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The reredos in the church commemorates former members of the church who died in service or were killed in action in World War One.
It consists of an English Oak screen behind the Altar that spans the wall. The panels either side of the centre panel contain a title and carved effigy of the AIF badge above the names of those who paid the supreme sacrifice from the parish.
Auburn, Sept 30. In order to perpetuate the memory of Ptes. G. Eddington, W. E. Isaacson, W. E. Millard, E. W. Millard, and D. Williams, church lads who gave their lives for their country, a handsome blackwood reredos has been erected in St. John's Church. This was dedicated by Archdeacon Bussell this evening in the presence of a large congregation. The service was sung by the rector, Rev. H. Giles. The Rev. S. J. Boyd (Clare) read the lessons,the sermon being preached by Rev. W. H. Johnson, of Prospect.
Kapunda Herald (SA), 10 October 1919.
Location
| Address: | St John`s Anglican Church, Vincent Street, Auburn, 5451 |
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| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.026201 Long: 138.683632 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Religious Object |
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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: | Tuesday 30th September, 1919 |
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TO THE GLORY OF GOD
George. Eddington
William. Edward. Isaacson
Ernest. William. Millard
AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY
Walter. Edmond. Millard
Donald. Edwin. Williams
