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St John's Ashfield Cenotaph

St John's Ashfield Cenotaph
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Description / Background

 

Stone cenotaph in front of the St John's Anglican Church building. Donated by Mr Whitehurst whose son was a fighter pilot during the Second World War. Dedicated in 1946.

Inscription

 

Side 1 inscription:

To the glory of God. Erected in memory of F/Sgt Douglas Arthur Whitehurst. Aged 20 years. Fighter Pilot. R.A.A.F. Killed in India, 16th May 1944. 2nd World War 1939-45. Per Ardua ad Astra.

Side 1 plaque:

In memory of former members of the Air Training Corps who lost their lives in defence of Australia 1941 - 1945.

Side 2 inscription:

In everlasting tribute to those parishioners of St. John's Church of England Ashfield who served in the fighting forces of Australia during the 2nd World War 1939 - 1945.

Side 3 inscription:

The the glory of God. In memory of parishioners of St John's Church Ashfield who made the supreme sacrifice during the 2nd world war 1939 - 1945.

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They shall not grow old as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary them nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.

Plaque 1:

The ashes of Arthur Stephen Whitehurst, Father of F/Sgt. Douglas A. Whitehurst and donor of this cenotaph who died 26th June, 1947. Rest Beneath this Tablet.

 

Veterans listed on this memorial

Veterans listed on this memorial

Last held rank Given name Family name Conflict/s Service No. Service Campaign Read more
F C Appleton World War 2 view
C W Blair World War 2 view
W F Board World War 2 view
S O Bonus World War 2 view
A W M Chapman World War 2 view
K M Chapman World War 2 view
R M Chapman World War 2 view
B Crawford World War 2 view
W D Eccleton World War 2 view
F C Edwards World War 2 view

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Address
81 Alt Street,
St John's Anglican Church,
Ashfield NSW 2131
Local Government Area
Inner West Council
Setting
Building – outside
Memorial type
Cenotaph
Recorded by
Peter Levarre-Waters
Conflict/s
Second World War, 1939–45