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The honour roll commemorates those who served in World War One. Originally containing 23 names, additional names were added at a later date.
It is a large timber honour board with Australian Coat of Arms and the crossed flags of Britain and Australia appearing at the top. Inscribed below are the names of those who served in World War One.
His Excellency the Governor (Sir Harry Barron) visited Glen Forrest on Saturday last for the purpose of unveiling a roll of honour, erected by the residents in Forrest Hall to commemorate the response made by the young men of that district to the call for volunteers. His Excellency was accompanied by the Archbishop of Perth, Sir John and Lady Forrest, the member for the district (Mr. W. R. Nairn), and Major Wilkinston. His Excellency then unveiled the roll which disclosed, the names of twenty-three men, one of whom, M. C. Bullen had died on service.
The West Australian ,19th June 1916.
Location
Address: | Marnie Road & Statham Street, Glen Forrest Hall, Glen Forrest, 6071 |
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State: | WA |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -31.906944 Long: 116.101389 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Honour Roll |
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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 17th June, 1916 |
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For King & Empire.
Glen Forrest
Roll of Honour
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