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Gilgandra War Memorial

Gilgandra War Memorial
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Gilgandra War Memorial
Gilgandra War Memorial
Gilgandra War Memorial, close-up of First World War honour roll names
Gilgandra War Memorial, close-up of First World War honour roll names
Gilgandra War Memorial, close-up of First World War honour roll names
Gilgandra War Memorial, close-up of First World War honour roll names
Gilgandra War Memorial, close-up of First World War honour roll names
Gilgandra War Memorial, close-up of First World War honour roll names
Gilgandra War Memorial, close-up of First World War honour roll names
Gilgandra War Memorial, close-up of First World War honour roll names
Gilgandra War Memorial, close-up of Second World War honour roll names
Gilgandra War Memorial, Vietnam War honour roll plaque
Gilgandra War Memorial, dedication plaque
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Description / Background

Gilgandra War Memorial was first unveiled on 12 April 1997. It is a brick wall, faced with multiple honour rolls and plaques, which have been added to over time. 

The main honour roll is for those who served in the First World War. It is decorated with the Rising Sun badge of the Australian Imperial Force and bears a Latin inscription. A smaller plaque is attached to the wall below it, which includes additional names for the roll. 

The two honour roll plaques for the Second World War feature decorative floral edges, as well as an emblem that represents the three service branches of the Australian Defence Force. The Rising Sun of the Australian Army is overlaid by an anchor for the Royal Australian Navy. Behind these are wings for the Royal Australian Air Force. The anchor is topped by a crown and the whole is surrounded by a laurel wreath. 

The wall is a flanked by rosemary bushes and is accompanied by three flagpoles. A wide brick pathway leads up to the memorial from the road. The site is used for commemorative services. 

Inscription

Wall

Lest we forget

Dedication plaque

Gilgandra War Memorial 

This memorial has been constructed to honour those men who enlisted from Gilgandra Shire and gave their lives in the service of our country in the two World Wars, the Korean and Vietnam Wars and all other conflicts.

Funding for this memorial was received from the Federal and State Governments and donations from Gilgandra Shire Council, Gilgandra Services Club, Gilgandra Rotary Club, Lyndhurst RSL, and Gilgandra RSL.

Unveiled by Cr. Carol Stockham, Mayor of Gilgandra on 12 April, 1997.

First World War honour rolls

In Perpetuum Omnibus Talibus Honos Sit

[Names]

Second World War honour rolls

1939 1945

[Names]

Vietnam honour roll

Vietnam War

[Name]

Plaque

In memory of Korea

Plaque

In memory of the fallen and the Unknown Australian Soldier

75th anniversary of Remembrance Day 11/11/1993

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
A Aldridge World War 1 view
R Aldritt World War 1 view
R H Biggs World War 1 view
L S Brook World War 1 view
A Brown World War 1 view
H A Buckley World War 1 view
T L Cardew World War 1 view
W Clancey World War 1 view
E J Cobcroft World War 1 view
H J Cotsworth World War 2 view

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Address
Cnr Warren Road and Miller Street
Gilgandra NSW 2827
Local Government Area
Gilgandra Shire
Setting
Roadside
Memorial type
Wall
Recorded by
Gilgandra Shire Council. Rusty Priest.
Year of construction
1997
Dedication date
12 April 1997
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Second World War, 1939–45
Korean War, 1950–53
Vietnam War, 1962–75
All conflicts
Materials
Brass
Brick
Bronze