The Matong Memorial Gates were established in 1934. They are comprised of a low brick fence and a brick and concrete arch. Decorative iron panels are positioned along the fence, between low brick pillars, which are capped with concrete slabs. The arch consists of two taller brick pillars, topped with a concrete beam. Above the beam is a triangular concrete pediment, bearing the year '1934'. A bronze 'Rising Sun' badge and a plaque with the years '1939–45' are positioned below the year. The top edge of the pediment is bordered by bricks. Attached to the top of these bricks is an iron arch, bearing the words 'Memorial Gates'. A light fixture is suspended from the centre of the metalwork.
Inset into to the front faces of both arch pillars are grey granite tablets, inscribed with the names of those who served in the First World War. At the top of each tablet is a smaller bronze Rising Sun badge. At the end of the Second World War, additional honour roll tablets were added, to recognise service in that conflict. These tablets are located on the front face of the beam, and at the top of each arch pillar, above the First World War tablets.
The memorial was built by Mr. G. Baker of Ganmain, NSW and the engraving was done by Mr. F. Lindley of Narandera, NSW. It was officially opened on 21 September 1934 by Mr. Redgrave, President of the Coolamon Shire. The Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser, 25 September 1934, described the memorial as follows:
The memorial is in the form of a brick fence about 115 feet along the frontage of the Mechanics' Institute Hall, and is surmounted with grille work. At the small entrance gate the pillars are of brick and are joined with a massive concrete flat arch, on which are the words in raised letters 'Memorial Gates.' The two sets of gates are the gift of Messrs. H. V. McKay. On each of the pillars is a granite tablet each bearing the names of 27 men who enlisted from Matong. The fence was erected by Mr. G. S. Baker, of Ganmain, who made a very good job of his contract.
The memorial is located outside the Matong Mechanics Institute, on Crown Land. It was formerly managed by Trustees through the Crown Lands Department, but is now managed by the Coolamon Shire Council and Coolamon RSL sub-Branch. The gates donated by the McKay's are no longer on site.