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Morpeth War Memorial

Morpeth War Memorial
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Morpeth War Memorial, front view
Morpeth War Memorial, side view
Morpeth War Memorial, back view
Morpeth War Memorial, close-up of dedication tablet
Morpeth War Memorial, close-up of Second World War, Korea, Malaya, Borneo and Vietnam tablet
Morpeth War Memorial, honour roll tablet
Morpeth War Memorial, honour roll tablet
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Description / Background

Morpeth War Memorial was unveiled on 26 November 1921 in honour of those who served in the First World War. It is a tapered sandstone pillar, standing on a three-step base. The four sides of the pillar contain marble tablets inscribed with an honour roll for the Great War. The base has three smaller tablets attached, including an honour roll for the Second World War. 

In 2021–2022, the memorial underwent conservation works, which included cleaning of the monument, repointing the memorial's stonework and repairs to its lettering. The project was supported by a Community War Memorials Fund grant from the NSW Government. 

The memorial is located outside the former Morpeth Courthouse, which is now a museum.

Inscription

Honour roll tablets

For King & country

[Names] 

North face - base

Erected in honor of the men of this district who voluntarily served in the Great War 1914–1919

West face - base 

In memory of those who gave their lives in World War II 1939–1945.

[Names]

We will remember them.

South face - base

Lest we forget. In memory of the fallen and in honour of those who served their country World War II 1939–1945, Korea, Malaya, Borneo, Vietnam.

Related links
Morpeth memorial (28 Oct 1921)
Soldiers' memorial (28 Nov 1921)
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 H Arnold World War 1 view
Cpl F Bailey World War 1 view
Pte G Billinghurst World War 1 view
Pte C Blaxland World War 1 view
Pte T Bourke World War 1 view
Lieut R S Brown World War 1 view
Pte J Buckley World War 1 view
Pte P Byrnes World War 1 view
Pte A Chaafe World War 1 view
L.A.C. J Chantler World War 2 view

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Address
125 Swan Street
Morpeth NSW 2321
Local Government Area
Maitland, City of
Setting
Roadside
Location status
Original location
Memorial type
Column/pillar
Recorded by
Maitland City Council. Robert McLardy.
Year of construction
1921
Dedication date
26 November 1921
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
Materials
Marble
Sandstone