This war memorial is a bronze plaque, which records statistics related to the South African War (Boer War), including the number of men who enlisted from the Inverell district.
It is mounted on the front wall of the entrance building to the Inverell Memorial and District Olympic Pool. It is positioned above the Inverell District Great War Honour Roll.
In front of the building is the Inverell War Memorial, which is used for various commemorative occasions throughout the year.
South Africa
(Boer War)
11.10.1899–1.6.1902
Number enlisted: 16,463
Colonial Commonwealth Contingent
Killed in Action, Died of Wounds' and other causes: 606
Wounded: 533
POWs: 100
Number enlisted from
Inverell and District: 111