Barraba First and Second World Wars Memorial Flagpole
Description
This memorial flagpole is dedicated to the men of the Barraba district who served with the 33rd Battalion in the First World War and the 2nd/18th Battalion in the Second World War. At its base is a buskrock with a plaque attached. The memorial is located near the Barraba RSL and Recreation Club.
The 33rd Battalion was formed in January 1916 at a camp established in the Armidale Showground. Many of the recruits came from the New England Region.
The headquarters of the 2nd/18th Infantry was established at the Wallgrove Camp in Western Sydney on 13 July 1940. Many of its recruits came from northwest New South Wales and Sydney.
Inscription
This Flagpole is dedicated to the men from the Barraba district
who served with the 33rd battalion in the Great War of 1914/18.
And to the 2/18th battalion who served in World War Two 1929/45.
And shall be flown as a mark of respect to the fallen who have
served our great nation.
11.11.2006
Mr Richard Chapman Secretary Manager Barraba RSL & Recreational Park.
Mr John Myers President Barraba Returned & Service League.
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Address
Barraba RSL and Recreational Club Ltd
2 Maude Street
Barraba NSW 2347
AustraliaLocal Government Area
- Tamworth Regional Council
Setting
- Garden/park
Memorial type
- Flag/flagpole
Recorded by
Graham Wilson OAMYear of construction
2006Established Date format:
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11 November 2006 Conflict/s
- First World War, 1914–18
- Second World War, 1939–45