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Kempsey War Memorial

Kempsey War Memorial
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Description / Background

A single grey granite obelisk with a rectangular and fluted base mounted on three stone steps. Polished darker granite plaques are attached to each of the four sides on which are recorded the names of veterans who served in the First World War and the inscription. A bronze replica of the Australian Military Forces badge is affixed above the inscription plaque. Four additional plaques have been added to the sloping sides of the base and the names of veterans who served in the Second World War and Vietnam have been inscribed. The memorial together with a flagstaff are set in a small triangular park.

Inscription

1914 - 1919

Erected by the citizens of the district in sacred memory of the Soldiers of the Macleay who laid down their lives for King and Country in the Great War.

[Names]

Veterans listed on this memorial

Veterans listed on this memorial

Last held rank Given name Family name Conflict/s Service No. Service Campaign Read more
E F Larkin World War 2 view
W G Lavers World War 1 view
B Lawrence World War 2 view
R A Lawrence World War 1 view
S Lawrence World War 1 view
R C Lewis World War 2 view
J G Lockrey World War 2 view
R Luby World War 1 view
W R B Lyne World War 2 view
T C Marriot World War 1 view

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Address
Cnr Lord Street and Pacific Highway
The Triangle
East Kempsey NSW 2440
Local Government Area
Kempsey Shire
Setting
Roadside
Memorial type
Column/pillar
Recorded by
David Roden. Updated by Ken Hills, Kempsey Macleay RSL Sub-Branch.
Year of construction
1923
Dedication date
25 April 1923
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Second World War, 1939–45
Vietnam War, 1962–75