Stuarts Point War Memorial

Description

The Stuarts Point War Memorial was dedicated on 17 March 1990. Its focal point is a square brick pillar, topped with a pointed cap covered in pebblecrete. A black stone tablet is attached to the pillar, bearing a dedication to those who died serving in the First and Second World Wars. The tablet is decorated with a green laurel wreath, featuring a red flower.

Two brick walls flank the pillar. They both have multiple plaques attached for individual veterans from the two world wars, Vietnam, and peacekeeping missions in which Australia has been involved.

The pillar and walls stand on a concrete platform, paved with pebblecrete and flagstones. Two sets of stairs lead up to the platform, from the northern and southern ends. Two flagpoles stand directly behind the platform.

Planted in the grass surrounding the memorial is a rosemary bush. It is accompanied by a plaque stating it was dedicated to the 'Unknown Australian Warrior', more commonly referred to as the Unknown Soldier, on Remembrance Day, 11 November 1993.

Inscription

Central pillar, tablet

To our gallant dead
who paid the supreme sacrifice in the
1914–1918 War
1939–1945 War
and all other conflicts

Lest we forget

Central pillar, plaque

This memorial was unveiled by
W. B. Hollis
(Wally)
on March 17th, 1990

"Lest we forget"

Wall, plaque

Victory in Europe
8th May 1945

Victory in the Pacific
15th August 1945

Rosemary plaque

This rosemary bush
was planted as a tribute
to the
Unknown Australian
Warrior
of all wars
on this day 11-11-1993

Lest we forget

Veterans listed on this memorial

Last held rank	Given Name	Family Name	Conflict/s	Service No.	Service	Unit at embarkation	Campaign	Read more
Pte	Raymond	Aitken	WW2	NX207007				view
TPR	N K	Anderson	WW2	QX47888				view
	D F	Ansell	WW2	JX298958	RN			view
Gnr	M R	Bailey	WW2	NX162959	AIF			view
	L P	Bockman	WW2	NX112421	AIF			view
	J S	Bryden	WW2	NX73047				view
Tpr	Noel	Buckman	WW2	NX49207		2/2 Commando Sqn		view
	N G	Clarke	Cyprus	5223		UNPAA	Cyprus, 1964	view
PTE	H A	Cook	WW2	N162298				view
CFN	H J	Gainge	WW2	NX104788				view

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Address

Cnr Marine Parade and Ocean Avenue

Stuarts Point NSW 2441

Australia

Local Government Area

Kempsey Shire

Setting

Roadside

Location status

Original location

Memorial type

Column/pillar
Memorial avenue/Memorial tree/Memorial trees
Wall

Recorded by

Kempsey Shire Council. Wayne Mason.

Year of construction

1990

Established Date format:

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Dedication date

17 March 1990

Conflict/s

First World War, 1914–18
Second World War, 1939–45
Vietnam War, 1962–75
Peacekeeping, 1947–present
All conflicts

Materials

Brick
Bronze
Metal
Other
Other stone

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