Wallsend Soldier's Memorial, Wallsend, New South Wales, Australia

Wallsend Soldier's Memorial

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Location	Wallsend Park, Cowper Street, Wallsend, Newcastle - New South Wales, Australia
Type	memorial
Description	The monument is a sandstone tapered obelisk on which rests an elevated marble alcove, supported by four columns and was originally erected to commemorate those from the district who served in World War One. The names of those who died in service or were killed in action are listed on marble rolls in the alcove. A plaque was added at a later date to commemorate those who died in service or were killed in action in World War Two, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. A marble plaque was added in 2015 to commemorate the ANZAC Centenary. Read more...
Built	Not yet discovered
Opened	24 May 1919 by Hon, John Estell M.L.A.
Inscription	Our heroes who fought and fell in the Great War 1914 -1918 In memory of [ Names ] Plaque : Commemorating the Centenary of ANZAC 1915 - 2015 [ Names ] Plaque : A tribute of honour to sons and citizens of glorious memory All for each and each for all twas thus they heard the Empire`s call for freedom home and motherland Plaque : Red Cross Contingent They were also ready and their names liveth for evermore Matron B. Lowrey Matron A. Cuthbertson Sister I. E. Lovell Sister L. Abell Royal Red Cross Nurse E. Scott Left Side Inscription [ Names ] Plaque : This monument was unveiled on the 24th May 1919 by the Hon. John Estell M.L.A. Adam Cook Town Clerk Thomas Abel Esq J.P. Mayor Back Inscription [ Names ] Plaque : To those who paid the supreme sacrifice 1939 - 45 - Korea - Vietnam Right Side Inscription [ Names ] Plaque : Erected by public subscription In commemoration of service and sacrifice in the world`s greatest war 1914 - 1918
Condition	Good