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Grenfell Soldiers MemorialPrint Page 
The monument commemorates those who served in World War One. It is a tall granite obelisk mounted on three stone steps.
The ceremony of laying the foundation stone of the soldiers' memorial was performed by Sir. Neville Howse, V.C in Grenfell on Empire Day. Two thousand people were present. The Mayor (Alderman During) asked Sir Neville Howse to perform the ceremony. He stated that 400 men had enlisted from Grenfell. 68 making the supreme sacrifice. The President of Weddin Shire Council (Councillor W. H. Simpson) presented Sir Neville with a miniature trowel made from Grenfell gold. A guard of honour of GrenfeIl returned soldiers in uniform were present.
The Sydney Morning Herald, 26th May 1923.
The unveiling ceremony in connection with the Grenfell soldiers memorial will be performed at 1 o'clock next Saturday by Sir Neville Howse, V.C., M.P.
Daily Witness (Young), 23rd January 1924.
Location
| Address: | Camp & Weddin Streets, Weddin Shire Memorial Park, Grenfell, 2810 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.895057 Long: 148.162926 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | WW1 |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 04-August-1914 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 28-June-1919 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 26th January, 1924 |
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The Great War 1914 - 1918
Men who made the supreme sacrifice for God King and Country
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Grenfell soldiers who answered the call
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Grenfell soldiers who answered the call
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Grenfell soldiers who answered the call
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