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St George's Anglican Church Great War Honour Roll, Parkes

St George's Anglican Church Great War Honour Roll, Parkes
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Description / Background

The memorial is a large, polished timber board made of oak with the names of those from the parish who served in the First World War painted in gold lettering. Those who were killed in action in the First World War have a red Maltese Cross next to their names. At the top of the board is a large pediment with a Latin Cross in the centre. The honour board is divided into five panels by carved columns with a carved wreath above the two central columns.

The memorial was unveiled and dedicated on 22 April 1917 by the Bishop of Bathurst, Dr Long. The roll of honour contained the names of 90 Anglicans of the Parkes Parish who had gone to the front. The board was made of solid oak and was described as handsomely carved, reflecting the skill and workmanship of Mr S F Green, with the names artistically painted in gold by Messrs Bigelow Bros (Western Champion, 26 April 1917).

The Western Champion, 23 May 1918 reported that a necessary extension to the honour roll, to allow further names to be added, was to be undertaken in accordance with the design and specifications prepared by Mr Green. 

Inscription

To the glory of God and to the honour of the men of the
Anglican Church who have left this parish to
fight the Great War 1914-19

[Names]

Enlisted
[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
H T M Payne World War 1 view
A Pittis World War 1 view
P Ralph World War 1 view
T H Robinson World War 1 view
A S Ross World War 1 view
R J Ross World War 1 view
R J Runchell World War 1 view
H C Sams World War 1 view
R H Sams World War 1 view
W F Sams World War 1 view

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Address
Saint George Anglican Church
Cnr Church and Hill Streets
Parkes NSW 2870
Local Government Area
Parkes Shire
Setting
Building – inside
Location status
Original location
Memorial type
Board/roll/plaque/tablet
Recorded by
Peter Levarre-Waters. Graham Wilson
Year of construction
1917
Dedication date
22 April 1917
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Materials
Timber