Corporal Frederick Isaac Kilpatrick Memorial Plaque
Description
Marble tablet erected over the entrance of Leichhardt Public School in memory of a teacher and scholar who died in the Boer War.
Inscription
In memory of Frederick Isaac Kilpatrick of the NSW Lancers. For many years a scholar and teacher of this school. He was killed at Rensburg, South Africa on 16th January, 1900 At the age of 26, and was one of the first of the NSW volunteers. To fall in defence of the empire. This tablet was erected by the teachers, scholars, residents of Leichhardt and friends of the deceased.
Veterans listed on this memorial
| Last held rank | Given Name | Family Name | Conflict/s | Fate | Service No. | Service | Campaign | Read more |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancer | Frederick Isaac | Kilpatrick | South African Campaign | KIA 16/1/1900 | NSW Lancers | Rensburg, South Africa | view |
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Address
Leichhardt Public School
Cnr Marion and Norton Streets
Leichhardt NSW 2040
AustraliaLocal Government Area
- Inner West Council
Setting
- Building – outside
Memorial type
- Board/roll/plaque/tablet
Recorded by
Finola Carey and Sally Boswell, Leichhardt Public SchoolYear of construction
1900Established Date format:
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07 April 1900 Conflict/s
- South African War (Boer War), 1899–1902
Materials
- Marble