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Wyrallah Presbyterian Church Great War Roll of Honor

Wyrallah Presbyterian Church Great War Roll of Honor
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Wyrallah Presbyterian Church Great War Roll of Honor
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Wyrallah Presbyterian Church Great War Roll of Honor, close-up of names
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Description / Background

This war memorial is an honour roll for the First World War. It consists of a white marble tablet, shaped like an unfurled scroll. It is mounted on a black backing board and neatly framed in timber. 

The names of 28 men from the Wyrallah Presbyterian Church who served in the war are inscribed on the tablet. Each name is highlighted in black. They are not in alphabetical order. 

The memorial was dedicated at the church on 5 August 1917 by Reverend G. W. McAlpine. The service was reported in the Northern Star on 7 August. Reverend McAlpine addressed the congregation and traced the history of the Bismarck Empire and its involvement in the war. After unveiling the memorial , he "said it pained him to know that some of the men whose names were inscribed there had paid the great price" but their service had created a "true foundation on which is to be built up that mighty temple which stands for righteousness, liberty and peace."

When describing the roll, the article said: 

The tablet, which occupies a space on the wall to the right of the chancel, is of white marble, fashioned to represent a partly unrolled parchment, on which the names of men appear, with a background of now rare Belgian black marble, the whole resting on a base of hand carved Omaru stone of floral design. 

This description differs to the memorial currently located in the Wyrallah Hall, so it may have been refurbished at some stage. It is possible the 'floral stone' may have been lost, damaged, or removed. 

Access to view the memorial is restricted to the opening hours of the hall. 

Inscription

God save the King

To the glory of God

and

in honor

of members of this church who

took part in the Great War 1914

Roll of Honor

[Names]

Veterans listed on this memorial

Veterans listed on this memorial

Last held rank Given name Family name Conflict/s Service No. Service Campaign Read more
Private R McDonald First World War, 1914–18 1552 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Private W G McDonald First World War, 1914–18 2766 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Sergeant W L McDonald First World War, 1914–18 24 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
V A C McDonald First World War, 1914–18 view
Captain A J McKenzie First World War, 1914–18 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Private D R McPherson First World War, 1914–18 11509 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Lance Corporal J B McPherson First World War, 1914–18 2926 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Private W H McPherson First World War, 1914–18 2951 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Private W N McPherson First World War, 1914–18 3172 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Major C A H Munro First World War, 1914–18 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view

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Address
Wyrallah Community Hall
24a Bridge Street
Wyrallah NSW 2480
Local Government Area
Lismore, City of
Setting
Building – inside
Location status
Moved/altered
Memorial type
Board/roll/plaque/tablet
Recorded by
Graham Wilson
Year of construction
1917
Dedication date
05 August 1917
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Materials
Marble
Timber