Gregson Park First World War Memorial
Description
The memorial is a sandstone column with marble plaques inset into each of the four sides. On top is a marble soldier holding a flag. The soldier is facing the south east. There are three flag poles around this memorial. The memorial is located on the south east corner of Gregson Park, at the intersection of several footpaths.
Inscription
South east face - top
This monument was erected by the citizens of Hamilton in honour of our soldiers who fought in the Great War of 1914 - 1919.
Our fallen heroes. In memoriam.
[Names]
South east face - bottom
Ald E. Wilson, J.P. President H. Atkinson, Jas. A. Beckett, J.P. Joint Hon. Secretaries W.L. Porter Hon. Architect Maisey & Tonks. Sculptors
North east face - top
Our returned heroes
[Names]
North west face - top
Our returned heroes
[Names]
South west face - top
Our returned heroes
[Names]
South west face - bottom
The flood lighting of the monument was officially switched on by The Mayoress Mrs J.E. Wiggings 11/11/1937
North east flag pole - plaque
In memory of F/Lt Neville Daniels Pathfinder S'qn KIA 1944
North west flag pole - plaque
Pte Reginald T. Smith NX42201 2/21st Battalion Died P.O.W. Ambon 23.2.45
Veterans listed on this memorial
| Rank | Given Name | Family Name | Conflict/s | Fate | Service No. | Service | Campaign | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tpr | J A | Sheridan | World War 1 | view | ||||
| Pte | R B | Sheridan | World War 1 | view | ||||
| Lieut | H B | Sheridan | World War 1 | view | ||||
| Cpl | T C | Sherridan | World War 1 | view | ||||
| Cpl | A | Shields | World War 1 | view | ||||
| Pte | C A | Shillings | World War 1 | view | ||||
| Sgt Major | J W | Shirley | World War 1 | KIA | view | |||
| Sgt | C | Silverton | World War 1 | view | ||||
| Pte | R | Simpson | World War 1 | view | ||||
| Cpl | S C | Smallman | World War 1 | view |
Address
Gregson Park
Cnr Tudor and Steel Streets
Hamilton NSW 2303
Local Government Area
- Newcastle, City of
Setting
- Garden/park
Memorial type
- Column/pillar
Recorded by
Mr Robert McLardyEstablished Date format:
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if (!empty($e_original_date)) {
$changed_date = strtotime($e_original_date);
$new_date = date("d F Y", $changed_date);
print 'Established date
';
print $new_date;
}
else{
print '';
}Dedication date:
05/20/1922Dedication date
20 May 1922 Conflict/s
- First World War, 1914–18
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