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Christ Church Great War Memorial Cross, Blayney

Christ Church Great War Memorial Cross, Blayney
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Description / Background

The memorial cross is made of freestone, and stands approximately 6 metres high. It is decorated with a relief carving of a sword. The cross is positioned on a octagonal pedestal, with three of the panels inscribed with the names of soldiers associated with the church who served in the First World War. The front panel lists the names of those who paid the supreme sacrifice.

Inscription

Around top of pedestal

A TRIBUTE TO THOSE WHO SERVED IN THE GREAT WAR.

Front panel

THEIR NAMES LIVETH

FOR

EVERMORE

[Names]

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
Spr A L Leplaw World War 1 view
Pte G L Marsh World War 1 view
Gnr K D Matthews World War 1 view
Capt H D Matthews World War 1 view
Sgt R McGurley World War 1 view
Pte A Morgan World War 1 view
Sgt C Parsons World War 1 view
Sgt J Roberts World War 1 view
Q.M.S. B Shakespeare World War 1 view
Pte A Shakespeare World War 1 view

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Address
Christ Church Anglican Church
Cnr Adelaide and Church Streets
Blayney NSW 2799
Local Government Area
Blayney Shire
Setting
Garden/park
Memorial type
Cross
Recorded by
Peter Levarre-Waters
Year of construction
1921
Dedication date
02 March 1921
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18