Alexander Eagleton Memorial Gates Middle Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background The Alexander Eagleton Memorial Gates consist of two wrought iron gates, supported by two white pillars. The words 'A.D. 1902' are displayed at the top of each pillar. A marble plaque in the shape of a shield bearing an inscription is attached to the front of each pillar. The memorial has been relocated to the Clarence Town Memorial Park, where Anzac Day services take place. Inscription Left plaque - east pillar The Alexander Gates. Erected by the public of Clarence Town and District to the memory of Private Alexander William Eagleton, killed in battle at Onverwaght, South Africa 4th Jan 1902 aged 22 years. Right plaque - west pillar Afric's sun shines on his grave, Afric's dews rest on the sod, his life for freedom's cause be gave his soul now rests in peace with God. Related memorials Clarence Town War Memorial Related links South Coast.Dungog. (10 Dec 1902). Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Clarence Town Memorial Park Cnr Grey and Queen Streets Clarence Town NSW 2321 Local Government Area Dungog Shire Setting Garden/park Location status Moved/altered Memorial type Gate/lychgate Recorded by Dungog Shire Council. Robert McLardy. Year of construction 1902 Conflict/s South African War (Boer War), 1899–1902 Materials Concrete Metal