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Pitt Town War Memorial Park : 25-June-2011
Pitt Town War Memorial Park : 25-June-2011

Photographs supplied by Glen Yeomans

The park commemorates those who have served in the various conflicts in which Australia has been involved. The land for the park was donated by Mrs. E. Brown in memory of her nephew who died as a prisoner of war during World War Two. 

 

Location

Address:Wellesley Street, Pitt Town, 2756
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -33.587263
Long: 150.861627
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

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

Dedication

Left Side Inscription

This land was donated by Mrs E. Brown as a memorial to her nephew NX25775 Signalman Joseph Edward Hobbs 8th Div. A.I.F.

Eldest son of Mr & Mrs H. E. Hobbs of Cattai who died 3rd November 1943 whilst Prisoner of War in Burma

Right Side Inscription

Pitt Town War Memorial Park

Plaque :

Lest We Forget

This plaque is dedicated to the men and women of Pitt Town who served their country in past wars

Erected by the Pitt Town Progress Association - 1995

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