Orroroo 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 who died in service or were killed in action in World War One.
The district memorial to fallen soldiers was unveiled on January 6. By 4 o'clock a vast crowd surrounded the monument, which was covered with the Union Jack and the Commonwealth flag. A combined choir from the various churches, with Mrs. Woollacott at the organ, opened the proceedings with the hymn, ''O God our help in ages past." The ceremony of unveiling the memorial was performed by Brigadier-General S. Price-Weir, D.S.O., V.D.
Chronicle (Adelaide), 14 January 1922.
Location
Address: | Second Street (R M Williams Way) , Orroroo, 5431 |
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State: | SA |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -32.733906 Long: 138.612928 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 6th January, 1922 |
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Erected by the residents of the District of Orroroo
In memory of the men who fell in the World War.
1914 - 1918
World War II
1939 - 1945
A tribute to those who served
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Lest We Forget
Roll of Honour
To those who served in Vietnam Conflict
1962 - 1972
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Unveiled by D. St. Clair R.S.L. State Councillor