Louth War Memorial
Description
Concrete obelisk with a brass plaque depicting a wreath and torch attached to the front face. The memorial sits on two steps, and embedded in the lower step is a stone from Gallipoli. The memorial was opened by Mr Dermot Murray (dec.) on 25 April 1971. An Anzac Day service has been held in the park since at least 1946. Additional plaques including an honour roll are planned.
Inscription
Plaque
Lest We Forget
Veterans listed on this memorial
| Last held rank | Given Name | Family Name | Conflicts | Fate | Service No. | Service | Campaign | Read more |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J J | Doohan | World War 2 | view | |||||
| A | Gower | World War 2 | view | |||||
| R F | Gower | World War 2 | view | |||||
| H | Gower | World War 2 | view | |||||
| A W G | Mackay | World War 2 | KIA | view | ||||
| G A V | Mackay | World War 2 | view | |||||
| J A | Mackay | World War 2 | view | |||||
| Nurse (Sister) | B | McGuigan | World War 2 | view | ||||
| F | McQueen | World War 2 | view | |||||
| L | Murray | World War 2 | view |
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Address
Elsie Eade Park
Cnr Bloxham and Becker Streets
Louth NSW 2840
AustraliaLocal Government Area
- Bourke Shire
Setting
- Garden/park
Memorial type
- Obelisk
Recorded by
Louth Public SchoolYear of construction
1971Established Date format:
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}Dedication date
25 April 1971 Conflict/s
- First World War, 1914–18
- All conflicts