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John William Parsons Memorial Drinking Fountain

John William Parsons Memorial Drinking Fountain
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A square sandstone drinking fountain with a plaque affixed to the top. The fountain is facing south west toward the nearby Gregson Park War Memorial.

Inscription

Dedicated to the memory of John William Parsons who made the supreme sacrifice on the 12th July 1945 while Prisoner of War in 'RANAU' Borneo 2/3rd Motor Ambulance Corps 2nd AIF also member 8th Field Co. Engineers AIF 1914-1918. Age 49 years. Erected by his wife and daughters.

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Address
Cnr Tudor and Steel Streets,
Gregson Park,
Hamilton NSW 2303
Local Government Area
Newcastle, City of
Setting
Garden/park
Memorial type
Fountain/Drinking fountain
Recorded by
Mr Robert McLardy
Dedication date
10 November 1946
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Second World War, 1939–45