Newcastle and District Firemen First World War Honour Roll Middle Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background Two marble tablets, detailing the name, enlistment month, year and the Brigade the man was attached to on enlistment. A star next to their name denotes 'Killed'. The tablets are surrounded by relief sculptures of hoses and firefighting equipment. The Union Jack and Australian Red Ensign surmount the memorial. The words 'Our Heroes' surrounded by a wreath are inscribed between the flags. The memorial was constructed by Meldrum and Markey. Notes on veteran names: All status codes have been taken from information contained in the Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour and the National Archives of Australia. The Australian War Memorial awards Distinguished Conduct Medals (DCMs) to R Foster and L West. Inscription OUR HEROES NEWCASTLE & DISTRICT FIREMEN [Names] * denotes Killed Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Fire and Rescue NSW Newcastle Fire Station, 44 Union Street, Cooks Hill NSW 2300 Local Government Area Newcastle, City of Setting Building – inside Memorial type Board/roll/plaque/tablet Recorded by Mr. Ian Grimwood Dedication date 28 March 1919 Conflict/s First World War, 1914–18