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St Paul's Presbyterian Church Great War Honour Roll, Walcha

St Paul's Presbyterian Church Great War Honour Roll, Walcha
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This stately marble tablet is an honour roll for those who were killed in action in the First World War. It is a classically designed piece, made of Sicilian marble. The roll portion itself is crafted of white marble in the shape of an ancient temple, with two columns supporting a traditional pediment. It is attached to a black marble backing panel. 

The memorial was created in memory of the 12 deceased soldiers of the Walcha Presbyterian Charge. It was unveiled at St Paul's Presbyterian Church in Walcha, NSW, on 21 December 1919 in front of a large crowd. The ceremony was reported in the Daily Observer on 31 December. The Reverend James Marshall conducted the service and Mrs Kitcher of Glen Morrison, who lost three sons in the conflict, unveiled the tablet. Also unveiled on the day was a timber honour roll for enlistees. 

The memorial is available for viewing when the church is open.

Inscription

The Great War 1914–1919

Killed in action

[Names]

The supreme sacrifice

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 Walter J Bath First World War, 1914–18 14 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Ypres Salient 1917 view
Private Keith Cameron First World War, 1914–18 1796 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Private Edward Carr First World War, 1914–18 31 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Lance Corporal R J Fulton First World War, 1914–18 3530 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Somme 1916 - 1917 view
Private Jas Grieve First World War, 1914–18 2810 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Ypres Salient 1917 view
Private J J Grundy First World War, 1914–18 2575 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Second Lieutenant Albert Kilpatrick First World War, 1914–18 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Ypres Salient 1917 view
Private Geo Kitcher First World War, 1914–18 3084 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Somme 1916 - 1917 view
Private Stanley Kitcher First World War, 1914–18 3085 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Ypres Salient 1917 view
Sergeant W H Kitcher First World War, 1914–18 4539 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Ypres Salient 1917 view

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Address
St Paul's Presbyterian Church
8 Hill Street East
Walcha NSW 2354
Local Government Area
Walcha Shire
Setting
Building – inside
Location status
Original location
Memorial type
Board/roll/plaque/tablet
Recorded by
Graham Wilson
Year of construction
1919
Dedication date
21 December 1919
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Materials
Marble