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The honour roll commemorates those connected with the church who served in World War One and World War Two.

The names listed on the roll are of those who died in service or were killed in action, and those who returned. The Board was originally located in the Congregational Church and was relocated to the Uniting Church when the Church combined with Presbyterian and Methodist Churches to create the Uniting Church.

A temporary honour board was unveiled in the Congregational Church on the 15th May 1916 by Mr J. Lowe with a permanent board to be erected at the conclusion of the war. The honour board which contains the names of 42 volunteers who have been associated with the church and Sunday school was unveiled by Mr. J. Lowe, who been actively connected with the church many years. 

Captain A. Wienholt, M.H.R unveiled the honour board of the Gatton Congregational Church on Monday  afternoon. Councillor Jas. Logan presided, and introduced Captain Wienholt. Messrs R Jeenes and E Whittle also made suitable addresses. Miss Ida Shields called the roll, which contains 55 names, 12 having made the supreme sacrfice.
The Brisbane Courier, 17th May 1916, 30th January 1920
 

Location

Address:25 Maitland Street, Uniting Church, Gatton, 4343
State:QLD
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -27.557801
Long: 152.271368
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Honour Roll
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:Multiple
Link:http://www.qldwarmemorials.com.au/P…

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Monday 26th January, 1920
Front Inscription

Lest We Forget

1914 -18   1939 - 45

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Source: QWMR, MA
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