1st Australian Armoured Regiment (RNSW Lancers) Memorial
Description
Red brick structure with plaque and flag staff, close to barracks, dedicated to the Royal New South Wales (RNSW) Lancers.
Inscription
Plaque:
In memory of members of the Australian Armoured Regiment AIF (Royal New South Wales Lancers) who died on active service 1939-1945
[Names]
This memorial was erected by the Royal New South Wales Lancers Association and consecrated on April 9, 1985
Plaque:
In memory of the New South Wales Lancers who paid the supreme sacrifice in the South African War 1899 to 1900.
[Names]
Erected by the Royal New South Wales Lancers Association 2005
Plaque:
This plaque is to perpetuate the name of the 21 Aust. Fd. Regt. Formerly 21 Aust. Fd. Brigade. Originally a support unit of the First Cavalry Division the Regiment was formed on 1 May 1921 and disbanded in 1943. The Regiment moulded a host of artillerymen for their splendid roles in World War II. Unveiled by Colonel J. N. L. Argent, O.B.E, E.D. On 5 May 1990.
Veterans listed on this memorial
| Rank | Given Name | Family Name | Conflict/s | Fate | Service No. | Service | Campaign | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W M | Ellis | South African Campaign | KIA | view |
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Address
2 Smith Street,
Lancer Barracks,
Parramatta NSW 2150
Local Government Area
- Parramatta Council, City of
Setting
- Garden/park
Memorial type
- Wall
Recorded by
Parramatta Public SchoolEstablished date
1985Established Date format:
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}Dedication date:
1985-04-09Dedication date
09 April 1985 Conflict/s
- South African War (Boer War), 1899–1902
- Second World War, 1939–45
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