Woodford Avenue Of Honour

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Location Archer Street, Woodford, Moreton Bay - Queensland, Australia
Type living
Description

An avenue of trees which were planted on the 25th April 1920 commemorates the soldiers from the Woodford district who died in service or were killed in action during World War One.

Each tree has a plaque with a soldier`s name on it.

The Woodford sub-branch of the R.S. and S.I.L.A. held an Anzac Day service in the Alexandra Hall on Sunday. The service was conducted by Rev. E. Axeleen (late Sergeant of the A.I.F.), and on the platforrn with him were representatives of the Caboolture Shire Council and the president and hon. secretary of the Woodford sub-branch R.S.S.I.L.A. Later a service was held, at which trees planted to the memory of 24 men who died on service were dedicated to their memory.
The Brisbane Courier (Qld), 27 April 1920.

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Established Not yet discovered
Commenced Not yet discovered
Opened 25 April 1920
Condition

Good

Conflict World War 1

Tree

Showing 21 Trees in avenue

Woodford AOH 01

Planted: 25 Apr 1920
Plaque: Yes

BEANLAND, Charles Henri

Service number 4079
Second Lieutenant
25th Infantry Battalion
AIF WW1
Born 17 Oct 1895

Woodford AOH 02

Planted: 25 Apr 1920
Plaque: Yes

BLAKE, Sidney Walter Colin

Service number 5296
Private
26th Infantry Battalion
AIF WW1
Born 27 Sep 1897

Woodford AOH 03

Planted: 25 Apr 1920
Plaque: Yes

BLEAKLEY, Arthur John Montgomery

Service number 2568
Private
12th Infantry Battalion
AIF WW1
Born 1892

Woodford AOH 04

Planted: 25 Apr 1920
Plaque: Yes

COCHRAN, James

Service number 4991
Private
25th Infantry Battalion
AIF WW1
Born 3 Jun 1896

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