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1920 : State Library of South Australia - B-29365
1920 : State Library of South Australia - B-29365

Photographs supplied by Roger Johnson / Mary Beaven

The Soldiers Memorial was originally erected to commemorate those from the district who served in World War One. The tablet erected in memory of the seven Birdwood boys who lost their lives was unveiled on the 5th November 1938. The names of those who served in World War Two were added at a later date.

This pretty village, named after Gen. Birdwood, was gay with bunting and bristling with excitement on Monday, when Gen. Sir William Birdwood and staff visited the town to lay the foundation stone of a war memorial arch paid for by public subscription and local patriotic effort. The pedestals are of granite, the columns of marble, the arch of reinforced concrete inlaid with marble panels. The height is about 20 feet, over all, and the cost about £500. Seven local soldiers made the supreme sacrifice during the war overseas.
The Register (Adelaide), 16th March 1920.

Location

Address:Shannon Street, Birdwood, 5234
State:SA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -34.819743
Long: 138.958594
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:Multiple

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Monday 15th March, 1920
Front Inscription

     BIRDWOOD

SOLDIERS - MEMORIAL        

 

Left Side Inscription

In Grateful
Memory Of 

[ Names ]

Who Made The Supreme Sacrifice
In The World`s Great War 1914 / 18.

But no; the brave die never,
Being deathless they but change
Their country's arms for more,
Their country's heart

Also Of Those Who Fell In The War
             1939 / 45
             [ Names ]

 "We Will Remember Them"

Plaque :

  IN MEMORY OF 
The Seven Birdwood Boys
  Who Gave Their Lives
   In The Great War
      1914  - 1918.

 

Right Side Inscription

   In Honor
       Of 

[ Names ]

Who Enlisted In The 
World`s Great War 1914 / 18

Plaque :

This Stone Was Laid
By The Soldiers Beloved General 
SIR WILLIAM BIRDWOOD. K.C.M.G., D.S.O.
On March 15th 1920

 

Source: MA,RVWM
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