Sergeant Norman William Martin Memorial Flagpole, Manilla Middle Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background This metal flagpole is dedicated to Sergeant Norman William Martin, who served in the Second World War. Attached to base of the pole is a bronze plaque bearing the inscription. Martin was born in Manilla, NSW, on 16 September 1919. He was a resident of the town when he enlisted for service at Paddington in Sydney. As a Sergeant, he served in the Papuan Infantry Battalion and was discharged on 15 May 1946. On his return to Manilla, he was a 'Keeper of the Flags' for ceremonies in Manilla Memorial Park, now known as Rotary Park. He died on 17 March 1996. The memorial was erected in the park, on the southern side of the rotunda. Various commemorative services are held in the park throughout the year. Inscription Plaque Memorial to Sergeant Norman William Martin 16.9.1921–17.3.1996 Keeper of the flags at Rotary Park Related memorials Manilla Memorial Park Manilla Great War Field Gun and Machine Gun 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 Sergeant N W Martin Second World War, 1939–45 NX112820 (N126030) Australian Army view Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Rotary Park Cnr Manilla and Court Streets Manilla NSW 2346 Local Government Area Tamworth Regional Council Setting Garden/park Location status Original location Memorial type Flag/flagpole Recorded by Graham Wilson Conflict/s Second World War, 1939–45 Materials Bronze Metal