Lithgow's Fallen Heroes War Memorial
Description
Rough, black granite pillar with inscriptions and an honour roll for the First World War on polished black marble tablets, highlighted in gold paint. An additional plaque has been added to acknowledge and commemorate those who have fallen in other wars. On top of the memorial are two statues of soldiers, made of white marble, one fallen holding his forehead and the other is standing over him giving protection.
Next to the memorial, but within the fenced enclosure, is a Second World War Field Gun painted 'Desert Tan', dedicated in honor of those who served in the Second World War.
Note on veterans' names: Due to the engraving quality on the tablets, there was some questionable accuracy with the 'C' and 'G' lettering.
Inscription
Front
For God King and Country, our heroes in Gallipoli
[Names]
Egypt
[Name]
France
[Names]
France
[Names]
Far away from all who love them in a hero's grave they lie.
Erected by women and children of Lithgow in honor of Lithgow's fallen heroes World War 1914 to 1919.
In memory of the fallen World War II Korea Malaya Borneo Vietnam
Side
For God King and Country, our heroes in France
[Names]
Far away from all who love them in a hero's grave they lie.
Veterans listed on this memorial
| Last held rank | Given Name | Family Name | Conflict/s | Fate | Service No. | Service | Unit at embarkation | Campaign | Read more |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pte | J | Head | World War 1 | KIA | France | view | |||
| Pte | J | Henderson | World War 1 | KIA | France | view | |||
| Pte | J | Hilton | World War 1 | KIA | France | view | |||
| Sapper | AL | Hodder | World War 1 | KIA | France | view | |||
| Private | H V | Holdford | First World War, 1914–18 | Killed in action (KIA) | 3401 | Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) | 56th Battalion - 9th Reinforcement | view | |
| Pte | C | Hoskins | World War 1 | KIA | France | view | |||
| Pte | S | Hunder | World War 1 | KIA | France | view | |||
| Pte | R | Hunt | World War 1 | KIA | France | view | |||
| Corpl | WJ | Hunt | World War 1 | KIA | France | view | |||
| Sapper | F | Hurt | World War 1 | KIA | France | view |
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Address
Queen Elizabeth Park
Main Street
Lithgow NSW 2790
AustraliaLocal Government Area
- Lithgow, City of
Setting
- Garden/park
Memorial type
- Column/pillar
- Other
Recorded by
Peter Levarre-WatersYear of construction
2007Established Date format:
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26 October 2007 Conflict/s
- First World War, 1914–18
- Second World War, 1939–45
- Korean War, 1950–53
- Malayan Emergency, 1950–60
- Indonesian Confrontation, 1963–66
- Vietnam War, 1962–75