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Paddington War Memorial

Paddington War Memorial
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Description / Background

A single granite monolith set on three granite steps. The base of the monument has been squared with the names engraved and gilded on three of the four polished granite sides. The memorial was opened by the Governor of NSW Sir Walter Davidson on 21 November 1922.

The memorial is now located outside the Victoria Barracks on Oxford Street.

Note: AWM records show that AA Fitzhenry returned to Australia in February 1919 and was discharged medically unfit in April 1919. AWM records show only V Hayden as returning to Australia in January 1920AWM records have no J R Leneham as being killed.

Inscription

Side 1:

For King and Country

In honor of the Paddington men who fought and in loving memory of those who fell during the Great War 1914-1918.

Erected by the citizens of Paddington.

[Names]

Side 2:

Their duty done

[Names]

Side 3:

Greater love hath no man

[Names]

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
P R Murray World War 1 view
M Myers World War 1 view
P N Newbery World War 1 view
J J O'Connor World War 1 view
M P O'Toole World War 1 view
J A Ogilvie World War 1 view
H S Ormsby World War 1 view
V C Packwood World War 1 view
A R Paine World War 1 view
H J Paine World War 1 view

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Address
Victoria Barracks
10 Oxford Street
Paddington NSW 2021
Local Government Area
Sydney, City of
Memorial type
Column/pillar
Recorded by
David Roden. Peter Levarre-Waters.
Dedication date
19 November 1922
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18