Saint George Anglican Church War Memorials, Parkes Middle Image Image Image Image Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background The western end of St George's Anglican Church in Parkes was established in the 1950s in honour of those who served in the First and Second World Wars and Korea. Within the space are a set of books containing handwritten entries for those who served in conflicts in which Australia has been involved. The books are contained in a glass-topped recess within a brick 'ark', inlayed with a brick cross on the front face. There is also a framed document outlining the story of the unknown soldier and plaque bearing a sword that has been turned into a ploughshare. Inscription Plaque on wall A.M.D.G ST GEORGE'S CHURCH WAR MEMORIAL WESTERN END IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE FIRST WORLD WAR 1915 - 1918 THE SECOND WORLD WAR 1939 - 1945 AND THE KOREAN WAR. Ploughshare plaque "TO THE GLORY OF GOD" "THEY SHALL BEAT THEIR SWORDS INTO PLOUGHSHARES" A THANK OFFERING FOR THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ENDING OF WWII. AUGUST 15, 1995 Related memorials Saint George Anglican Church Memorial Windows, Parkes Saint George Anglican Church Great War Honour Roll, Parkes Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Saint George Anglican Church Cnr Church and Hill Streets Parkes NSW 2870 Local Government Area Parkes Shire Memorial type Board/roll/plaque/tablet Building Memorial book/Book of Remembrance Recorded by Peter Levarre-Waters Conflict/s First World War, 1914–18 Second World War, 1939–45 Korean War, 1950–53