The memorial is a rectangular, grey-granite slab, featuring eight black-marble panels, attached to its front face. Four of the panels contain an honour roll for the First and Second World Wars. A fifth panel lists those who served in the Vietnam War. This plaque also includes badges for the Royal Australian Navy, Australian Imperial Force, and Royal Australian Air Force (R.A.A.F.). All the lettering on the plaques has been incised using sandblasting and then painted gold and gilded.
The slab is approximately 4 metres long. It is positioned on a concrete platform, consisting of three levels. It is approached via a brick pathway that weaves throughout MacKnight Park. A flagpole stands to the right-hand side of the memorial and rosemary bushes and other plants grow along the path.
Work on the memorial started in 1997. Mr John Montgomery, then President of the Urana RSL sub-Branch, and his daughter, Mrs Gaye Rhodes, attempted to contact all the veterans listed on the honour rolls located in the Urana Soldiers' Memorial Hall or their families. Funding was secured through 'Their Service - Our Heritage' and 'Regional War Memorial' grants from the Federal Government, awarded to the sub-Branch. Other financial support came from Urana Shire Council, the sub-Branch itself, and community organisations, including sporting clubs.
The memorial was created in 1998 by Shephard J & Son Monumental Masons of East Wagga Wagga, now known as John Shephard & Son of Wagga Wagga. It was unveiled by Mr Montgomery on Anzac Day, 25 April 1998.
MacKnight Park is open to the public at all times and contains public conveniences and a gazebo. Remembrance Day ceremonies have been held on site since the memorial was erected. It is also the assembly point for the town's Anzac Day March, with the raising of the Australian flag and a small service held there before the procession. The march is led by members of the R.A.A.F., ex-service personnel, school children, and community members. It proceeds from the park to the hall, where patrons are seated for the official speeches and wreath laying.
The hall is locked at all times, except for commemorative celebrations or private functions. A key is available from the Federation Council's office in Urana.
Note: Information for this listing was sourced from historical documents provided by Urana Inc and heritage advice prepared for them in July 2021 by heritage consultant Dr Peter Kabaila.