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Killingworth War Memorial

Killingworth War Memorial
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Description / Background

A cylindrical pillar of marble with lead inlay. Some of the letters have been damaged and are missing. The pillar sits on a grey sandstone stepped base. The sandstone is badly weathered in places. On top of the pillar is an orb representing the world with the outline of Australia showing. On the sandstone base is the weathered sculpture of two crossed rifles. Between the words 'Killingworth Soldiers' Honour Roll' are engravings of the Australian Citizens Military Force (ACMF) badge. The memorial is located in a small park.

Inscription

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Killingworth Soldiers' Honour Roll

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In Memoriam

[Names]

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Erected by the citizens of Killingworth in honour of the men from the district who fought for God, King and Country in the Great War 1914 - 1919.

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Address
Cnr The Broadway and Brooks Street
Killingworth NSW 2278
Local Government Area
Lake Macquarie, City of
Setting
Roadside
Memorial type
Column/pillar
Recorded by
Mr Robert McLardy
Year of construction
1922
Dedication date
01 July 1922
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18