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Bega Soldiers Memorial Gates

Bega Soldiers Memorial Gates
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Bega Soldiers Memorial Gates, front view
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Bega Soldiers Memorial Gates, front view
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Bega Soldiers Memorial Gates, back view
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Bega Soldiers Memorial Gates, close-up of inscription
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Bega Soldiers Memorial Gates, honour roll
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Bega Soldiers Memorial Gates, honour roll
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Bega Soldiers Memorial Gates, honour roll
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Bega Soldiers Memorial Gates, honour roll
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Bega Soldiers Memorial Gates, honour roll
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Bega Soldiers Memorial Gates, honour roll
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Bega Soldiers Memorial Gates, honour roll
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Bega Soldiers Memorial Gates, honour roll
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Bega Soldiers Memorial Gates, honour roll
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Bega Soldiers Memorial Gates, close-up of inscription
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Bega Soldiers Memorial Gates, honour roll
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Bega Soldiers Memorial Gates, honour roll
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Bega Soldiers Memorial Gates, honour roll
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Bega Soldiers Memorial Gates, honour roll
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Bega Soldiers Memorial Gates, honour roll
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Bega Soldiers Memorial Gates, honour roll
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Bega Soldiers Memorial Gates, honour roll
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Bega Soldiers Memorial Gates, honour roll
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Bega Soldiers Memorial Gates, honour roll
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Bega Soldiers Memorial Gates, honour roll
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Bega Soldiers Memorial Gates, honour roll
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Bega Soldiers Memorial Gates, field gun
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Description / Background

This war memorial is a large archway, forming a set of gates to the entrance of a local sportsground in Bega, NSW. It is a replica of the three-bay designed triumphal arch at the Coliseum in Rome, known as the Arch of Constantine. 

The memorial was originally erected to commemorate those who had served in the First World War with dedications and an honour roll attached to the pillars of the arch. An honour roll and multiple plaques for the Second World War and later conflicts have been added to the memorial over time. 

The foundation stone was laid on 8 March 1922 by Mr H M Blomfield, ex-Mayor of Bega, during the final festivities of Back to Bega Week. Just over two years later on 24 May 1924, the unveiling ceremony was performed by mothers of fallen soldiers. The memorial is Heritage and National Trust listed.

Inscription

Gates - top

Bega

Soldiers Memorial

Foundation stone

Bega War Memorial
This stone was laid by
H. M. Blomfield Esq [Mayor 1915–1920]
7th March 1922

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
H Williams World War 1 view
O Williams World War 1 view
W W Williams World War 1 view
W Williams World War 1 view
Corporal V R Williams World War 2 NX43784 Australian Army view
C G Williams World War 2 view
D O Williams World War 2 view
L G Williams World War 2 view
H C Wills World War 2 view
D G Wilson S W Pacfic view

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Address
Cnr Carp and Pedan Streets
Bega NSW 2550
Local Government Area
Bega Valley Shire
Setting
Roadside
Memorial type
Gate/lychgate
Recorded by
Peter F Williams. Peter Levarre-Waters. Stephen Hanscombe. Pat Raymond.
Year of construction
1922–1924
Dedication date
24 May 1924
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Second World War, 1939–45
Occupation of Japan, 1946–51
Korean War, 1950–53
Malayan Emergency, 1950–60
Vietnam War, 1962–75
Materials
Concrete