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Redfern Park War Memorial

Redfern Park War Memorial
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Description / Background

The Redfern War Memorial is a granite monument, adorned with two marble figures depicting an Australian solider and a young woman. The sides of the monument include a dedication plaque and an honour roll of local men who gave their lives during the First World War.

The memorial originally included a column. A storm in 1975 caused considerable damage to the structure, causing the soldier to be re-positioned. 

Also located in the park is a Bofors Gun. 

Inscription

Above the honour roll

This memorial was erected by the citizens of Redfern to the honour and glory of the men of this district who gave their lives for God and King in the cause of humanity in the Great War 1914–1919

These brave men heard the nation's call
They nobly fought. Death nobly met.
They gave themselves, their lives, their all, 
while life shall last we'll ne'er foget
D.F.B. 

Above the woman

For God King and country

Below the woman

This foundation stone was laid by the Mayor of Redfern Alderman A. C. Isaacs, J. P. 2nd November 1919

Bofors Gun plate

O. F. 40mm MK 1 Breech casing no. L 13346 M & A 1942

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
W A Alexander World War 1 view
W H Armstrong World War 1 view
G Arrighi World War 1 view
A H Austin World War 1 view
C D Baldwin World War 1 view
A E Barr World War 1 view
H A Barton World War 1 view
Lcpl A G Beaumont World War 1 view
A L Bedson World War 1 view
F G Bellingham World War 1 view

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Address
Redfern Park
Cnr Elizabeth and Redfern Streets
Redfern NSW 2016
Local Government Area
Sydney, City of
Setting
Garden/park
Location status
Original location
Memorial type
Monument
Recorded by
Rusty Priest AM. Andrew Howell. Aub Silcock.
Year of construction
1919–1920
Dedication date
28 January 1920
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Materials
Granite
Marble