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Former Pokolbin Public School First and Second World War Memorial Gates

Former Pokolbin Public School First and Second World War Memorial Gates
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Pokolbin Public School First and Second World War Memorial Gates
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Pokolbin Public School First and Second World War Memorial Gates, close-up of plaque
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Pokolbin Public School First and Second World War Memorial Gates, close-up of plaque
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Pokolbin Public School First and Second World War Memorial Gates, marble honour roll prior to refurbishment
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Pokolbin Public School First and Second World War Memorial Gates, marble honour roll prior to refurbishment
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Description / Background

These war memorial gates stand at the bottom of the driveway of the former Pokolbin Public School. The gates consist of four stone pillars, joined by metal gates. The two centre pillars are taller and have marble honour rolls attached for the First and Second World Wars. The left, or north, pillar is for the First World War and the right, or south, is for the Second World War.

In 2023, two brass plaques have been attached to the two outer pillars. They are inscribed with dedications to those who have served in later conflicts in which Australia has been involved. 

Inscription

Left - north pillar

1914-1918 Honour Roll

[Names]

Right - south pillar

1939-1945 Honour Roll

[Names]

Brass plaque 1

Korean War 1950-1953

Vietnam War 1965-1973

Gulf War 1990-1991

Iraq War 2003-2009 & 2013-2017

Afghanistan 2001-2021

"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;

Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.

At the going down of the Sun, and in the Morning

We will remember them."

Lest we forget.

Brass plaque 2

Saluting Their Service

Recognising the servicemen, women and civilians who gave service to our Homeland in Australia's hour of need

We honour them for securing our freedom and peace

"Lest we forget"

The Pokolbin Community

Australian Services Peace Keeping Missions

100 separate missions involving 30,000 personnel

10 Australians have died during these operations

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
R A Hope World War 1 view
C H Hungerford World War 2 view
K R Hungerford World War 2 view
W Ingle World War 1 1448 view
R M Ingle World War 2 view
K P Kime World War 2 view
V O Knoblanche World War 1 view
C N Lambkin World War 2 view
H Locock World War 2 view
H B Locock World War 2 view

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Address
Community Hall and Rural Fire Service
126 McDonalds Road
Pokolbin NSW 2320
Local Government Area
Cessnock, City of
Setting
Building – outside
Location status
Original location
Memorial type
Gate/lychgate
Recorded by
Arthur Wollen. Robert McLardy.
Dedication date
03 July 1948
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Second World War, 1939–45
Korean War, 1950–53
Vietnam War, 1962–75
Iraq: the First Gulf War, 1990–91
Afghanistan, 2001–present
Iraq: the Second Gulf War, 2003–09
Materials
Brass
Marble
Other stone