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Grafton Remembrance Walk

Grafton Remembrance Walk
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Grafton Remembrance Walk, view through pillars
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Grafton Remembrance Walk, group of pillars
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Grafton Remembrance Walk, group of pillars
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Grafton Remembrance Walk, close up of individual veteran plaques
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Description / Background

This memorial walkway is marked by two groups of brick pillars, situated at either end of a concrete footpath. A thick vine grows over the top of each set, forming a 'roof' over them. Park benches are positioned under the vines, to allow for rest and reflection within the space. 

On the front faces of the first group of pillars are two brass plaques, one inscribed with 'Remembrance Walk', the other with The Ode. At the rear of the second group of pillars are brass plaques for Australia's National Servicemen and ex-servicewomen.

Attached to the insides of the all of the pillars are small brass plaques, dedicated to individual returned service personnel who either died during their service or passed away since returing home. These plaques were purchased by the veteran's family, through the local RSL sub-Branch and council. Each has a small receptable to hold a poppy and these poppies are replaced by the local RSL prior to the Anzac Day service.

The walkway is located directly behind the Grafton Memorial Park Gates, and leads to the Grafton Cenotaph.

Inscription

Dedication plaque

Memorial Park Grafton

Remembrance Walk

Dedicated by Mayor Councillor Shirley Adams O.A.M. 11.11.1999

The Ode plaque

They shall not grow old as we that are left grow old,

age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn,

At the going down of the sun, and in the morning,

We Will Remember Them

Lest we forget

Plaque

To the Servicewomen of Australia

Plaque

To the National Servicemen of Australia

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
Pte Clarence D Alderman World War 2 Army view
Sgnlmn Allan A Arndell World War 2 Army view
Sgt Donald B Arthurson Korean War Army view
Sgt Joseph C Attridge World War 2 Army view
Tpr Alex V Austen World War 2 Army view
Cpl James F Barnes World War 2 Army view
Pte Alexander C Bell World War 2 Army view
Cpl John G Bondfield World War 2 Army view
Pte Alfred J Boston World War 1 Army view
Pte Gordon C Brown World War 2 Army view

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Address
Memorial Park
Prince Street
Grafton NSW 2460
Local Government Area
Clarence Valley Council
Setting
Garden/park
Memorial type
Walkway
Recorded by
Peter Hay, Clarence Valley Council. Updated photo by Graham Wilson.
Year of construction
1982
Dedication date
11 November 1999
Conflict/s
Korean War, 1950–53
Malayan Emergency, 1950–60
Indonesian Confrontation, 1963–66
Vietnam War, 1962–75
All conflicts
Materials
Brass
Brick
Concrete