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Kenthurst and Annangrove War Memorial

Kenthurst and Annangrove War Memorial
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Kenthurst and Annangrove War Memorial
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Kenthurst and Annangrove War Memorial
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Kenthurst and Annangrove War Memorial, close-up of First World War roll
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Kenthurst and Annangrove War Memorial, close-up of Second World War roll
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Kenthurst and Annangrove War Memorial, close-up of Korea, Malaya, Vietnam and Peacekeeping plaque
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Kenthurst and Annangrove War Memorial, close-up of Middle East and other conflicts plaque
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Kenthurst and Annangrove War Memorial, close-up of Anzac Centenary plaque
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Kenthurst and Annangrove War Memorial, close-up of Lest We Forget laurel wreath plaque
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Description / Background

The Kenthurst and Annangrove War Memorial is a triangular block of sandstone, with five bronze plaques attached. Two plaques are inscribed with the names of 110 veterans who served in the First and Second World Wars, with 50 veterans and 60 veterans respectively. The additional three plaques are dedicated to all service personnel from Kenthurst and the surrounding areas who have served in the armed services.

The memorial is approximately 1.8 metres high, 400 mm thick and measures 2 meters wide at its base. Positioned at its apex is a bronze ribbon banner with the words 'Lest we forget', above a decorative laurel wreath plaque, which includes the Rising Sun Badge, a Crown, a naval anchor, and wings. These symbols represent the Australian Army, Royal Australian Navy, and the Royal Australian Air Force. 

The memorial is located in the bushland setting of John Benyon Rotary Park in Kenthurst. Next to it are a 6-metre flagpole, two seats and two pots of rosemary for remembrance.

Inscription

Plaque 1

Kenthurst and Annangrove

Roll of Honour

World War 1914–1918

[Names]

* Died in service

Plaque 2

Kenthurst and Annangrove

Roll of Honour

World War 1939–1945

[Names]

* Died in Service

Plaque 3

In honour of those who served in

* Korea 1950–53

* Malaya 1955–60

* Vietnam 1962–73

* U.N. Peacekeeping forces

Plaque 4

Lest we forget

A tribute to those Australians serving in our military units still fighting against oppression and religious terrorism in the Middle East and other areas of conflict.

Remembrance Day 11 Nov 2015

Plaque 5

Anzac Centenary Commemoration

Landing of Australian and New Zealand troops Anzac Cove. Gallipoli 25 April 1915

Lest we forget

25 April 2015

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
Sergeant R E Allen First World War, 1914–18 2552 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Leading Aircraftman W P Bamford Second World War, 1939–45 A22160 Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) view
Leading Aircraftman S G Bines Second World War, 1939–45 14723 Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) view
Sapper C Birch Second World War, 1939–45 N390536 Australian Army view
Sergeant A Bishenden First World War, 1914–18 39 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Corporal B Blackett Second World War, 1939–45 92520 Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force (WAAAF) view
Private H Blaxland First World War, 1914–18 50843 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Private E Brennan First World War, 1914–18 5786 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Private E Bridgham First World War, 1914–18 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Lance Sergeant F Brocklehurst Second World War, 1939–45 NX51938 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view

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Address
John Benyon Rotary Park
Cnr Luke Avenue and Nelson Street
Kenthurst NSW 2156
Local Government Area
The Hills Shire
Setting
Garden/park
Location status
Original location
Memorial type
Board/roll/plaque/tablet
Stone/bushrock
Recorded by
Ronald L McIntosh
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Second World War, 1939–45
Materials
Bronze
Sandstone