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Penshurst War Memorial

Penshurst War Memorial
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Kim Thompson - Penshurst RSL Sub Branch
Kim Thompson - Penshurst RSL Sub Branch
Kim Thompson - Penshurst RSL Sub Branch
Kim Thompson - Penshurst RSL Sub Branch
Kim Thompson - Penshurst RSL Sub Branch
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Description / Background

This memorial features an ampitheatre of 8m radius cut into an embankment. It has a paved floor with central altar of polished granite featuring the St George cross. Two granite sentinal scupltures are at each end of the area. One depicts an old digger disappearing and the other is a young Afghanistan digger emerging.

Four smaller pillars are decorated with the names and badges of the Army, Navy, Royal Australian Air Force and Women's Services.

Inscription

Central pillar

Lest we forget

Plaque

Penshurst War Memorial

This plaque was unveiled by Lieutenant Colonel W. Young Commanding Officer, 23 Field Regiment, RAA 11th November 2011 at 11am on the occasion of the official opening and dedication of the memorial.

In honour of all those who gave their lives and those who served in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. 

The memorial was erected by the Penshurst RSL Sub-Branch with the support of all members. 

Executive: President - John Hoban, Vice Presidents - Alan Davis, Russell Norrish. Secretary - Kim Thompson, Treasurer - John Lloyd.

Committee: Norm Sandstrom, Robert Leedow, Vera Ward, Albert Annesley, Kevin Kelly, Paul Parnell, Graham Grant, Ross Bryant. 

Trustees: Wallace Chin, John Lloyd, Ross Bryant.

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Address
Cnr Bridge and Connolly Streets
Penshurst NSW 2222
Local Government Area
Georges River Council
Setting
Roadside
Memorial type
Monument
Recorded by
Kim Thompson - Penshurst RSL Sub Branch
Year of construction
2011
Dedication date
11 November 2011
Conflict/s
All conflicts