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Maitland Park War Memorial

Maitland Park War Memorial
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Maitland Park War Memorial
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Maitland Park War Memorial, close-up of base
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Maitland Park War Memorial, close-up of unveiling inscription
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Maitland Park War Memorial, left wall
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Description / Background

This memorial site consists of the original stone column and two more recent stone walls. The column is dedicated to the Great War. It features a column, topped with a winged female statue. The column stands on a square base, which is inscribed with the dedication and honour roll. 

To the left and right of the rear of the column are two memorial walls dedicated to the Second World War and later conflicts.

The memorial site divides the road within the Maitland Park.

Inscription

Column - front, top

Maitland's Fallen Heroes

Column - front, lower

1914–1919

To perpetuate the memory of Maitland's fallen heroes Great War 1914–1919. This stone was laid on 11th Nov. 1922 By Alderman H.W. Fry J.P. Mayor. W.H. Pender F.I.A. Hon. Architect.; A goode sculptor.

Column - front, base

Remembrance Day

This plaque commemorates 75th Anniversary of the ending of World War 1 on 11th November 1918. It is in memory of the men and women of the Maitland area whose names are inscribed on this Memorial Cenotaph. Lest we forget. Unveiled by the President of Maitland RSL Sub-Branch MR E.A. Bulmer on Remembrance Day 11th November 1993.

Column - back

Unveiled on Anzac Day 25th April 1923 by Alice Fry - Mayoress

Left wall

In honour of all men & women who served from Maitland & district World War II 1939–1945. Their service. Our heritage. Lest we forget.

Right wall

In honour of all men & women who served from Maitland & district. All wars conflicts & peace keeping forces. Their service. Our heritage. Lest we forget.

B.C.O.F. 1945–1952 — Korea 1950–1953 — Malayan Emergency 1948–1960

Vietnam 1962–1973 — Borneo 1963–1966 — Peace Keeping Forces

Veterans listed on this memorial

Veterans listed on this memorial

Last held rank Given name Family name Conflict/s Service No. Service Campaign Read more
Pte A Kavanagh World War 1 view
Lieut G E E Kelly World War 1 view
Sgt H Y Kerr World War 1 view
S Corpl J Keynon World War 1 view
Pte R T Logan World War 1 view
Pte L A Mannall World War 1 view
Sgt H A Mannall World War 1 view
Pte S Mannix World War 1 view
Pte P L Mayman World War 1 view
Corpl A McCormack World War 1 view

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Address
Maitland Park
Walker Street
Maitland NSW 2320
Local Government Area
Maitland, City of
Setting
Garden/park
Memorial type
Column/pillar
Wall
Recorded by
Robert McLardy
Year of construction
1922
Dedication date
25 April 1923
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Second World War, 1939–45
Occupation of Japan, 1946–51
Korean War, 1950–53
Malayan Emergency, 1950–60
Indonesian Confrontation, 1963–66
Vietnam War, 1962–75
Peacekeeping, 1947–present