Coffs Harbour Surf Life Saving Club Second World War Honour Roll Middle Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image 0 / 0 - Expand Display full screen carousel Prev Next Description / Background This photographic honour roll commemorates members of the Coffs Harbour Surf Life Saving Club who died in service or were killed in action in the Second World War. The club's archives indicate at the outbreak of the war it had 68 members, and of these 64 enlisted. Nine members paid the supreme sacrifice. The cedar board features photographs of those nine, each with an accompanying small plaque containing their service details. The Daily Examiner on 24 October 1945 reported: "Mr. Hall, branch president, donated £10/10/ for an honour roll to the memory of members from all clubs within the branch who paid the supreme sacrifice. The honour roll was to be placed in the Coff's Harbour Surf Club house, the present branch headquarters." The memorial is located in the club's dining room. Inscription Plaque under honour board Dedicated to the memory of the members of Coffs Harbour Surf Life Saving Club who gave their lives whilst on service during the 1939-45 World War "Lest We Forget" This memorial was commissioned by Chris and Shane Williams whose family has a tradition of membership of this club since its inception in 1923 Related links LIFE SAVING BRANCH RE-FORMED (24 Oct 1945) Veterans listed on this memorial Veterans listed on this memorial Sort by Family nameGiven nameWar Order AscDesc Items per page 1050100- All - Apply Last held rank Given name Family name Conflict/s Service No. Service Campaign Read more Sergeant Second World War, 1939–45 403132 Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Air war over Europe 1940–1945 view Corporal Second World War, 1939–45 NX60295 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) North Africa 1940 - 1942 view Sergeant Second World War, 1939–45 NX133181 Australian Army South-West Pacific 1942 - 1945 view Private Second World War, 1939–45 N126615 Australian Army South-West Pacific 1942 - 1945 view Corporal Second World War, 1939–45 N90324 Australian Army South-West Pacific 1942 - 1945 view Private Second World War, 1939–45 NX44385 Australian Army South-West Pacific 1942 - 1945 view Wing Commander Second World War, 1939–45 177 Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) South-West Pacific 1942 - 1945 view Private Second World War, 1939–45 NX20054 Australian Army South-West Pacific 1942 - 1945 view Warrant Officer Second World War, 1939–45 413048 Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) South-West Pacific 1942 - 1945 view Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Park Beach Reserve 23 Surf Club Road Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 Local Government Area Coffs Harbour, City of Setting Building – inside Location status Original location Memorial type Board/roll/plaque/tablet Recorded by Graham Wilson OAM Year of construction c1945 Conflict/s Second World War, 1939–45 Materials Timber