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Killabakh First and Second World Wars Memorial

Killabakh First and Second World Wars Memorial
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Description / Background

Brick obelisk on concrete base with the tower separated by a layer of Wondabyne sandstone. The memorial was designed by prominent architect J. T. Chambers and was built in 1921 by members of the Killabakh community in honour of Cpl John Woollard to "keep green the memory of the local lad who gave his life for Empire, King and Country" (The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer, 20 Sep 1921). Construction started on 17 September, and the memorial was dedicated shortly after on 3 December.

The original deteriorating sandstone layer was replaced in 2005 when the memorial was rejuvenated. Rejuvenation work also included addition of marble plaques, one each on north and south faces bearing names of veterans from Killabakh from the First and Second World Wars, and refurbishment of the original marble plaque on the west face. In addition, brickwork was repointed where necessary. The memorial was re-dedicated on 16 July 2005. The memorial is located adjacent to the Killabakh Public Hall.

Inscription

Around sandstone layer:

THE BLOOD OF HEROES IS THE SEED OF NATIONS

Western facing marble panel:

To the Glory of God and in Loving Memory of John Woollard who Fell in the Great War 1914 - 1918

Panel:

World War I

[Names]

+ Killed in action

Panel:

World War II

[Names]

F Female

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 M Yarnold World War 2 view
R O Yarnold World War 2 view
C R Yarnold World War 2 view
G V Yarnold World War 2 view

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Address
1676 Comboyne Road
Killabakh Public Hall and Reserve
Killabakh NSW 2429
Local Government Area
Mid-Coast Council
Setting
Building – outside
Memorial type
Obelisk
Recorded by
Ms Alison McIntosh, Killabakh Community Association Inc.
Year of construction
1921
Dedication date
03 December 1921
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Second World War, 1939–45