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Pimlico Second World War Roll of Honour Flag

Pimlico Second World War Roll of Honour Flag
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Description / Background

This unique honour roll is an Australian flag, mounted in a timber frame. Attached to the lower half of the flag are 20 pieces of timber, each inscribed with the name of a veteran of the Second World War. Each name is highlighted in gold and is accompanied by a knitted poppy. 

The flag itself was on view at a meeting of the Pimlico branch of the Tintenbar Shire War Service Fund in October 1941. At the meeting, Mr S. Frank George volunteered to make a frame for the flag, and he would later inscribe the names. The timber for the project was donated by Mr R. Granger of Lismore (Northern Star, 25 October 1941; 13 December 1941).

The unveiling ceremony took place after a concert on 28 January 1942. The Northern Star, 3 February 1942, reported the "Pimlico Hall was packed to overflowing" for the event, including the parents of the enlistees named on the roll. Mr. H. L. Anthony, a First World War veteran, performed the unveiling. Mr J. Biggs, acting as chairman, asked Mr George to present a photograph of the memorial to the mothers present. He also noted the flag was framed by "cream masonite "wood work" on either side with framed portraits of the King and Queen", which had also been made by Mr George. These elements no longer remain with the roll. 

The hall is now the Pimlico Hall Museum and access to the memorial is restricted to its opening hours. 

Inscription

Roll of honour

[Names]

For King and country

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 J P Law Second World War, 1939–45 NX67968 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view
Private L T Leeson Second World War, 1939–45 NX9959 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view
Craftsman W F Leeson Second World War, 1939–45 NX39418 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view
Flight Lieutenant R S Murdock Second World War, 1939–45 O11326 (N404351) Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) view
Corporal G W Napper Second World War, 1939–45 A2269 Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) view
Lance Corporal R V Napper Second World War, 1939–45 NX135718 (N240769) Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view
A Sparke Second World War, 1939–45 view
Private T Sparke Second World War, 1939–45 NX46647 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view
Leading Aircraftman J Whyte Second World War, 1939–45 77245 Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) view
Leading Aircraftman B Williamson Second World War, 1939–45 61173 Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) view

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Address
Pimlico Hall Museum
580 Pimlico Road
Pimlico NSW 2477
Local Government Area
Ballina Shire
Setting
Building – outside
Location status
Original location
Memorial type
Board/roll/plaque/tablet
Recorded by
Graham Wilson
Year of construction
1941
Dedication date
28 January 1942
Conflict/s
Second World War, 1939–45
Materials
Timber