Bowral and District War Memorial Middle Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background The Bowral and District War Memorial is a polished trachyte and marble column, supported by a two-tier pedestal base. The upper tier is inscribed with the names of those who served in the First World War. The lower tier lists veterans of the Second World War. The bottom portion of the base bears several plaques dedicated to various conflicts in which Australia has been involved, including three more honour rolls. The foundation stone of the memorial was laid on 4 August 1919. It was officially unveiled the following year on 31 January. In 2003, the memorial was re-dedicated on Remembrance Day, 11 November. The memorial is located in a small park near Bowral Train Station. At one corner of the park is a decorative arch, bearing the words 'Lest we forget'. The two pillars supporting the arch feature plaques, with a dedication to the fallen and The Ode. Notes on veterans' names: No records can be found for deceased veterans from this area with the following names: D Harbison, N McDonald. The status codes for these veterans have been left as killed in action as that is what is indicated by the memorial. All other status codes for deceased veterans have been taken from information in the Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour and Commemorative Roll, the World War Two Nominal Roll, and the National Archives of Australia. On the memorial, H O Norton Knight is given as J Norton Knight. There are no records for a J Norton Knight having served. Australian War Memorial records show W Napier was awarded a Distinguished Flying Medal (D.F.M.) and R B Smith a Distinguished Flying Cross (D.F.C.). Inscription Foundation stone This stone was set by Sir George Fuller K.C.M.G.M.L.A. Chief Secretary on August 4th 1919 Dedication This memorial was erected by the people of Bowral and Glenquarry in honour of those who served the Empire during the Great War 1914–1918. Honour roll - top level, front These men died leaving an example of noble courage and devotion to duty [Names] Honour roll - top level, other sides [Names] Honour roll - bottom level, front Honour roll WWII 1939–1945 [Names] * Denotes those who paid the supreme sacrifice Honour roll - bottom level, other sides [Names] * Denotes those who paid the supreme sacrifice Korean War honour roll plaque In eternal gratitude of the citizens of Bowral to those who served in the Korean War 1950 to 1954 [Names] This plaque was unveiled by John Cummins OAM President Bowral RSL Sub Brance Anzac Day 2008 Vietnam War honour roll plaque A grateful nation and community thank those from Bowral who served our nation during the Vietnam War 1962–1973 [Names] Unveiled by Bowral RSL Sub Branch members and Vietnam veterans Anzac Day 2011 [Names of those involved in the unveiling] Honour roll plaque A grateful nation and community thank those from Bowral who served our nation during the Malayan Peninsula/Borneo/Indonesian conflicts 1948–1966 [Names] K A Stammers and G F Piggott Vice Presidents Bowral RSL Sub Branch Anzac Day 2011 Plaque Boer War South Africa 1899-1902 Bowral RSL Sub Branch dedicates this plaque to honour the known ninety nine men and one woman from the Southern Highlands who served in this conflict Lest we forget Plaque To the eternal hope that peace will prevail for evermore. Re-dedication plaque Officially re-dedicated by: Air Chief Marshall Sir Neville McNamara KBE; AO; AFC; AE. Royal Australian Air Force (Retd) 11th November 2003 To the memory of the citizens of Bowral who sacrificed their lives in World War II 1939–1945 and eternal gratitude to those who also served. Arch Lest we forget Arch - left plaque They shall grow not old as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary them nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them. "Lest we forget" Arch - right plaque The glorious fallen In our hearts forever Related links Soldiers' memorial at Bowral (8 Aug 1919) Bowral memorial (31 Jan 1920) Veterans listed on this memorial Veterans listed on this memorial Sort by Family nameGiven nameWar Order AscDesc Items per page 1050100- All - Apply Last held rank Given name Family name Conflict/s Service No. Service Campaign Read more B ABBOTT World War 2 view E ABBOTT World War 2 view J N ADAMS World War 2 view R A ADAMS World War 2 view B ADDISON World War 2 view R ADDISON World War 2 view W ADDISON World War 2 view A I ALLAN World War 2 view W ALLISON World War 2 view E ALLISON World War 2 view Pagination 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … Next › Next page Last » Last page Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Cnr Bong Bong and Merrigang Streets Bowral NSW 2576 Local Government Area Wingecarribee Shire Setting Roadside Location status Original location Memorial type Column/pillar Recorded by Jane Williamson Year of construction 1919–1920 Dedication date 31 January 1920 Conflict/s South African War (Boer War), 1899–1902 First World War, 1914–18 Second World War, 1939–45 Korean War, 1950–53 Malayan Emergency, 1950–60 Indonesian Confrontation, 1963–66 Vietnam War, 1962–75 Materials Bronze Marble Other stone