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The honour roll commemorates those from the Congregational Church who served in World War One and World War Two.

The roll was presented by Mrs. O. G. Sharpe and family in memory of her son, Flight Sergeant O. L. Sharpe who died in France during World War Two. 

Tomorrow, Sunday, 26th April, an Anzac Day Memorial Service is being held in the Gerringong Congregational Church at 11 a.m,  At this service an Honour Roll, containing the names of all the personnel of this Church, who served in World Wars I and 11, will be unveiled and dedicated.  The Honour Roll has been presented by Mr. and Mrs. O. G. Sharpe and family in memory of their son and brother, Flight-Sergeant O. L. Sharpe, who lost his life over Cologne, France.
Kiama Independent (NSW), 25 April 1953.


Note: The Uniting Church was formerly the Congregational Church. 

Location

Address:24- 28 Fern Street, Gerringong Uniting Church, Gerringong, 2534
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -34.739522
Long: 150.827572
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Honour Roll
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:Multiple
Link:http://www.warmemorialsregister.nsw…

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Sunday 26th April, 1953
Front Inscription

Gerringong Congregational Church
      HONOUR ROLL
World War 1  1914 - 1918
         [ Names ]
World War 2  1939 - 1945
        [ Names ]
Women`s Auxiliary Service
         [ Names ]

Plaque:
             PRES. BY
MR & MRS O.G.SHARPE & FAMILY
IN MEMORY OF THEIR SON & BROTHER
      FLT.SGT.O.L.SHARPE
WHO LOST HIS LIFE OVER COLOGNE, FRANCE
          AUG.1ST. 1942

 

Source: NRWM, MA
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