HMAS Parramatta Second World War Memorial Middle Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background This memorial consists of a large rock surrounded by a chain and inside a four-sided steel framed fence. It commemorates the four Royal Australian Navy ships which have carried the name 'Parramatta' and those who served on these ships. There are several plaques on the central stone, detailing the ships and the various ceremonies that have taken place involving this memorial. The memorial is located in the Queens Wharf Reserve opposite Parramatta Workers Club. It was originally located in the grounds of the Parramatta Bowling Club, and was re-dedicated on the present site on 23 November 1986. The Royal Australian Navy's website contains detailed information about the history and service of these ships, including the sinking of HMAS Parramatta II. Inscription Original dedication THIS MEMORIAL, UNVEILED ON THIS DAY, JUNE 9TH, 1973, BY VICE ADMIRAL SIR JOHN COLLINS K. B. E., C. B., RAN. HAS BEEN CREATED IN MEMORY OF THOSE OFFICERS AND MEN, WHO SERVED IN HER MAJESTY'S AUSTRALIAN SHIPS PARRAMATTA AND TO MARK THE OCCASION OF THE DEDICATION OF THREE GREENS TO THOSE SHIPS WHO HAVE PROUDLY CARRIED THIS CITY'S NAME. JOHN SOTHERON, PRESIDENT PARRAMATTA SUB SECTION NAVAL ASSOCIATION KEN O'HARE, PRESIDENT PARRAMATTA BOWLING CLUB LTD. Re-dedication THIS MEMORIAL WAS ORIGINALLY DEDICATED IN THE GROUNDS OF THE PARRAMATTA BOWLING CLUB ON JUNE 9, 1973 RE-DEDICATED ON THIS SITE ON NOVEMBER 23, 1986. UNVEILED BY COMMODORE D. H. THOMPSON R. A. N. J. SOTHERON PRESIDENT PARRAMATTA SUB-SECTION NAVAL ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA. A. A. HYAM MAYOR. R. G. MUDDLETOWN CLERK. Plaque In honour of all the men of HMAS Parramatta II who served Australia in time of conflict during World War II. Lest we forget. John Haines OAM Lord Mayor City of Parramatta. Les G. Taylor President Parramatta Memorial Sub Section N.A.A. The Hon Paul Elliott Federal Memever for Parramatta. 7 May 1995. Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Queen's Wharf Reserve 198 George Street Parramatta NSW 2150 Local Government Area Parramatta Council, City of Setting Garden/park Location status Moved/altered Memorial type Stone/bushrock Recorded by Ms. Lindy Dodd, Parramatta City Council and Peter Levarre-Waters. Year of construction 1973 Dedication date 23 November 1986 Conflict/s Second World War, 1939–45