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Howlong War Memorial

Howlong War Memorial
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Description / Background

A pillar with inscriptions and plaques, surrounded by fencing on three sides. The memorial was first dedicated on 25 April 1922 and rededicated on 21 October 2007. 

Inscription

Front

Lest We Forget

Erected by

the residents of

Howlong

and district

in honour of those

who served and

in loving memory

of those who fell

in the

Great War

1914-1918.

Side - plaque 1

Dedicated to those who served

and those who died in the

following conflicts:

New Zealand - Maori Wars 1860 - 1863

Sudan 1885 Boer War 1899 - 1902

China-Boxer Rebellion 1900 - 1901

First World War 1914 - 1918

Second World War 1939 - 1945

Side - plaque 2

Dedicated to those who served

and those who died in the

following conflicts:

Korean War 1950 - 1953

Malaya 1948 - 1960

Sabah/Sarawak 1962 - 1966

Malayan Peninsula 1964 - 1965

Vietnam 1962 - 1973

Side - plaque 3

Also in honour

and loving memory

of those who fell

in 2nd World War

1939-1945

[Names]

Rededication plaque

The Howlong Community Commemorates

The re-dedication of the Memorial to all Personnel

who serve and have served in the Armed Forces of Australia

Lest We Forget

Unveiled by the Hon. Sussan Ley MP

Member for Farrer

on 21st October 2007

Proudly provided by Howlong Country Golf Club 

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Address
Lowe Reserve
Cnr Larmer and Hawkins Streets
Howlong NSW 2643
Local Government Area
Federation Council
Setting
Garden/park
Memorial type
Column/pillar
Recorded by
Ms. Tracey Southam, Howlong Public School and Peter Levarre-Waters
Year of construction
1922
Dedication date
21 October 2007
Conflict/s
Sudan, March–June 1885
South African War (Boer War), 1899–1902
China (Boxer Rebellion), 1900–01
First World War, 1914–18
Second World War, 1939–45
Korean War, 1950–53
Malayan Emergency, 1950–60
Indonesian Confrontation, 1963–66
Vietnam War, 1962–75