Coolamon National Service Memorial Middle Image Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background The Coolamon National Service Memorial consists of a tall granite tablet, supported by two metal posts. The top of the tablet features the emblems of the RSL, the Australian Army, the Royal Australian Navy, and the Royal Australian Air Force. The body of the tablet contains the names of all known National Servicemen from the district, and includes two who served in Vietnam. There are 43 names in total, listed in alphabetical order. The memorial was instigated by the Coolamon RSL sub-Branch, to acknowledge the contribution of community members who participated in the National Service Scheme between 1951 and 1972. It was produced in 2020 by B & R K Doyle, professional stone masons located in Crookwell, NSW. The design of the memorial was chosen to reflect the adjacent Coolamon and District Boer War Memorial. Funding was received from a Saluting Their Service grant. The memorial was unveiled on Anzac Day, 25 April 2021 by the Mayor of Coolamon Shire, Councillor John Seymour, OAM. Image 2 above shows former National Servicemen Ray Foley; Chris Fairweather; Mel Mayer, OAM; Greg Guthrie; Clyde Godde; Errol Sutherland; and Tom Morwitch (in wheelchair) beside the memorial on the day. The memorial is located next to the Coolamon Cenotaph, which is the focal point for all commemorations in Coolamon, including Anzac Day and Remembrance Day. Information about the history of the National Service Scheme is available on the Australian War Memorial website. Inscription Erected by the Coolamon RSL Sub Branch To Honour those who served in the National Service Scheme 1951–1972 [Names] Related memorials Coolamon Cenotaph Coolamon and District Boer War Memorial 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 D W Bell Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) view M J Cain Australian Army view G K Chandler Australian Army view E J Conquest Australian Army view P Craig Vietnam War, 1962–75 Australian Army view R L Curtis Australian Army view R G Dixon Australian Army view C Fairweather Australian Army view N L Fairweather Australian Army view I G Firman Australian Army view Pagination 1 2 3 4 5 Next › Next page Last » Last page Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Cowabbie Street Coolamon NSW 2701 Local Government Area Coolamon Shire Setting Roadside Location status Original location Memorial type Board/roll/plaque/tablet Recorded by David McCann Year of construction 2020 Dedication date 25 April 2021 Conflict/s Korean War, 1950–53 Malayan Emergency, 1950–60 Indonesian Confrontation, 1963–66 Vietnam War, 1962–75 Materials Granite Metal