Valla Grand United Order of Oddfellows First World War Roll of Honour Middle Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background The memorial is a roll of honour for members of the Valla branch of the NSW Grand United Order of the Oddfellows, who served in the First World War. It is in the form of a illuminated address, printed in colour on paper and presented in a timber frame behind glass. The top of the page features illustrations of various flags of the allied forces, the eye of God, and three females associated with symbology used by the order. There is also a decorative green border, foliage, and two eternal flames. Nine names are handwritten on the roll and in the bottom left-hand corner is a line to write in the date but it was never filled in. Across from this are three signatures, including the Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master. The roll was designed by the Grand Lodge, presumably with the intention of branches using it to inscribe their own list of names. This is suggested by the two spaces in the inscription where the branch name and number can be handwritten in. On this roll, the branch name 'Valla' and number '8841' were added. The roll was unveiled by the District Master, Brother A J Martin, at the Valla Public Hall on Wednesday, 21 June 1916. The Nambucca and Bellinger News reported on the event on 30 June. They also printed the six names of those listed on the roll at the time, indicating three others were added after the unveiling. Some of the veterans listed on this roll also appear on the Valla First World War Roll of Honour. Access to the memorial is restricted to the opening hours of the Valla Public Hall. Inscription GRAND UNITED ORDER OF ODDFELLOWS NEW SOUTH WALES ROLL OF HONOUR "They served their country in her hour of need." We hereby place on record the names of members of the Valla Branch, No. 8841, who for love of their country and a just cause enlisted for Active Service during the Great War against Germany and her allies, which began on 4th August, 1914, and we hereby express on behalf of our Order the high esteem in which we hold them for their gallantry and heroism. [Names] Date: [Signatures] Related memorials Valla First World War Roll of Honour Valla Public School First World War Honor Roll Valla Vietnam War Roll of Honour Viewmont Public School via Valla First World War Honour Roll Related links Valla (30 Jun 1916) 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 A J Dellarmarta First World War, 1914–18 3288 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Somme 1918 view Driver Henry Denney First World War, 1914–18 5001 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Ypres Salient 1917 view Private Henry Hales First World War, 1914–18 6924 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view Private Albert Mackeney First World War, 1914–18 1171 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view Private Albert J Mohr First World War, 1914–18 1801 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view Private Walter Pomroy First World War, 1914–18 6814 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view Sergeant Arthur Slee First World War, 1914–18 436 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Somme 1916 - 1917 view Corporal Frank Slee First World War, 1914–18 2199 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view Driver Rolfe G Thompson First World War, 1914–18 2204 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Valla Public Hall 451 Valla Road Valla NSW 2448 Local Government Area Nambucca Shire Setting Building – inside Location status Original location Memorial type Board/roll/plaque/tablet Recorded by Graham Wilson Year of construction 1916 Dedication date 21 June 1916 Conflict/s First World War, 1914–18 Materials Glass Timber