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Kalang First World War Honor Roll, Bellingen

Kalang First World War Honor Roll, Bellingen
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Description / Background

The Kalang First World War Honor Roll is a timber memorial board in the shape of a heraldic shield. It is attached to a timber frame and features the Rising Sun emblem of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces painted in gold at the top.

The roll lists 29 men who served in the First World War who have a connection to the community of Kalang, located near Bellingen on the Mid North Coast of NSW.

To date, no historical information about this memorial has been found in newspaper archives. However, we can assume it was constructed after the war as the names are listed in alphabetical order. It was also likely unveiled at Kalang. 

The roll is now located in the Bellingen Museum and is available for viewing during opening hours. Also on site is the Kalang Second World War Honor Roll, which has a similar design. 

Several other rolls in the museum's collection are also shield shaped with gold decoration and text. It is possible all were made by the Bellingen Furniture Factory, established after the war and conducted by L. McNally and G. Griffiths. It specialised in the construction of furniture made from cedar, silky oak, beech, and pine.  

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Inscription

Kalang

[Australian Commonwealth Military Forces emblem]

Honor Roll

1914 1918

[Names]

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
F Rushman First World War, 1914–18 view
A Shanks First World War, 1914–18 view
Private L Shanks First World War, 1914–18 4365 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
J Thompson First World War, 1914–18 view
Lieutenant C Vidler First World War, 1914–18 546 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Sergeant W Viner First World War, 1914–18 1847 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
J Walker First World War, 1914–18 view
Gunner W Ward First World War, 1914–18 29375 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Private F Wuoti First World War, 1914–18 1789 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view

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Address
Bellingen Museum
33-39 Hyde street
Bellingen NSW 2354
Local Government Area
Bellingen Shire
Setting
Building – inside
Location status
Moved/altered
Memorial type
Board/roll/plaque/tablet
Recorded by
Graham Wilson
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Materials
Timber