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Walsh Memorial Park Bomaderry

Walsh Memorial Park Bomaderry
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Description / Background

Walsh Memorial Park in Bomaderry contains numerous memorials. The main memorial consists of three large rough hewn silver grey Moruya granite blocks, grouped together. The blocks symbolise the many mountain campaigns undertaken by the Army and Air Force and the mountainous seas encountered by the Navy. The memorial commemmorates the service of personnel in all campaigns. In front of the memorial is a sandstone forecourt, which is a reminder of the engagements in the desert. The evergreens in the gardens symbolise jungle campaigns. The memorial is flanked on either side by walls of remembrance. It was rebuilt in 1994 and rededicated on 11 November 1994.

Additional memorials have been added to the park at various times to commemmorate separate confrontations and various organisations, including multiple bushrock memorials, plinths and an anchor.

Inscription

Main memorial plaque 1

This Cenotaph was re-dedicated by Commodore G. A. Morton, RAN, Commanding Officer, HMAS Albatross. In memory of our fallen comrades in all theatres of conflict. Re-dedicated 11-11-1994.

Main memorial plaque 2

In memory of our fallen comrades in all theatres of conflict

Rededicated 11-11- 1994

Main memorial plaque 3

Lest We Forget

Main memorial plaque honour roll

Lest We Forget

1939 - 1945

[Names]

Bomaderry War Memorial Fund

Plaque

In memory of Korea

1950 - 1956

Plinth plaque

1899 1999

In remembrance of 100 yers of service nursing

Lest We Forget

Bomaderry R.S.L.

Plinth plaque

In memory of all Merchant Mariners who paid the supreme sacrifice

Lest We Forget

Plinth plaque

1945 - 1995

This plaque commemorates the 50th anniversary of the end of World War II and is dedicated to all the men and women who paid the supreme sacrifice

Lest We Forget

Plaque

To commemorate 1945 - 1995

The past and present members of the Bomaderry R.S.L. Women`s Auxiliary and to remember those that stayed behind

Lest We Forget

Plinth plaque

1945 1953

British Commonwealth Forces

We served by example

B.C.O.F. Veterans of Australia

In honour of the men and women who served in Japan

Lest We Forget

Plaque

H.M.A.S. Shoalhaven

Flotilla Leader 1st Frigate Flotilla 1946 - 1956

P.N.G. 1946 - 48

Shanghai 1949

B.C.O.F. Japan 1949 - 50

Korea 1950

Monte Bello 1952

Korea 1954 - 55

This plaque was erected by the men who served aboard this ship in war and peace with great pride.

Plaque

Lest We Forget

Our comrades who remain on the battlefield of North Korea

Army

Army 1 - 2 - 3 RAR [ Names ]

RAAF

RAAF - 77 Squadron [ Names ]

RAN

RAN - FLeet Air Arm - 805 Squadron [ Names ]

Missing in action their souls finding their way home

This plaque was geneorusly donated by the Strathie family of Wray Owen Funerals as a community service project

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
Pte Eric R Archer World War 1 4645 AIF view
WO Frederick C Atkinson R53677 RAN view
Cpl James H Barrott World War 1 Inf 3009 AIF view
Sgt James W Barrott World War 2 NX23619 Army view
Pte Harvey C Bevan World War 2 NX192058 Army view
LAM Ronald C Blewett World War 2 A40494 RAN view
LSATW(O) Colin Thomas Blond Vietnam R66164 RAN view
Pte I. Bourne World War 2 AIF view
LAC Keith Buchan 69882 RAAF view
PO Bruce Burns R37251 RAN view

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Address
Walsh Memorial Park
55 Meroo Street
Bomaderry NSW 2541
Local Government Area
Shoalhaven, City of
Setting
Garden/park
Memorial type
Board/roll/plaque/tablet
Garden/park
Stone/bushrock
Other
Recorded by
Tony Smith, Hon. Secretary, Bomaderry RSL Sub-Branch.
Year of construction
1923
Dedication date
11 November 1994
Conflict/s
Second World War, 1939–45
Occupation of Japan, 1946–51
Korean War, 1950–53
All conflicts