Gundagai War MemorialPrint Page
The monument commemorates those who have served in the various conflicts in which Australia has been involved.
It was originally erected to commemorate those from Gundagai and District who served in World War One. The foundation stone was laid by Major-General Cox on the 24th May 1928.
Saturday last, just ten years after the conclusion of the terrible world war, over a thousand folk stood bare headed in Sheridan-street while Brigadier General Cox unveiled a memorial monument erected in memory of the Gundagai town and district heroes who offered their services therein in defence of their country. The Memorial Monument is an imposing structure, weighing over 32 tons, and Mr. F. Rusconi deserves congratulations for the excellent work he put into its erection.
The trachyte base has a polished panel on each side, and on the western panel is the inscription: 'Erected to the Glory of God and the Honor of Brave Men by a grateful People. Great War 1914 — 1918.'
The Gundagai Independent (NSW), 12 November 1928.
Location
Address: | Sheridan & Virgil Streets, Gundagai, 2722 |
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State: | NSW |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -35.066513 Long: 148.109829 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Monument |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
Designer: | Mr F. Rusconi |
Link: | http://www.warmemorialsregister.nsw… |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 10th November, 1928 |
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Killed in action
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Erected to the glory of God and the honor of brave men by a grateful people.
Great War 1914 – 1918
Enlisted
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In memory of those who served from Gundagai District
1939 - 45 Korean & Vietnam Wars
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Enlisted
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Enlisted
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This stone was laid by Major General C. F. Cox D.S.O. V.D. on May 24th 1928