Neutral Bay Superior Public School Honour Roll, Neutral Bay, New South Wales, Australia

Neutral Bay Superior Public School Honour Roll

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Location	Neutral Bay Public School, 175 Ben Boyd Road, Neutral Bay, North Sydney - New South Wales, Australia
Type	honour_roll
Description	The honour roll records the names of ex-students from Neutral Bay Public School who served their country in the First World War. It was unveiled on 18 July 1919 by the Minister of Education. The honour roll is made of stained timber (frames, panels, scrolls) with gold gilding and patriotic artwork (Union Jack and Red Ensign flags). In all, 402 ex-students of Neutral Bay Public School served in the war, 45 of whom did not return. Ex-students who gained distinguished honours include the youngest Australian soldier to serve in the war (Leonard Jackson, 13 years old) and Lieutenant Colonel D. Marks, DSO, MC, Croix de Guerre and White Eagle of Serbia. The honour roll hangs in the administration foyer of Neutral Bay Public School. Read more...
Built	Not yet discovered
Opened	18 July 1919 by Hon. AGF James M.L.A Minister for Education. A. Cousins Head Teacher.
Inscription	Neutral Bay Superior Public School Ex-pupils who nobly responded to The Empires Call to defend our honour and liberty in the Great War beginning 1914. Above names, left to right: Gallipoli; Romani; Bullecourt; Mont St Quentin; Villers Bretonneux; Messines; Gaza; Pozieres [Names] Bottom centre: Centre panel unveilled 14th May 1915 by W.Anderson Esq., J.P., Mayor of N. Sydney Complete Honor Roll unveiled 18th July 1919 by the Hon. AGF James M.L.A Minister for Education. A. Cousins Head Teacher.
Condition	Good