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Laurieton Anzac War Memorial

Laurieton Anzac War Memorial
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Description / Background

This war memorial is a stone pillar, with four marble columns, surmounted by a marble statue representing 'Peace'. A dedication to those who served in the First World War is inscribed on one side of the pillar, accompanied by an honour roll. Originally dedicated on 8 November 1924, names of those who served in the Second World War have been added at a later date. 

The Laurieton Memorial Wall stands behind the pillar. Nearby to both is a 25-pounder field gun that was established in 2008 and dedicated to the first Commanding Officer of the 2/12 Field Regiment, Royal Australian Army.

Inscription

Pillar - First World War Honour roll

Lest we forget

These laid down their lives

[Names]

Greater love hath no man than this that a man lay down his life for his friends.

Pillar - Second World War Honour roll

Lest we forget 1939–45

[Names]

Pillar - Base

Erected by the residents of Laurieton and district in commemoration of the valour of the men who served in the Great War 1914–1919

Field Gun

This 25 pdr. QF Gun mark 1/L, barrell No. L10771, was manufactured in Melbourne at Rutwolt Foundries in 1942 and is of the type used by 2/12 Field Regiment RAA in New Guinea, Labuan Island and Borneo from August 1943 to March 1946. This Regiment also saw action at Tobruk and El Alamein 1941-43. Max range 12,250 m. weight in action 1814 kg. Gun crew of 6. The shield signs signify the Ninth Division Artillery and a Gun from Don Troop designated 'Shirley' in honour of Brigadier Shirley T. W. Goodwin, KIA 25 Nov 1943, first Commanding Officer of 2/12 Field Regiment. RSL Laurieton Sub Branch members who served with this Unit are: NX 116665 HL Maidment, VX 51369 VH McGlone, VX 20854 JC Kittson, VX 24171 RWN Kittson.

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Address
Laurie Memorial Park
Castle Street (Cnr Bold Street and Kew Road)
Laurieton NSW 2443
Local Government Area
Port Macquarie-Hastings Council
Setting
Garden/park
Location status
Original location
Memorial type
Column/pillar
Wall
Recorded by
E. Seltin. David Roden.
Year of construction
1924
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Second World War, 1939–45
Materials
Marble
Other stone