Railton War MemorialPrint Page 
The War Memorial commemorates those who have served in the various conflicts in which Australia has been involved.
The monument was originally erected to commemorate those who died in service or were killed in action during World War One. The names of those who lost their lives in World War Two were added to the memorial at a later date. Additonal plaques have been added to the memorial including a centenary of ANZAC plaque in 2015, to those who served from 1948 -1972, as well as one to Railton`s RSL Women`s Auxiliary.
The Railton monument to the fallen soldiers is now erected on the site donated to the memorial committee by the Misses Foster. It is in a splendid situation, being on the rising ground just above the post office, and can be seen from every direction for a considerable distance. The memorial committee met recently to decide upon what day the unveiling should take place. There was a record attendance of members, and it was decided to have the ceremony on November 11, and to ask Mr Henry Foster to perform the ceremony. All the ministers in the district have also been invited to attend the unveiling.
The Mercury (Hobart), 9th November 1921.
Note : The “Tasmanian War Memorials Data Base”, compiled by Fred Thornett which is located at the State Library of Tasmania, contains a comprehensive listing of the names on this monument.
Location
| Address: | Foster Street, Railton, 7305 |
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| State: | TAS |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -41.348716 Long: 146.420027 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 11th November, 1921 |
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In Memory of
Our Fallen Soldiers And
Their Comrades Who Fell
In The Great War
(Names)
Faithful Unto Death
World War II 1939 - 1945
(Names)
Who Gave Their Lives In The Cause
Of Freedom
Plaque :
In recognition of
Railton Women`s Auxiliary past,
present and future members
formed in 1948
We Also Served
THIER NAMES LIVETH
FOR EVERMORE
Plaque :
Centenary of ANZAC
2015
The Railton RSL & Community
erected this plaque in memory
of the first ANZAC landing
1915
Lest We Forget
ERECTED BY THE
RESIDENTS OF RAILTON
AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS
OCTOBER 1921
Plaque:
DEDICATED TO THE MEN AND WOMEN OF
THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY,
ARMY AND AIR FORCE WHO SERVED IN
KOREA, MALAYA, BORNEO AND VIETNAM
FROM 1948 - 1972.
