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Parish of Murwillumbah First World War Roll of Honour

Parish of Murwillumbah First World War Roll of Honour
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The two matching timber rolls of honour for the First World War, located in All Saints' Church Murwillumbah which was opened and dedicated as a memorial on 1 November 1960. The end date of the War is not printed on either roll. 

The initial unveiling of the rolls was delayed because of their non-arrival. They were eventually unveiled on 16 July 1916. The Tweed Daily on 18 July 1916 reported the boards contained the names of 160 parishioners and were unveiled by Mrs Joshua Dray and Mrs Cheers. They were "placed in position on the south side of the building between the windows. They were made of silky oak, suitably inscribed and headed, the work of John Hicks and Co., Brisbane" (Tweed Daily, 19 July 1916).

Today the rolls include the names of 210 soldiers, 50 more than was originally listed when the boards were dedicated.

Inscription

Both Rolls of Honour

PARISH OF

Murwillumbah

ROLL OF HONOUR

European War 1914 -

[Names]

+ Signifies life laid down

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 D McEwen First World War, 1914–18 168 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Driver D McLaren First World War, 1914–18 179 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Driver G A McLaren First World War, 1914–18 38741 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Private E McPaul First World War, 1914–18 6851 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Private R McTackett First World War, 1914–18 2822 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Private E Mercer First World War, 1914–18 6283 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Private D Mills First World War, 1914–18 5909 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
H Morgan First World War, 1914–18 view
D Moss First World War, 1914–18 view
L Moss First World War, 1914–18 view

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Address
All Saints' Church
26-30 Byangum Road
Murwillumbah NSW 2484
Local Government Area
Tweed Shire
Setting
Building – inside
Memorial type
Board/roll/plaque/tablet
Recorded by
Graham Wilson OAM
Year of construction
1916
Dedication date
16 July 1916
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Materials
Timber