Grahamstown and Shepardstown First World War Memorial
Description
A granite pillar, featuring four white marble columns, surmounted by a white marble statue of an Australian soldier. Names of First World War soldiers are engraved into dark grey granite tablets attached to the memorial, and highlighted in black. The memorial is located next to the Adelong Services and Citizens Club.
Inscription
Plaque 1
Old scholars and others from this district who went to the war
Plaque 2
Original memorial unveiled by W.D.P. O'Brien Esq. 27.8.1921 Restoration unveiled ANZAC Day 25.4.2008
Veterans listed on this memorial
| Last held rank | Given Name | Family Name | Conflict/s | Fate | Service No. | Service | Campaign | Read more |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | Woods | World War 1 | view |
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Address
Cnr Snowy Mountains Highway (Camp Street) and Tumut Street
Adelong NSW 2729
AustraliaLocal Government Area
- Snowy Valleys Council
Setting
- Roadside
Memorial type
- Column/pillar
Recorded by
Peter Levarre-WatersYear of construction
1921Established Date format:
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27 August 1921 Conflict/s
- First World War, 1914–18