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Beecroft War Memorial Cenotaph

Beecroft War Memorial Cenotaph
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Description / Background

The Beecroft War Memorial is a cenotaph, made of Hawkesbury sandstone. It is inscribed with the names of men from the Beecroft-Cheltenham district who were killed in the First and Second World Wars. Two plinths with plaques attached are positioned in a nearby garden bed. 

The memorial was unveiled by Major-General Senator C.F. Cox on Remembrance Day, 11 November 1928. The inscription for the Second World War and additional plaques were added at a later date. 

The memorial is located in the gardens of Beecroft Train Station, next to the rail bridge.

Inscription

Side 1

1914–1918

Beecroft Cheltenham District

In grateful memory of our men who gave their lives

[Names]

And in humble tribute to those who served

Side 2

1939–1945

[Names]

Plaque on plinth 1

World Wars I & II Memorial

This memorial was rededicated following conservation initiated by the Beecroft-Cheltenham Civic Trust with support and funding from Hornsby Shire Council, the Rotary Club of Beecroft, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Epping RSL & Community Club Ltd and the families of those who served.

18 April 2001

Plaque on plinth 2

”To all who served or suffered”

11 November 1993

The 75th Anniversary of Armistice

From: Arden Anglican School - Beecroft Primary School - John Purchase Primary School - Epping Heights Primary School - Pennant Hills Primary School - St Gerrard Majella School

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
Private Douglas Joseph Finlay World War 1 2659 AIF view
G Flynn World War 2 view
A C Heath World War 2 view
J Howard World War 2 view
Private C Kerr World War 1 2593 view
K E Kerridge World War 2 view
Private N Lea World War 1 3419 view
H K McAllister World War 2 view
Sergeant Arthur Noel Meadmore World War 1 901 AIF view
J Minett World War 2 view

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Address
Cnr Copeland Road and Wongala Crescent
Beecroft NSW 2119
Local Government Area
Hornsby Shire
Setting
Garden/park
Location status
Original location
Memorial type
Cenotaph
Recorded by
Adrian Mitchell; Epping RSL sub-Branch; Hornsby Shire Council; Peter Booth; Peter Levarre-Waters.
Year of construction
1928
Dedication date
11 November 1928
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Second World War, 1939–45
Materials
Sandstone