Kandos War Memorial WallPrint Page
The wall commemorates those who have served in the various conflicts in which Australia has been involved.
It was erected by Mid-Western Regional Council in cooperation with the Kandos RSL Sub-Branch. A garden of roses and rosemary have been planted adjacent to the wall. The brick wall is topped with sloping sandstone tiles to which the RSL Sub-Branch affixed nine commemorative brass plaques.
Location
Address: | 48 Angus Avenue, Kandos Community Centre , Kandos, 2848 |
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State: | NSW |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -32.859014 Long: 149.974963 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Structure |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Thursday 16th September, 2010 |
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Plaque :
This memorial was officially opened by Gerard Martin, MP Member for Bathurst
19th September 2010
Plaque :
In memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice in
The Great War
World War II
Korean War
Vietnam War
And all other wars and conflicts
Lest We Forget
Plaque :
Reveille
To wake the troops, ready for the coming day.
The Last Post
The day has ended.
The battle is over.
Troops to rest.
Lest We Forget
Plaque :
The Ode
They shall grow not old as we that are left grow old.
Age shall not weary them, not the years condemn,
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
Lest We Forget
Plaque :
This memorial has been erected in memory of all Servicemen and women who paid the supreme sacrifice, in all wars and to all those who served their community at home and abroad.
Plaque :
These plaques were erected by Kandos R.S.L. Sub-Branch
2010
Plaque :
Vietnam War
3. 8. 1962 – 1. 1. 1973
Number enlisted : 42,700 Army
2,825 RAN
4,443 RAAF
Killed in action 520 Army
Died of wounds and other causes :
Wounded : 2,398
Plaque :
Vietnam
Plaque :
Those who served in the Vietnam War born in the Kandos - Rylestone District
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Plaque :
In memory of William (Bill) Odgers
Australian Army N197033 World War II
Donated & built by his son Raymond Odgers