Tamworth Presbyterian Boys' Hostel World War II Honour Roll
Description
This large timber honour roll is dedicated to the young men from the former Tamworth Presbyterian Hostel who served in World War II. It has classical features associated with other Honour Rolls. Once associated with the Tamworth Presbyterian Church, it is now located within the Tamworth City Uniting Church complex.
The Presbyterian Church established a number of boarding hostels that provided accommodation for boys throughout NSW so that they could attend local High Schools. Some hostels were established at Dubbo, Wagga, Parkes, Glen Innes and Stanmore. In time, they closed as boarding schools were established in country areas as well as boarding hostels established by the NSW Department of Education.
Materials
- Timber
Inscription
HONOUR ROLL
1939 - 1945
of Tamworth Presbyterian Boys' Hostel
Veterans listed on this memorial
| Rank | Given Name | Family Name | Conflicts | Fate | Service No. | Service | Unit | Campaign | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lieutenant Colonel | A A | Buckley | Second World War, 1939–45 | NX321 | Australian Army | 2/2nd Aust Infantry Battal | view | ||
| Private | A G | Park | Second World War, 1939–45 | NX84782 | Australian Army | 2/17th Aust Infantry Battalion | view | ||
| B | Norris | Second World War, 1939–45 | view | ||||||
| B | Davidson | Second World War, 1939–45 | view | ||||||
| B | Dowe | Second World War, 1939–45 | view | ||||||
| B | Smith | Second World War, 1939–45 | view | ||||||
| Lance Bombardier | B | Skerrett | Second World War, 1939–45 | NX135142 (N164142) | Australian Army | 52nd Comp Anti Aircraftman Regt | view | ||
| C | Pengilley | Second World War, 1939–45 | view | ||||||
| Sergeant | C | Busby | Second World War, 1939–45 | NX204623 | Australian Army | 66th Battalion | view | ||
| Lieutenant | C | Skerrett | Second World War, 1939–45 | NX1761 | Australian Army | 2/2nd Battalion | view |
Address
Dunn Hall, Tamworth Uniting Church
144 Marius Street
Tamworth NSW 2349
Local Government Area
- Tamworth Regional Council
Setting
- Building – inside
Location/surrounding area
In Dunn Hall at Tamworth City Uniting ChurchMemorial type
- Board/plaque/tablet
Recorded by
Graham Wilson OAMConflict/s
- Second World War, 1939–45
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