Myrtleford War Memorial

Details

Location Ovens Highway & Clyde Street, Myrtleford, Alpine - Victoria, Australia
Type memorial
Description

Large Grey Granite plinth with white marble soldier at top - fronted by 2 granite pillars with wrought iron gates

The Myrtleford Progress Association has decided to appeal to the public, through the medium of the " Mail," for funds to erect a fitting memorial to the gallant soldiers of our town and district who have sacrificed their position, comfort, health lives in the glorious cause of Justice and Humanity. We appeal to your patriotism and generosity to assist in this worthy object of perpetuating the memory of the brave lads who have gone forth to fight, and, if need be, to die, that we may live and enjoy the cherished liberties handed down to us by our forefathers.

We feel that no special pleading is needed to touch the hearts of citizens and bring to them a sense of their obligations to Australia's brave sons who have given their all in the sacred cause of civilisation. It is suggested to commemorate the deeds of our brave boys by a suitably designed memorial in the triangular allotment near the Post Office. A public meeting will be called to decide on the form of memorial. The Association respectfully invites the hearty co-operation and support of every patriot in the Town and District. Donations will be gratefully received and acknowledged in the " Mail" each week.
Myrtleford Mail and Whorouly Witness (Vic), 12 April 1917.

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Inscription

In Memoriam

[ Names ]

ERECTED BY THE RESIDENTS
OF
MYRTLEFORD AND DISTRICT
AS A TRIBUTE
TO THE MEN WHO ENLISTED
AND IN MEMORY OF THOSE
WHO MADE THE SUPREME SACRIFICE
IN THE GREAT WAR
1914 - 1919

Left Side Inscription
Active Enlistments
[Names]

[Left Front Pillar]
A Tribute To
All Who Served

1939 - 1945

Back Inscription
Active Enlistments
[ Names ]
Right Side Inscription
Active Enlistments
[Names]

[Right Front Pillar]
Those Who Made
The Supreme Sacrifice

[ Names ]

Condition

Good

Names

Showing 8 people of interest from memorial

CARTHEW, Charles

Lieutenant
8th Light Horse Regiment
AIF WW1
Born 5 Mar 1882

LOWERSON, Albert David

Service number V8081
Sergeant
2/8 Training Battalion
Australian Military Forces (WW2)
Born 2 Aug 1896

MCDONALD, Harold Norman

Service number 2695
Private
59th Infantry Battalion
AIF WW1
Born Dec 1892

ROTHERY, Elizabeth

Service number N/A
Staff Nurse
Australian Army Nursing Service (WW1)
AIF WW1
Born 2 Nov 1885

O'DONNELL, Alice Margaret

Service number VFX11...
Sister
Born 15 Jun 1901

MILNE, George Eric

Service number 795
Captain
46th Infantry Battalion
AIF WW1

MATTHEWS, James Edward

Service number 3174
Private
60th Infantry Battalion
AIF WW1
Born Nov 1896

GILBERT, Leon Patrick

Service number 410972
Sergeant
Born 24 Mar 1923

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