Balmoral War MemorialPrint Page
The monument was erected to commemorate those who died in service or were killed in action in World War One.
The names of those who who died in service or were killed in action in World War Two were added at a later date.
A plaque commemorating King George V is also located on the monument.
At Balmoral on Friday afternoon a monument that has been erected to memorialise the district soldiers who fell in the war was unveiled in the presence of a large assemblage. Cr. M. R. Wood presided, and the unveiliing ceremony was performed by Mr. A. S . Rogers, M.H.R, Sir Walter Manifold M.L.C., and the Rev. J.L. King also delivered addresses.
Horsham Times (Vic), 23 May 1922.
Location
Address: | Coleraine - Balmoral Road & Stirling Street, Balmoral, 3407 |
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State: | VIC |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.249011 Long: 141.840472 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Monument |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Friday 19th May, 1922 |
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Erected by the residents of Balmoral & District
In loving memory of our soldiers who gave their lives in the World War
1914 - 1918
For God King and country
Plaque:
In memory of King George. V.
1910 - 1936
This tablet was erected by the citizens of Balmoral and District
Lest We Forget
1939 - 45
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