Burnside War Memorial Home Middle Image Image Image Image Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background A large two-storey brick and stone former children's home with two white marble plaques in the entrance foyer and a large sandstone plaque above the entrance with raised inscription and Australian Imperial Force badge. Inscription Above entrance: War Memorial Home 1914-1919 Plaque 1: This home erected by Col. The Hon Sir James Burns KCMG, MLC of Gowan Brae is dedicated to the memory of the loyal and brave Australians who fought for the Empire during the Great War 1914 - 1919 Plaque 2: For King and Country this Memorial Home was opened by His Excellency Lord Forster PC GCMG Governor General Commonwealth of Australia April 21st 1922 Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address 13 Blackwood Place Carlingford NSW 2118 Local Government Area Parramatta Council, City of Memorial type Building Recorded by David Roden Year of construction 1922 Dedication date 21 April 1922 Conflict/s First World War, 1914–18