Werris Creek War Memorial Middle Image Image Image Image Image Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background The Werris Creek War Memorial is located on a grassed island in the middle of Anzac Parade, Werris Creek, near the intersection with Single Street. The focal point for various commemorative services held in the town throughout the year, this war memorial has evolved over time. The original elements of the memorial are grouped together in the centre of the island. The main element is the clock tower, which is topped by two 'Ode' torches and has several plaques attached to its base. It is accompanied by a flagpoles and two Howitzer Mortars, positioned at the front and rear of the tower. They were captured by the 17th Battalion of the Australian Imperial Force at Broodseinde on 3 November 1917. The clock tower was dedicated on 22 April 1975 and the torches were dedicated on 8 August 1995. In 2020–2021, the memorial was refurbished and extended. These works included the installation of six laser cut-out panels, paying tribute to veterans of the Australian Army, Royal Australian Navy, Royal Australian Air Force, and Women's Services. Also added were four plinths with plaques and the Werris Creek Community Members Military Service Roll 1914–2018. New kerbing and a concrete path for mobility access were also installed. Four of the cut-out panels were provided through the Community Building Partnerships NSW Government Grant 2020. The presentation was made to the Werris Creek RSL sub-Branch on 21 December 2020. The cut-outs were officially unveiled by the Honourable Member for Tamworth, Mr Kevin Adderson. Inscription Clock tower - plaque 1 Lest we forget Clock tower - plaque 2 1914–1918 Clock tower - plaque 3 1939–1945 Clock tower - plaque 4 Malaysia 1948–1960 Clock tower - plaque 5 Vietnam 1960–1972 Clock tower - plaque 6 These Ode Torches were installed to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the end of World War II. 8 August 1995. Clock tower - plaque 7 This plaque was placed to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the end of World War II. 15 August 2005. Plinth - plaque 1 This plaque is dedicated to those who served in the Cold War 1980–1986 Plinth - plaque 2 This plaque is dedicated to all who served in the Liberation of Kuwait 1990–1991 Plinth - plaque 3 This plaque is dedicated to all who have served in the Australian Military Forces ARMY - NAVY - AIRFORCE & to those who are currently serving Plinth - plaque 4 This plaque is dedicated to those who have served and those who are still Serving in Afghanistan, The Middle East and Iraq 2001–Present (2019) Plaque This plaque is laid in recognition of the financial contributions towards the service roll and later cut-outs within the remembrance area of Anzac Parade. Assistance received from the Community Building Partnerships via Smarty Grants, the Werris Creek RSL Sub-Branch and the Member for Tamworth Mr Ken Anderson. Related memorials Werris Creek Community Members Military Service Roll 1914–2018 Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Anzac Parade Werris Creek NSW 2341 Local Government Area Liverpool Plains Shire Setting Roadside Location status Original location Memorial type Clock/clock tower/sundial Statue/sculpture/artwork War trophy Recorded by Graham Wilson. Liverpool Plains Shire Council. Year of construction 1949–1951; 2020–2021 Conflict/s First World War, 1914–18 Second World War, 1939–45 Korean War, 1950–53 Malayan Emergency, 1950–60 Indonesian Confrontation, 1963–66 Vietnam War, 1962–75 Iraq: the First Gulf War, 1990–91 Afghanistan, 2001–present Iraq: the Second Gulf War, 2003–09 Peacekeeping, 1947–present Materials Concrete Metal Other stone