2020 marks 75 years since the end of the Second World War. To commemorate this important year, the NSW Government interviewed WWII veterans about their experiences. Read our 75th Anniversary Stories.
Two sandstone-block gate posts, joined by white iron gates. They were originally dedicated on 12 February 1950, and following restoration were rededicated on 12 February 2000. The posts have the original dedication plaques attached. A plaque detailing the rededication is located on a nearby bushrock.
Exeter War Memorial
To Those Who Served
1914-1918. 1939-1945
The Exeter War Memorial Gates
were officially opened by
General Sir John Northcott,
KCMG,KCVO,CB,KSt J,
Governor of NSW
on
12 February 1950
After sustaining damage, the gates were removed and for some years
remained in storage. In 1999 a restoration project was undertaken and on
12 February 2000,
the gates were officially reopened by
The Honourable Gordon Samuel AC,
Governor of NSW
and dedicated by
The Right Reverend Reginald J. Piper
Bishop Of Wollongong
Rank | Given Name | Family Name | Conflict/s | Fate | Service No. | Service | Unit | Campaign | Link |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pte | Dennis Claude | Flemming | World War 2 | KIA | AIF | 2/17 Bn | view | ||
Pte | Laurie Joseph D'arcy | Fowler | World War 1 | KIA | AIF | 13th Bn | view | ||
Pte | William Martin | Moore | World War 1 | KIA | AIF | 55th Bn | view | ||
Sgt | Arthur Richard | Pavey | World War 1 | KIA | AIF | 53rd Bn | view | ||
Pte | Walter John Thomas | Rowe | World War 1 | KIA | AIF | 52nd | view | ||
Pte | Frank Gerald | Sarginson | World War 2 | KIA | AIF | 2/30 Bn | view | ||
L Cpl | David | Wilson | World War 1 | KIA | AIF | 55th Bn | view |
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