2nd Regiment, New South Wales Mounted RiflesPrint Page
The stained glass window commemorates officers, non-commissioned officers and men of the 2nd Regiment, New South Wales Mounted Rifles who were killed in action or died in service in the South African (Boer) War.
On Sunday next, November 8, Sir Harry Rawson will, at St. James' Church, unveil the memorial window presented by the officers and men of the 2nd New South Wales Mounted Rifles in memory of their comrades who were killed in action or lost their lives during the South African war. The ceremony will be performed at 3.30 p.m. Upon the conclusion of the service the contingent will march to the Federal Government House grounds, where the Governor will present the South African war medal to the officers and men of the regiment.
Evening News (Sydney), 2 November 1903.
Location
Address: | 173 King Street, St James Anglican Church, St Michael Window, Sydney, 2000 |
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State: | NSW |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.869486 Long: 151.211172 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Window |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | Boer |
Actual Event Start Date: | 11-October-1899 |
Actual Event End Date: | 31-May-1902 |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 8th November, 1903 |
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Window :
Fight the good fight of faith
S. Michael
To the glory of God
And in memory of the Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and men of the 2nd Regiment New South Wales Mounted Rifles who were killed in action or died in the South African War 1901-1902.
Erected by the Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and men of the Regiment as a mark of their esteem to their late comrades.
Plaque below window :
2nd Regiment N.S.W. Mounted Rifles
R.I.P
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