Gosford Boer War Memorial
Description
White marble column surmounted with a decorative urn. The plinth is decorated with floral relief carvings. The memorial is opposite the Gosford Cenotaph in a designated remembrance area.
Inscription
Erected in memory of 'Our Soldiers' who, in South Africa, fell in defence of their nation during the Boer War 1899 - 1902. They obeyed their country's call.
Trooper John Murray of 'Wamberal' 1st November 1900.
Corporal Frank Marcourt Legge of 'Woodport' 20th May 1901.
Trooper Sidney S. Mayo of 'Gosford' 11th March 1902.
Veterans listed on this memorial
| Rank | Given Name | Family Name | Conflict/s | Fate | Service No. | Service | Campaign | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporal | Frank Marcourt | Legge | South African Campaign | KIA | view | |||
| Trooper | Sidney S | Mayo | South African Campaign | KIA | view | |||
| Trooper | John | Murray | South African Campaign | KIA | view |
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Address
Cnr Mann Street and Vaughan Avenue,
Gosford Memorial Park,
Gosford NSW 2250
AustraliaLocal Government Area
- Central Coast Council
Setting
- Garden/park
Memorial type
- Column/pillar
Recorded by
Mr Rusty Priest AM, former RSL State President (NSW Branch) and Peter Levarre-WatersYear of construction
1902Established Date format:
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- South African War (Boer War), 1899–1902