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Manilla and District First World War Gallipoli Killed in Action Memorial

Manilla and District First World War Gallipoli Killed in Action Memorial
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Manilla and District First World War Gallipoli Killed in Action Memorial, Edward Baker
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Manilla and District First World War Gallipoli Killed in Action Memorial, George Baker
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Manilla and District First World War Gallipoli Killed in Action Memorial, Alfred Burrows
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Manilla and District First World War Gallipoli Killed in Action Memorial, Charles Gibson
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Manilla and District First World War Gallipoli Killed in Action Memorial, Tom Higgins
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Manilla and District First World War Gallipoli Killed in Action Memorial, Octavius Jones
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Manilla and District First World War Gallipoli Killed in Action Memorial, Daniel Lock
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Description / Background

This memorial consists of seven matching illuminated addresses, each dedicated to an individual First World War soldier from the Manilla District who was killed in action at Gallipoli in 1915. The addresses are printed in full colour on paper and are presented in matching timber frames behind glass. Each page is decorated with an illustrated border featuring laurel wreaths, the British and Australian flags, wattle, waratahs and gum nuts. The service details of each veteran are printed in the centre of the page, including name, occupation, year and place of birth, enlistment date, service number, rank, unit, fate and date of death. At the bottom of each page is the Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League emblem.

The addresses were commissioned by the Manilla RSL sub-Branch for the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli landing by the Anzacs in 2015. They were made by local Manilla artist Ms Di Nichol. 

The dedication took place on Anzac Day, 25 April 2015. The addresses were carried by school children, who walked at the front of the Anzac march, to the Manilla and District Soldiers Memorial Hall. They were then called by name to be brought to the front of the hall, where they were dedicated by representatives of the sub-Branch. 

The addresses are located in the front foyer of the hall, which is a venue for commemorative services. Access to the memorial is restricted to the opening hours of the hall.

This information was supplied by Ian Bignell, Manilla RSL sub-Branch.

Inscription

Honour

the

Brave

For King and Country

The People of

Manilla District

Hereby place on record their admiration

and appreciation of and thanks for

the Gallant Conduct of

[Name and service details]

He answered his Country's Call.

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
Private Edward Baker First World War, 1914–18 1104 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Gallipoli 1915 view
Private George Baker First World War, 1914–18 1164 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Gallipoli 1915 view
Private Alfred Burrows First World War, 1914–18 802 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Gallipoli 1915 view
Sergeant Charles Gibson First World War, 1914–18 195 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Gallipoli 1915 view
Sergeant Tom Higgins First World War, 1914–18 192 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Gallipoli 1915 view
Private Octavius Jones First World War, 1914–18 1198 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Gallipoli 1915 view
Private Daniel Lock First World War, 1914–18 192 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Gallipoli 1915 view

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Address
Manilla and District Soldiers Memorial Hall
193 Manilla Street
Manilla NSW 2346
Local Government Area
Tamworth Regional Council
Setting
Building – inside
Location status
Original location
Memorial type
Board/roll/plaque/tablet
Recorded by
Graham Wilson
Year of construction
2015
Dedication date
25 April 2015
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18