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Geranium War MemorialPrint Page 
03-April-2018
Photographs supplied by Arthur Garland
The War Memorial commemorates those from the district who died in service or were killed in action during World War One and World War Two.
The Cross of Sacrifice which has been erected in the Soldiers' Memorial Park was unveiled by Mr. A. G Sharrad, who was introduced by the president of the Geranium sub-branch of the RSL (Mr. H. Hollitt) . The cross was then dedicated by Rev. Harry Griffiths of Murray Bridge. Rev. A. H. Beames and Rev. N. Adcock also assisted in the service. Last Post was sounded by Mr. Glen Melmouth. The cross which is ten feet high bears the names of the men who died in both wars.
The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA), 5 May 1954.
Location
| Address: | Geranium Terrace & Railway Terrace, Soldiers Memorial Park, Geranium, 5301 |
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| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -35.382139 Long: 140.159889 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
Dedication
| Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | May-1954 |
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Front Inscription
LEST WE FORGET
LEST WE FORGET
Left Side Inscription
FOR KING
& COUNTRY
1914 - 1918.
[ Names ]
Right Side Inscription
Source: RVWM, MAFOR KING
& COUNTRY
1939 - 1945.
[ Names ]
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
