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Dorrigo War Memorial

Dorrigo War Memorial
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Col Dixon
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Dorrigo RSL Sub Branch
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Col Dixon
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Description / Background

The Dorrigo War Memorial is a brown stone pillar surmounted by a white stone statue of a soldier, facing east. The names of First World War veterans are carved into the sides of the pillar and coloured gold. Originally established in 1921, dedication and honour roll plaques for those who served in the Second World War have been added at a later date. These plaques are attached to the original stonework. The monument is surrounded by a small garden with ground lighting to illuminate the memorial at night. It forms a roundabout in the centre of the Waterfall Way and Hickory Street intersection. The memorial was rededicated by the Dorrigo community on 25 April 1998. It has since suffered considerable damage in a car accident on 14 May 2020. 

Inscription

Eastern Face - top

In honour and grateful memory of the men who in the Great War 1914-1919.

Gave their lives that we might live

"Lest we forget"

Eastern Face - middle plaque

Re dedicated by the Dorrigo community

25 April 1998

Eastern Face - base

Erected by the residents of Dorrigo

Western Face - top

For King and Empire

1914 - 1919.

Dorrigo's contribution to the Great War. 460 men, 1 nurse.

Western Face - middle plaque

Heroes of 1939-1945 War

who paid the supreme sacrifice.

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
H R McDowell World War 2 view
C McKnight World War 1 view
H McPherson World War 2 view
W Menzies World War 2 view
F Noble World War 1 view
R Owen World War 1 view
W Parker World War 1 view
E Rabbits World War 1 view
S Ramsey World War 1 view
A Ritchie World War 1 view

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Address
Waterfall Way and Hickory Street
Dorrigo NSW 2453
Local Government Area
Bellingen Shire
Setting
Roadside
Memorial type
Column/pillar
Recorded by
Dorrigo RSL Sub Branch and Col Dixon
Year of construction
1921
Dedication date
16 April 1921
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Second World War, 1939–45