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Drayton War MemorialPrint Page 
The Drayton War Memorial was erected by the residents of Drayton and District in remembrance of those residents who died in World War One. A plaque was added to the memorial at a later date to commemorate the fallen of World War Two and Korea.
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 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -27.598358 Long: 151.917219 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
| Monument Manufacturer: | Bruce Brothers (Toowoomba, QLD) |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 28th June, 1924 |
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In Memoriam
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In Memoriam. Second World War 1939 - 1945
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Korea 1950 - 1953
[ Name ]
"Their name liveth for evermore"
The Great War
War declared
Aug. 4th 1914.
Armistice Day
Nov. 11th 1918.
Treaty of Peace
Signed - June 28th 1919.
Erected by the residents of Drayton & District
In grateful remembrance of those residents who fell in the Great War.
