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Narromine War Cemetery

Narromine War Cemetery
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Narromine War Cemetery, history plaque
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Description / Background

Narromine War Cemetery is a Commonwealth War Graves Commission (C.W.G.C.) site. It contains 12 graves of those who served in the Second World War. Each grave is marked with a Commission headstone, inscribed with the veteran's military service details and the emblem of their service branch.

The cemetery is surrounded by a brick fence, inset with metal panels. The grounds are neatly landscaped and feature grassed areas, flowering plants, and shrubs. There are also pathways throughout the space, giving easy access to each row of graves. A bronze plaque on site gives a brief history of Narromine's role during the war. 

Five additional burials of Second World War veterans are located in the adjacent General Cemetery.

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History plaque

When the second World War ended in 1945, the total number of Australians serving in the RAAF [Royal Australian Air Force] was 154,511, of whom 137,208 were serving in the South West Pacific theatre. The majority of these aircrew and support personnel were based and trained at a number of Airforce training establishments scattered throughout Australia. During the Second War, the RAAF had some 6.200 personnel killed in action.

Narromine was the wartime location for No. 5 Elementary Flying Training School, RAAF. This war plot contains the graves of 1 RAF [Royal Air Force], 8 RAAF and 3 Army personnel, some of whom died in training accidents. 

A further 5 RAAF personnel are buried in Narromine General Cemetery.

Plaque

Narromine War Cemetery was rededicated on ANZAC Day, 25 April 1997 following refurbishment by the Office of Australian War Graves, Department of Veteran Affairs.

This plaque was erected in recognition of the continuing support given by the Narromine Sub-Branch of the Returned and Services League to the Office of Australian War Graves.

Plaque

This War Cemetery is maintained on behalf of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission by the Office of Australian War Graves.

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
Flying Officer R T Bennett World War 2 411272 RAAF view
Priv E J Brimbecom World War 2 NX169318 Army view
Ldg. Aircraftman C A Campbell World War 2 425831 RAAF view
Sgt. A R Collins World War 2 439746 RAAF view
Flt. Lieut. F J French World War 2 RAAF view
Priv N Humphrey World War 2 NX169891 Army view
Sqd. Leader J S McGoldrick World War 2 404846 RAAF view
Sgt E G Pretty World War 2 12127 RAAF view
Priv R R Roberts World War 2 S112246 Army view
Flt. Sgt. J L Tedge World War 2 419236 RAAF view

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Address
Narromine Cemetery
Tomingley Road
Narromine NSW 2821
Local Government Area
Narromine Shire
Setting
Garden/park
Location status
Original location
Memorial type
Other
Recorded by
Mr K R McDonnell
Year of construction
1997
Dedication date
25 April 1997
Conflict/s
Second World War, 1939–45