Stratford War MemorialPrint Page 
The War Memorial commemorates those from the Avon Shire who served in the various conflicts in which Australia has been involved.
The memorial was originally erected to commemorate district soldiers who died in service or were killed in action in World War One with the names of those who died in service or were killed in action in World War Two added at a later date.
Additional plaques have been added to commemorate those who have served in Post World War Two conflicts.
The unveiling of the memorial to the fallen soldiers of the Avon Shire Council at Stratford on Sunday afternoon last was witnessed by a large gathering from all parts of the shire. Also in attendance were Mr. J. W. MCLachlan, M.L.A., and Cr. Bolitho, who was president of the Sale Soldiers' Memorial Committee, and Mrs Bolitho. The memorial, which is in the form of a column composed of Victorian granite, occupies a prominent position and was erected at a cost £320. On it are inscribed ihe names of 46 fallen soldiers.
Gippsland Times (Vic), 6 November 1924.
Location
| Address: | Tyers Street (Princes Highway) , Memorial Park, Stratford, 3862 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.965219 Long: 147.079735 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 2nd November, 1924 |
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GREAT WAR
1914 -1918
Remember With
Thanksgiving The Faithful
Men Who Went Forth From
The Avon Shire For God
And Right.
The Names Of Those Who
Returned Not Again Are
Hereon Inscribed To Be
Honored For Evermore.
[ Names ]
SECOND WORLD
WAR
[ Names ]
Plaque :
VIETNAM WAR
Plaque :
KOREAN WAR
1950 - 1953 1953 - 1956
Active Service Peacekeeping
(Names)
