Gloucester Cemetery War Memorial Middle Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background A small stone obelisk with two inscriptions on the base and several plaques. On three of the sides are the badges of the three branches of services and on the fourth is the coat of arms of Australia. There obelisk does not contain names. First unveiled on 1 December 1972, the Gloucester RSL Sub Branch has since had the obelisk refurbished and added a red-brick wall behind it with multiple plaques attached. The wall is decorated with a dark-brick cross in the centre, service badge plaques on the left and a dedication plaque and contributors acknowledgement plaque on the right. A flagpole and bench seat have also been placed on site. The refurbished memorial was unveiled by Michael Johnsen MP, and was rededicated on 28 September 2019 by Deacon John Pelletier, Pastor Wayne Gibson and Reverend Rob Llewellyn. Inscription Obelisk - inscription 1 In memory of all who served their country in time of war & now lie at rest 'Their name liveth for evermore' Obelisk - inscription 2 This memorial was unveiled by C. J. Hines Esq., State President, Returned Services League of Australia (N.S.W. Branch) 1st December 1972 Lest We Forget. Wall plaque Tribute words for cemetery memorial This memorial is a tribute to our Gloucester servicemen and women who now lie in this place with their fellow Gloucester citizens. They served their beloved country and now their duty is done. We pass to you the baton Love your country fight to protect its freedoms amd liberty and may in the coming years your heart remain strong and your hands never grow weak The price of liberty is eternal vigilance Courage Sacrifice Mateship Endurance Integrity Honour Determination Compassion Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Gloucester Cemetery Cemetery Road Gloucester NSW 2422 Local Government Area Mid-Coast Council Setting Garden/park Location status Moved/altered Memorial type Obelisk Wall Recorded by Xan Philp (Gloucester Shire Council); Maxwell Poole Year of construction 1972 Dedication date 01 December 1972 Conflict/s All conflicts Materials Brick Bronze Concrete Other stone