Private William Symington Memorial Cross Middle Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background This memorial cross is dedicated to Private William Symington, who was killed in action on 7 June 1917 during the First World War. It is made of a highly polished metal, possibly brass. It is decorated with small red stones and is supported by a three-stepped base that is made of the same material. The dedication is inscribed on the front face of the bottom step. The cross is mounted to a timber panel within St John's Anglican Church in Branxton, NSW. Read more about Private William Symington on the NSW War Memorials Register. Do you know more about this war memorial? Learn how you can contribute to the NSW War Memorials Register. Inscription To the glory of God and in loving memory of Signaller Private William Symington 35th Batt killed at Messines Ridge June 7th 1917 aged 20. This cross is dedicated by Robert and Frances Symington. Greater love hath no man than this That a man lay down his life for his friends Related memorials St John's Anglican Church Second World War Memorial Porch and Honour Roll, Branxton St John's Anglican Church European War Memorial Pulpit and Honor Roll, Branxton St John's Anglican Church First World War Memorial Altar, Branxton St John's Anglican Church Memorial Window, Branxton Veterans listed on this memorial Veterans listed on this memorial Sort by Family nameGiven nameWar Order AscDesc Items per page 1050100- All - Apply Last held rank Given name Family name Conflict/s Service No. Service Campaign Read more Private William Symington First World War, 1914–18 1697 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address St John's Anglican Church Cessnock Road Branxton NSW 2335 Local Government Area Cessnock, City of Setting Building – inside Location status Original location Memorial type Cross Recorded by Cessnock City Council Library Conflict/s First World War, 1914–18