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Tamworth and District Second World War Monument

Tamworth and District Second World War Monument
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Tamworth and District Second World War Monument
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Tamworth and District Second World War Monument, Royal Australian Navy figure
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Tamworth and District Second World War Monument, Australian Army figure
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Tamworth and District Second World War Monument, Women's Services figure
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Description / Background

The memorial is a monument made of black polished granite, consisting of four vertical panels mounted on a large granite plinth, set on a surround of pavers. A figure is etched on each of the four panels, with the first three representing servicemen from The Royal Australian Navy, The Australian Army and The Royal Australian Airforce, with the fourth depicting the Women's Services. On each side of the plinth is etched an alphabetical list of those from the Tamworth district who served in the Second World War.

A metal plaque details the unveiling of the monument on 9 February 1997 by Major General "Digger" James,  AO, MBE, MC. Further names were added to the memorial in 1998.   

The monument is located in the Bicentennial Park near other war memorials, listed in the 'Related memorials' section below. 

Inscription

Front inscription

Lest We Forget

[Names]

Back plaque

This

World War II Memorial

was officially opened by

Major General 'Digger' James,

A.O., M.B.E., M.C.,

National President of the

Returned and Services League of Australia

on

9 February 1997

Lest We Forget

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 J Betts Second World War, 1939–45 NX40276 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view
Gunner R F Betts Second World War, 1939–45 N162995 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view
Private W K Betts Second World War, 1939–45 NX139473 (N1077) Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view
Corporal J G Bible Second World War, 1939–45 64997 Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) view
Leading Aircraftman A J Bible Second World War, 1939–45 134931 Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) view
Private M J Birrell Second World War, 1939–45 NF465546 Australian Women's Army Service view
Private F V Bissett Second World War, 1939–45 NX92025 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view
Private L G Black Second World War, 1939–45 NX49329 (N90471) Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view
Corporal S R Blanch Second World War, 1939–45 NX84780 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view
Sapper W A Blanch Second World War, 1939–45 NX146886 (N163229) Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view

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Address
Bicentennial Park
Kable Avenue
Tamworth NSW 2340
Local Government Area
Tamworth Regional Council
Setting
Garden/park
Location status
Original location
Memorial type
Board/roll/plaque/tablet
Monument
Recorded by
Graham Wilson
Year of construction
1996-1997
Dedication date
09 February 1997
Conflict/s
Second World War, 1939–45
Materials
Bronze
Granite
Other stone