Crookwell War Memorial, Crookwell, New South Wales, Australia

Crookwell War Memorial

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Location	Memorial Park, Spring & Marsden Streets, Crookwell, Upper Lachlan Shire - New South Wales, Australia
Type	memorial
Description	The main structure, built in 1967, consists of a concrete shell sheltering a central Cross of Sacrifice. On either side stand two granite columns, commemorating World War One veterans. These columns were originally part of the Memorial Gate which was situated at the entrance to the Park. This Gate was installed in 1925. In front is the new memorial which was unveiled on the 29th March 2003. This is of sandstone block construction with bronze honour rolls attached. These plaques list all local servicemen who served from the Boer War to the Vietnam War and also contains a plaque dedicated to those who served in Korea. Also includes names of those Soldier Settlers in WWI and WWII in the area Read more...
Built	Not yet discovered
Opened	25 April 1966
Inscription	LEST WE FORGET Plaque: THIS MEMORIAL WAS UNVEILED BY CLR.C.H.ANDERSON PRESIDENT CROOKWELL SHIRE COUNCIL AND DEDICATED BY MR.E.W.GAY PRESIDENT CROOKWELL R.S.L. SUB BRANCH ANZAC DAY 25th APRIL 1966 Plaque: In Memory Of The Fallen And The Unknown Australian Soldier 75th Anniversary Of Remembrance Day 11.11.93 Plaque: IN MEMORY OF THE FALLEN These Memorials Were Unveiled By Cr.G.B.McGuiness Mayor Of Crookwell Shire Council And Dedicated By Mr.F.W. Druett President Of The Crookwell Sub-Branch Of The Returned Services League On the 15th August 1995 Commemorating The 50th Anniversary Of The End Of World War 11. Names on marble posts and new memorial
Condition	Good