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Oakwood and Cherry Tree Hill First World War Honour Roll, Inverell (Destroyed)

Oakwood and Cherry Tree Hill First World War Honour Roll, Inverell (Destroyed)
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Note: This honour roll no longer exists. It was destroyed by white ants. Only the centre section with the names has survived. 

Former description

This war memorial is an elaborate timber honour roll for veterans from the Oakwood and Cherry Tree Hill communities who served in the First World War. It is in the form of a cabinet, with two glass doors on the front, which protect the name panels inside. There are 66 names inscribed on the roll, and those who fell in the war are marked with a star. 

The memorial was expertly crafted from Richmond cedar and pine. Attached to the top of the cabinet are two semi-circular boards, flanked by decorative timber scrolls. The smaller semi-circle resembles the Rising Sun emblem of the Australian Imperial Force. It sits on top of the larger semi-circle, which includes the Commonwealth Coat of Arms. 

The cabinet was made by Mr A. Smale of Dinton Vale. He later made a matching cabinet, which is listed separately on the NSW War Memorials Register as the Oakwood and Cherry Tree Hill Second World War and Vietnam War Honour Roll.  

The memorial was unveiled at the Oakwood Public Hall on 22 March 1919. The well-attended event was reported in detail in The Inverell Times on 25 March. Mrs Palmer, who had six sons who enlisted, performed the unveiling, removing the flags that were draped over the cabinet. 

In time, the hall and the roll were moved to the Inverell Pioneer Village. The roll was put on display in the Oakwood Hall Great War Memorial Extensions. It is no longer available for viewing due to extensive white ant damage. 

Inscription

Oakwood - Cherry Tree Hill

Honour Roll

[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
J H Charters First World War, 1914–18 view
R Creer First World War, 1914–18 view
W H Croft First World War, 1914–18 view
Private N Gallagher First World War, 1914–18 550 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Somme 1916 - 1917 view
Private W J Galvin First World War, 1914–18 1132 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
A H Gamble First World War, 1914–18 view
Private L S Gamble First World War, 1914–18 3761 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Private R D Gamble First World War, 1914–18 1831 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Private L Gibbs First World War, 1914–18 895 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Major T G Grice First World War, 1914–18 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Somme 1916 - 1917 view

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Address
Formerly: Inverell Pioneer Village
64 Tingha Road
Inverell NSW 2360
Local Government Area
Inverell Shire
Setting
Building – inside
Location status
Lost/destroyed
Memorial type
Board/roll/plaque/tablet
Recorded by
Graham Wilson
Year of construction
1919
Dedication date
22 March 1919
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Materials
Glass
Timber