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Niangala First World War Roll of Honor

Niangala First World War Roll of Honor
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This roll of honor is a pressed bronze plaque, attached to a timber backing board. It is decorated with depictions of eucalyptus leaves at the top, the Union Jack and Australian flags in the middle and crossed swords and canons towards the bottom. 

The names of those from the Niangala area who served in the First World War are inscribed on individual plates and attached to the centre of the board. There are 22 names in total and they are not in alphabetical order, which suggests names were added as men enlisted. It should also be noted the end year of the war is not included on the roll. The dates read '1914' to '191'. 

While the history and unveiling details of this roll are not known, we can confidently say it was made by the Wunderlich Company in Sydney. They made many war memorials of this style and this is a good example of their high-quality work. 

The roll is located in the Niangala Memorial Hall. It is available to view during opening hours. Also on site is the Niangala Second World War Honour Roll.

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Inscription

Roll of Honor

1914 191

Niangala Heroes

who

answered the call

[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
Driver B Olrich First World War, 1914–18 1506 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Private A E Partridge First World War, 1914–18 5154 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Lance Corporal Hrld Partridge First World War, 1914–18 1232 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Private K H Ross First World War, 1914–18 6090 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Private H H Ross First World War, 1914–18 5775 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Private E M Simpson First World War, 1914–18 3085 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Private D D Smith First World War, 1914–18 184 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Private J Smith First World War, 1914–18 4854 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Trooper A Spence First World War, 1914–18 373 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Private J Spence First World War, 1914–18 1244 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view

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Address
Niangala Memorial Hall
Foster Street
Niangala NSW 2354
Local Government Area
Walcha Shire
Setting
Building – inside
Memorial type
Board/roll/plaque/tablet
Recorded by
Graham Wilson
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Materials
Bronze
Timber