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These war memorial gates consist of two sandstone pillars, faced with polished stone honour rolls listing First World War veterans. They were dedicated on 23 February 1924 and are located in Connolly Park in Carrington, NSW.
Attached at the bottom of the front face of the right-hand side pillar is a plaque dedicated to Brigadier Sir Frederick Galleghan (also known as 'Black Jack'), who saw service in the First and Second World Wars.
Honour Roll
Australia Remembers 1945-1995
F. Gallagher on this panel served in World War I as a Sergeant in the 34th Battalion. Frederick Galleghan is best remembered as 'Black Jack' commanding officer of the 2/30th Battalion and commander of Australian prisoners of war at Changi Prison during World War II Brigadier Sir Frederick Galleghan. DSO. OBE. ISO. ED Died 20th April 1971. Sponsored by Friends of the City of Newcastle Regiment.
Last held rank | Given Name | Family Name | Conflict/s | Fate | Service No. | Service | Campaign | Read more |
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M | Aberton | World War 1 | view | |||||
J | Adams | World War 1 | KIA | view | ||||
R | Andrews | World War 1 | view | |||||
A | Avard | World War 1 | KIA | view | ||||
W | Bailey | World War 1 | view | |||||
J | Balks | World War 1 | view | |||||
W | Barrington | World War 1 | DOW | view | ||||
F | Bartlett | World War 1 | view | |||||
J | Bell | World War 1 | KIA | view | ||||
E | Bertholli | World War 1 | view |