Lake Cargelligo War Memorial , Lake Cargelligo, New South Wales, Australia

Lake Cargelligo War Memorial

Location	Liberty Park, Lake Street, Lake Cargelligo, Lachlan - New South Wales, Australia
Type	memorial
Description	Red Granite Column Monument - entrance via rising sun arch on column fence ANZAC Day was celebrated at Cargelligo with the unveiling of the Soldiers Memorial Monument. The scene was marked by a brilliant display of bunting, including the colours of the Y.M.C.A. and Red Cross, the latter being represented by the local school children. A procession of girls and boys, headed by two standard bearers, flying the Red Cross, appeared on the scene, forming a pretty and pleasing spectacle. The president of the Lachlan Shire Council, Cr. Dawson, performed the unveiling ceremony, during which wreaths and flowers were placed around the monument. Albury Banner and Wodonga Express (NSW), 4 May 1923, (photo) Sydney Mail, 23 May 1923. Read more...
Built	Not yet discovered
Opened	25 April 1923 by Lachlan Shire Council, Cr. Dawson
Inscription	KILLED IN ACTION (Names) LEST WE FORGET ERECTED BY THE PEOPLE OF LAKE CARGELLIGO & DISTRICT TO HONOUR THE BRAVE WHO TOOK PART IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 1918 1939 -1945 (Names) Left Side Inscription THESE MILITARY AWARDS AND DECORATIONS WERE GIVEN TO THE FOLLOWING SERVICEMEN FOR CONSPICUOUS SERVICE, COURAGE AND BRAVERY IN ACTION (Names, Campaigns, Awards) Back Inscription SERVED ABROAD (Names) THOSE WHO SERVED BOER WAR 1899 -1902 (Names) TO THOSE WHO SERVED (NAMES) DEDICATED 25TH APRIL 1990 IN MEMORY OF KOREA 1950 -1956
Condition	Good