Wisemans Ferry and District War Memorial Middle Image Image Image Image Image Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background The sandstone memorial comprises an obelisk, standing on top of a centre column and plinth. The column is in the 'Sentry Box' style and was designed to accommodate the 1-metre-tall bronze sculpture of a First World War Australian Digger. The sculpture, commissioned at a cost of $21,000, is the work of Hungarian-born Alex Kolozsy. Black granite from the Grandee Granite Quarry in the Mulyandry district was used to form the Sentry Box archway, which has the inscription 'Valour/Honour' engraved on either side of the entrance. The plinth, or base, of the Sentry Box bears the unveiling plaque. The plinth received a 'Convict picked and margined' makeover from local stonemason Paul McKinley to complement the district's colonial convict heritage. The obelisk, which was the final stage of construction of the memorial, was to undergo three design changes before completion. To obtain a single, 2.4-metre-long log of light grey stone, without grain or flaw, proved to be very difficult. This resulted in a compromise, including a change in height/concept to accommodate the join. The obelisk inscription 'Sacred to their Memory' was the work of Central Coast stonemason Jon Bye. The sides of the obelisk house four large bronze plaques, representing the three service branches and the Merchant Navy. Following approval from Hornsby Council, the memorial committee was formed in 5 October 2010 to construct a fitting memorial in honour of the men and women who departed the district for service in times of war. The memorial was designed by Wayne Moore & Neil Marsh and completed one week before Anzac Day 2015. It is located in a community reserve, adjacent to the Wisemans Ferry Bowling Club. Inscription Obelisk - front Sacred to their Memory North panel Wisemans Ferry & District World War 1 Nominal Roll & Roll of Honour [27 names] Post W.W.2 Nominal Roll I.S.A.F. Afghan. [Two names] South panel Wisemans Ferry & District World War 2 Nominal Roll [55 names] East panel This memorial was erected by the community of Wisemans Ferry in memory of the men & women who departed this district and in honour of those who served and sacrificed their lives during the South Africa (Boer War) 1899–1902 The Great War of 1914–1918 World War II 1939–1945 Malaya/Borneo 1948–1960 Korea 1950–1953 Vietnam 1962–1972 U.N. Peacekeepers "Ode" They shall grow not old As we that are left grow old Age shall not weary them Nor the years condemn At the going down of the sun And in the morning We will remember them Lest we forget West face [inscribed to the left and right of statue] Valour Honour West face, plaque This memorial was unveiled on 25th April 2015 by Mrs. Dyras Thompson to commemorate the "Centenary of Anzac" Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Public Reserve Old Northern Road Wisemans Ferry NSW 2775 Local Government Area Hornsby Shire Setting Roadside Memorial type Obelisk Recorded by Wayne Moore Year of construction 2015 Dedication date 25 April 2015 Conflict/s South African War (Boer War), 1899–1902 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 Peacekeeping, 1947–present Materials Bronze Granite Sandstone