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1925 (State Library of Queensland)
1925 (State Library of Queensland)

Photographs supplied by Diane Watson / John Huth

The monument was erected by the residents of Drayton and District to commemorate those who died in service or were killed in action in World War One. A plaque was added at a later date to commemorate those who died in service or were killed in action in World War Two and the Korean War.

The unveiling and dedication of Drayton and District Fallen Soldiers Memorial on the 28th June 1924 attracted a large gathering. Accompanying Lieutenant Colonel Fortescue, who unveiled the monument was Lieutenant  W.H.Hilless area officer of the 25th Battalion which provided a firing party with Captain N.G. Hatton in charge. After the unveiling ceremony three volleys were fired by the trainees and "The Last Post" was sounded.
The Brisbane Courier , 30th June 1924.

Location

Address:Brisbane & Luck Streets, Drayton Soldiers Memorial Park, Drayton, 4350
State:QLD
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -27.598358
Long: 151.917219
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:Multiple
Monument Manufacturer:Bruce Brothers (Toowoomba, QLD)

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Saturday 28th June, 1924
Front Inscription

In Memoriam
[ Names ]

In Memoriam.  Second World War 1939 - 1945
[ Names ]

Korea 1950 - 1953
[ Name ]

Left Side Inscription

"Their name liveth for evermore"

 

Back Inscription

The Great War

War declared
Aug. 4th 1914.

Armistice Day
Nov. 11th 1918.

Treaty of Peace
Signed - June 28th 1919.

Right Side Inscription

Erected by the residents of Drayton & District

In grateful remembrance of those residents who fell in the Great War.

Source: MA,MIV,SKP,QWMR
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