St Paul's Anglican Church Memorial Gates, Gloucester Middle Image Image Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background The memorial gates outside the entrance to St Paul's Anglican Church in Gloucester consist of two concrete pillars, each topped with a light fitting. The left pillar has one marble tablet attached to its front face, bearing a dedication to those who served and fell in the Second World War. The right pillar has two marble tablets attached to its front face. The top tablet lists the names of those who served in the Second World War. The bottom tablet is dedicated to Darcy Sansom who died in the Korean War, and was added later in 1953. The memorial was established in 1947 and was built by Mr Vic West. It originally included an iron gate and iron lights within the fittings. The memorial was dedicated by Rector David R. May on Sunday 28 December 1947. At the dedication it was revealed the inspiration for the gateway came from Mr H.T. Shepherd. The ceremony was initially planned for the previous Sunday, 21 December, however wet weather prevented it happening (The Gloucester Advocate, 23 December 1947). Up until 1951 the gates were the only Second World War memorial in the town, when Gloucester Shire Council began planning for a new honour roll (The Gloucester Advocate, 19 May 1951). Darcy Sansom was born on 13 November 1927 in Gloucester. As a private in the Royal Australian Infantry Corps, he was killed in action in Korea on 6 May 1953. On 22 May, The Gloucester Advocate published a detailed report on his Memorial Service held at St Paul's on Sunday 17 May. Later that year, a 'Remembrance Sunday' service was held on 8 November and reference was made to the names on the memorial gates, including Sansom's (The Gloucester Advocate, 10 November 1953). Inscription Left pillar tablet 1939 - 1945 World War 2 To the glory of God In memory of those who gave their lives and a thankoffering for the safe return of the many others Right pillar, top tablet Lest We Forget [Names] They gave their all. Right pillar, bottom tablet Korean War Darcy Sansom Ever Remembered By his sisters and Mr. & Mrs. Aub. Sansom and family. Related links Unveiling of Honour Roll (23 Dec 1947) World War II. Memorial... (18 May 1951) CHURCH CROWDED OUT (22 May 1953) Ex-Servicemen "Failed to Remember", says Rector (10 Nov 1953) 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 T Shepherd Second World War, 1939–45 NX45947 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view Gunner Roy Smith Second World War, 1939–45 NX51490 (N7848) Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) South-West Pacific 1942 - 1945 view Private J Taylor Second World War, 1939–45 N161778 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page 1 2 Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address St Paul's Anglican Church 68 Hume Street Gloucester NSW 2422 Local Government Area Mid-Coast Council Setting Roadside Location status Original location Memorial type Gate/lychgate Recorded by Graham Wilson Year of construction 1947 Dedication date 28 December 1947 Conflict/s Second World War, 1939–45 Korean War, 1950–53 Materials Bronze Concrete