Tyalgum District Second World War Roll of Honour Middle Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background The memorial is a simply designed timber roll of honour, made from maple. It has a Norman-shaped top and decorative columns on each side. The roll lists the names of six local men, as well as the causes, dates and places of their deaths. The names and inscription are painted on the board in gold. The unveiling took place in the Tyalgum Literary Institute, now known as the Tyalgum Community Hall, on Sunday 7 November 1948. The event was well-attended and was covered in detail by the Tweed Daily in their issue of 12 November. The ceremony was jointly conducted by the Church of England and the Church of Christ. The memorial was dedicated by Reverend R.L. Edwards of Murwillumbah, NSW. Mr W. Trim, president of the Tyalgum Welfare and Memorial Committee, "...presented a Bible, as a token of remembrance, to the mother of each of the fallen." The memorial is located inside the Tyalgum Community Hall and access is by appointment/tour. Inscription ROLL OF HONOUR TYALGUM DISTRICT [Names] Lest We Forget Related memorials Tyalgum Great War Roll of Honour Related links WAR MEMORIAL UNVEILED AT TYALGUM (12 Nov 1948) 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 G Choat Second World War, 1939–45 NX47528 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) Malay Barrier 1941–1942 view Flight Sergeant T King Second World War, 1939–45 420798 Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Mediterranean 1940 - 1944 view Private H Longbottom Second World War, 1939–45 NX48071 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) South-West Pacific 1942 - 1945 view Private E McEwan Second World War, 1939–45 NX46608 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) Mediterranean 1940 - 1944 view Corporal J Smith Second World War, 1939–45 NX46498 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view Driver V N Vidler Second World War, 1939–45 NX1196 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) Mediterranean 1940 - 1944 view Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Tyalgum Community Hall Coolamon Street Tyalgum NSW 2484 Local Government Area Tweed Shire Setting Building – inside Location status Original location Memorial type Board/roll/plaque/tablet Recorded by Graham Wilson Year of construction 1948 Dedication date 06 November 1948 Conflict/s First World War, 1914–18 Materials Timber