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East Maitland War Memorial

East Maitland War Memorial
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East Maitland War Memorial, back or north-east side
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East Maitland War Memorial, in surrounds
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East Maitland War Memorial, illuminated at night
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East Maitland War Memorial, illuminated at night
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East Maitland War Memorial, close-up of front of memorial
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East Maitland War Memorial, close-up of honour roll names
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East Maitland War Memorial, close-up of honour roll names
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East Maitland War Memorial, close-up of 50th anniversary plaque
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East Maitland War Memorial, close-up of back of memorial
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Description / Background

The East Maitland War Memorial is a rectangular stone pillar, standing more than three metres tall. It is positioned on three stone steps, with two sets of stairs leading up to the memorial on its south-west and north-east sides. 

The south-west side is considered the front of the memorial. It bears the original dedication to those who served in the First World War and is decorated with a bronze wreath. The names of the servicemen are inscribed on the front and two other sides of the monument. The back, or north-east side, is inscribed with the names of the Mayors from 1914 to 1919.

Inscriptions honouring the Second World War and later conflicts are also included on the memorial, and a plaque commemorating the 50th anniversary of the end of the Second World War is attached to the bottom of the front side.

The memorial is flanked by two flagpoles. The left pole flies the Australian flag and the right pole flies the New Zealand flag. It is also surrounded by two fences. The inner fence consists of short stone pillars, joined by chain. The outer fence consists of taller stone pillars, joined by stainless steel rails. 

The memorial's fences have undergone conservation work, proudly supported by grants from the NSW Government's Community War Memorials Fund.

Inscription

Front (south-west side) - top

1914 1919

Front (south-west side) - middle

This stone of commemoration

was erected in honour

of the men of East Maitland

who served their King and Empire

in the Great War.

"Their names live for evermore." 

"These were our sons who died for our Lands."

[Names]

Front (south-west side) - bottom - plaque

East Maitland

Sub-Branch RSL.

Commemorating the

50th anniversary of the end of the

Second World

War with the surrender of the

Japanese Armed Forces in the Pacific 15th August 1945.

This plaque honours the men and women of the

Commonwealth of Australia who served their

country during this conflict

3rd September 1939 to 15th August 1945

and pays homage to all Australians who gave their lives

in the defence of their country and of the free world.

We will remember them - Lest we forget.

E G Bushell J.P. President

J N Whiting Hon. Sec.

W K Reynolds Hon. Treas.

Front (south-west side), base

This stone was laid by

Mrs Gordon Clift.

24th February 1923.

South-east side - top

Roll of Honour

[Names]

South-east side - base

Malaya 1948–60 1964–65 * Korea 1945–54

North-east side - top

The tribute

of

a grateful people

W.M. Porter, A.S. Foster, J.H.F. Waller, Mayors 1914–1919.

Thos. Browne Ltd Sculptors. W.H. Pender F.I.A. Hon. Architect. 

North-east side - base

Unveiled by

Lieut. General George L. Lee C.M.G., D.S.O.

Anzac Day 25th April 1923. 

North-west side - top

Roll of Honour

[Names]

North-east side - base

World War II 1938–45 * Vietnam 1962–73

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
C Peacock World War 1 view
R H Pearce World War 1 view
E C Peddell World War 1 view
S E Peirce World War 1 view
F T Peirce World War 1 view
H L Peirce World War 1 view
F W T Pendleton World War 1 view
G W Perkins World War 1 view
R J Perry World War 1 view
R W Perry World War 1 view

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Address
Cnr William Street and New England Highway
East Maitland NSW 2323
Local Government Area
Maitland, City of
Setting
Roadside
Location status
Original location
Memorial type
Column/pillar
Recorded by
Neil Cromarty. Bradley Keating. Robert McLardy. Peter Levarre-Waters.
Year of construction
1923
Dedication date
25 April 1923
Conflict/s
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