Wyong War Memorial

Details

Location Wyong Town Park, Alison Road & Rankens Court, Wyong, Wyong Shire - New South Wales, Australia
Type memorial
Description

Originally the polished trachyte column and was located in Railway Square and unveiled by Sir Granville Ryrie in 1923 (ANZAC Day), for a cost of some £700. On top of the column is a red granite orb, and the square base is mounted on a broader concrete base with three steps up on each side.

Built William Martyn (architect)
Opened 25 April 1923 by Sir Granville Ryrie
Inscription

1914 1919

In memory of Wyong heroes

[ Names ]

"Thine, O Lord is the victory"

This monument was erected in honor of those who enlisted from this District for service in the Great War 1914 - 1919

Plaque :

Dedicated to those who served and those who died in World War I

Right Side Inscription
Roll of Honour

[ Names ]

Plaque:
Dedicated to those who served and those who died in World War II

1939-1945

Plaque:

To commemorate the Re-Dedication of this Memorial erected to the memory of Servicemen and Women involved in all conflicts from World War 1 to the present day and re-established at this site.

This tablet was unveiled by Paul Crittenden, MP on the 16th day of April 1994 and is a symbol of appreciation to Wyong Shire Council from Wyong Sub-Branch Returned & Services League of Australia

Condition

Good

Names

Showing 4 people of interest from memorial

RILEY, Claude Ernest

Service number 2138
Lance Corporal
35th Infantry Battalion
AIF WW1
Born 21 Apr 1894

TATE, Eric Austin

Service number 2926
Sergeant
20th Infantry Battalion
AIF WW1
Born 1892

KELLE, Leonard Jean

Service number 1542
Private
1st Infantry Battalion
AIF WW1
Born 29 Aug 1880

GOLDSMITH, Raymond Leslie

Service number 1537
Private
3rd Infantry Battalion
AIF WW1
Born Nov 1893

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