Gloucester First World War 'Coming Home' Memorial Middle Image Image Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background The memorial consists of two bronze plaques, mounted on a concrete pillar. The top plaque contains an illustration of a returning soldier being welcomed by his family. In the background there are soldiers in a conflict and a simple Latin cross. The emblems of the RSL and the Australian Imperial Force are in the top left and right corners respectively. The bottom plaque is inscribed with a detailed script titled 'Coming Home'. It speaks of the horrors of war, the death, suffering and destruction and the adjustments needed at home. It also refers to the significance of the nearby Gloucester Memorial Clock Tower and the importance of remembrance and gratitude held by the Gloucester community towards men and women who served. The memorial was dedicated in 2015, during the centenary of the First World War. It was designed by the daughter of a Gloucester RSL sub-Branch member and was made by the Uralla New England Foundry, who have designed and made numerous commemorative plaques. The memorial is located in Gloucester Memorial Park, where Anzac Day and other commemorative services are held. Inscription Bottom plaque Coming Home The Gloucester digger has come home. He is greeted by his family. Many mates were left behind at Gallipoli, the Western Front and the Middle East. For those who fell in the field of battle, and buried in foreign lands, their war is over. He finds the changes at home, and adjustment difficult but the love and support of his family and friends comfort him. His battle wounds constantly remind him of the war and he finds it difficult to tell anyone of his experiences. Family and friends do not understand what he suffered in the horrors of war. The memorial clock tower and park he helped build reminds us that we must carry on his legacy. He will be reassured that in this place of remembrance and by our presence we will never forget their service and sacrifice. In memory and gratitude to all those men and women of Gloucester who served in World War One and those on the home front. We salute you. Lest we forget Dedicated in 2015 to the Centenary of the Great War 1914-1918 Related memorials Gloucester Memorial Park Gloucester Memorial Clock Tower Gloucester 'Australia & the First World War' Memorial Gloucester 'Australia & the Second World War' Memorial Gloucester 'Australia & the Korean War' Memorial Gloucester 'Australia & the Vietnam War' Memorial Gloucester Lone Pine Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Gloucester Memorial Park Hume Street Gloucester NSW 2422 Local Government Area Mid-Coast Council Setting Garden/park Location status Original location Memorial type Board/roll/plaque/tablet Recorded by Graham Wilson Year of construction 2015 Dedication date 21 April 2015 Conflict/s First World War, 1914–18 Materials Bronze