Winchelsea WWI Memorial, Winchelsea, Victoria, Australia

Winchelsea WWI Memorial Back to Search

Location	Princes Highway & Palmer Street, Winchelsea, Surf Coast - Victoria, Australia
Type	memorial
Description	Standing over 3.6m in height, the glass art panels feature imagery sourced form the Australian War Memorial and colour grades that unite them with the bluestone plinth.
Built	Built and designed by Australian Quality Landscaping.
Opened	Not yet discovered
Inscription	In memory of the MEN & WOMEN OF WINCHELSEA AND DISTRICT who served in WW1 1914 - 18 [Names] Left Side Inscription The Gallant Winchelsea And District Soldiers Of The 14th Battalion Jacka`s Mob [ Names ] In memory of Captain Albert Jacka V.C. M.C. & bar D Company, 14th Battalion, 4th Brigade, 1st Division A.I.F. The First Australian Victoria Cross Recipent WW1 1914 - 1918 For most conspicuous bravery on the night of 19 - 20 May 1915 at Courtney`s Post, Gallipoli Peninsula Right Side Inscription WW1 AUSTRALIAN VICTORIA CROSS RECIPIENTS [ Names ] Inscription in Proximity Winchelsea World War I Memorial Support for this project has been provided by the Victorian Government, Victorian Veterans` Council, Department of Veterans` Affairs and Surf Coast Shire Council
Condition	Good