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Howlong War Memorial : 17-January-2013
Howlong War Memorial : 17-January-2013

Photographs supplied by Glen Yeomans / Tom Bird

The monument commemorates those who have served in the various conflicts in which Australia has been involved. 

It was originally erected to commemorate those who served in World War One.  The names of those who died in service or were killed in action in World War Two were added at a later date. 

The monument was re-dedicated in 2007 to all those who serve and have served in the Armed Forces of Australia. 

On ANZAC Day the soldiers' memorial was unveiled at Howlong. This monument is built of Harcourt granite on a basalt foundation. Numerous wreaths were placed on the monument. The inscription on the memorial reads: — "Erected by the residents of Howlong and district in honor of those who served, and in loving memory of those who fell in the Great War, 1914-18. Bromfield, W. H. ; Hartley, D. ; Koehn. F. W. ; Kruse, W. ; Leseberg, J.A. ; Murdoch, W. R. ; Proctor, W. ; Sheehan, J. ; Wilkinson, W."  These are the men who fell, a separate honor roll having been already unveiled to those who served. The monument and fence are to cost approximately £360. The ladies of Howlong raised £100 by means of a bazaar and sale of work, and £93 was handed over by the Red Cross ladies at Howlong. 
Albury Banner and Wodonga Express (NSW),  
28 April 1922.

 

Location

Address:Hawkins Street (Riverina Highway) & Larmer Street, Lowe Square, Howlong, 2643
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -35.980937
Long: 146.634654
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:Multiple
Link:http://www.warmemorialsregister.nsw…

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Tuesday 25th April, 1922
Front Inscription

Lest We Forget

Erected by the residents of Howlong and District

In honour of those who served and in loving memory of those who fell in the Great War

1914 - 1918

[ Names ]

 

Back Inscription

Lest We Forget

We acknowledge those who served, and those who made the supreme sacrifice.

Colonial Period 1789 - 1901

New Zealand : Maori Wars  1861 - 64
Sudan :  March - June 1885
South Africa : Boer War  1899 - 1902
China : Boxer Rebellion 1900 - 1901

Since Federation 1901 -

First World War  1914 - 18
Second World War  1939 - 45
Occupation of Japan  1946 - 51
Peacekeeping  1947 -
Malayan Emergency  1950 - 60
Vietnam War  1962 - 75
Indonesian Confrontation 1963 - 1966
Iraq : the First Gulf War  1990 - 91
Afghanistan  2001 - 2014
Iraq : the Second Gulf War  2003 - 09

Right Side Inscription

Lest We Forget

In honour of those who served and in loving memory of those who fell in World War II

1939 - 1945

[ Names ]

Inscription in Proximity

The Howlong Community commemorates the re-dedication of the Memorial to all personnel who serve and have served in the Armed Forces of Australia

Lest We Forget

Unveiled by the Hon. Sussan Ley MP  Member for Farrer on 21st October 2007

Proudly provided by Howlong Country Golf Club 

Source: MA,SKP,NRWM
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au