Glen Innes High School Second World War Memorial Fence and Gate Middle Image Image Image Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background The memorial is a 220 foot (67 metres) brick and iron fence, featuring a central brick-arch gateway. On the left and right sides of the arch are two bronze plaques in the shape of wreaths, bearing the inscriptions. The words 'Lest we forget' are also attached to the brickwork at the top of the arch. The memorial was constructed by funds raised by the Glen Innes High School Parents and Citizens Association and community members. At the opening ceremony it was stated the memorial was the second memorial in NSW for the Second World War. It was dedicated by Reverend Hannaford and opened by Colonel M.F. Bruxner. Inscription Arch - top [School Badge with motto 'Diligentia ad sidera'] Lest We Forget Arch - pillar wreath 1 In memory of the Ex-students who made the supreme sacrifice in World War 21939-1945 Their name liveth for evermore Arch - pillar wreath 2 In honor of the Ex-students who served in World War 2 1939-1945 They served their King and Country Related links Unveiling of High School Memorial Fence (28 Nov 1946) Dedication Of Memorial Fence (3 Dec 1946) Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address 25 Edward Street Glen Innes NSW 2350 Local Government Area Glen Innes Severn Council Setting Building – outside Memorial type Gate/lychgate Recorded by Graham Wilson, Heritage Advisor to Glen Innes Severn Council Year of construction 1946 Dedication date 30 November 1946 Conflict/s Second World War, 1939–45