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Cowra First World War Memorial Grove

Cowra First World War Memorial Grove
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Description / Background

The memorial houses approximately 80 native trees in a grove on the heritage-listed site of Cowra POW Camp #12. This grove was planted by the families of the personnel of the 100 military personnel who did not return from the First World War in their memory, as well as in remembrance of 100 years since the end of the conflict. There is also a Lone Pine, donated and planted in the grove.

A sign is still being developed and will list the names of those who did not return from service, as well as photographs. The Coe family was represented in the First World War service by all of its four brothers, all of whom were lost in the conflict.

Dedication took place on 25 May 2019; the event was opened by the Mayor and the President of the Cowra RSL Sub-Branch, Steve Overman. Relatives of the 64 personnel were invited by Council to the event.

The memorial grove was designed by Cowra Council. While Council recognised 64 service personnel who did not return, further research found approximately 100. The concept is to plant a section of native vegetation, where each tree represented one personnel. 

The grove is located off Evans Street on the right, before the pedestrian gates.

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
W F Pratt view
Private Thomas Purcill First World War, 1914–18 1757 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Private Francis Quilty First World War, 1914–18 27308, 2730A Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Private Arthur Ridley First World War, 1914–18 7302 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Private Frederick Rooke First World War, 1914–18 3976 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
M Ryan view
Private Thomas Slater First World War, 1914–18 1734/A Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Trooper Arthur Slavin First World War, 1914–18 3727 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Private Herbert Southey First World War, 1914–18 348 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Gallipoli 1915 view
Stapleton First World War, 1914–18 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view

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Address
Evans Street
Cowra NSW 2794
Local Government Area
Cowra Shire
Location status
Original location
Memorial type
Memorial avenue/Memorial tree/Memorial trees
Recorded by
Kate Alberry, Cowra Council
Year of construction
2019
Dedication date
25 May 2019
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18