Kiama War Memorial Arch
Description
This war memorial is a traditional triumphal arch with brown marble dedication and name plaques attached for the First World War. Honour roll names and anniversary plaques for the Second World War have been added at a later date.
The arch is located in Hindmarsh Park. Nearby are several bushrock memorials and the Gordon Grellman Wall of Remembrance, which includes numerous plaques for individual service men and women.
Inscription
Arch - top
Memorial Arch
Arch - middle
Lest We Forget
Arch - west face, north pillar
[Laurel wreath]
1914 - 1918
Honour roll
[Names]
Arch - west face, south pillar
[Laurel wreath]
1939 - 1945
Honour roll
[Names]
Unveiling plaque
This Memorial Arch was unveiled by the Honourable Sir George Fuller K.C.M.G. Premier Of N.S.W. April 25 1925
Dedication plaque
This Memorial has been erected by the residents of Kiama to the Glory of God And in grateful recognition of the sacrifice of those who from this district served in the Great War 1914-1918
Plaque at garden bed
Spirit of Peace Presented by Kiama Garden Club on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of Peace in the Pacific 15-8-95
Plaque
[Insignia of Australia Remembers 1945-1995]
HMAS Kiama
[World War II Memorial Plaque] [Crest of HMAS Kiama]
1944 - 1946 South West Pacific War Area
Veterans listed on this memorial
| Last held rank | Given Name | Family Name | Conflict/s | Fate | Service No. | Service | Campaign | Read more |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | ABBOTT | World War 2 | view | |||||
| R | ADAM | World War 2 | KIA | view | ||||
| P E | ADDISON | World War 1 | view | |||||
| R | AITKEN | World War 2 | view | |||||
| S | ALEXANDER | World War 1 | view | |||||
| M | ALEXANDER | World War 2 | view | |||||
| S F | ALEXANDER | World War 1 | view | |||||
| E | ALEXANDER | World War 2 | KIA | view | ||||
| J E | ALLISON | World War 1 | KIA | view | ||||
| W | ANDERSON | World War 1 | view |
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Address
Hindmarsh Park
Cnr Terralong and Collins Streets
Kiama NSW 2533
AustraliaLocal Government Area
- Kiama, Municipality of
Setting
- Garden/park
Location status
Original locationMemorial type
- Arch
Recorded by
Mount Ousley Public SchoolYear of construction
1925Established Date format:
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25 April 1925 Conflict/s
- First World War, 1914–18
- Second World War, 1939–45