield Municipal Council. B. Dixon President, Korea & S. E. Asia Assn of Aust NSW Branch.
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The Council of the Municipality of Ashfield. These rosemary bushes have been planted by Ashfield Council in memory of those who gave their lives in the Boer War, World War I, World War II, Korean, Malayan and Vietnam Wars.
Plaque 3
Erected by Ashfield Council in memory to Polish men and women who gave their lives in the cause of freedom and in appreciation of service to the community given by the Polish Ex-servicemen's Association.
2nd September 1984. Lewis Herman O.A.M, G.C.M. Mayor. K.D. Spittle Town Clerk.