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The honour roll commemorates those from the district who served in World War One.
The Wickepin District Roll of Honour was unveiled on ANZAC Day 1918 by Master Mervyn Cooke and Ivy Fisher. Mervyn's father Lieutenant Cooke was killed at the Gallipoli landing while Ivy's only brother was a prisoner of war in Germany. The roll contained the names of 238 of whom 20 per cent made the supreme sacrifice. The roll was incomplete at the time of the unveiling. The honour board of polished jarrah was crafted by Messrs, Bunning Brothers of Perth.
The West Australian (Perth), 14th May 1918.
Location
| Address: | Johnston Street, Wickepin Shire Hall , Wickepin, 6370 |
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| State: | WA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -32.783298 Long: 117.500204 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 |
| Artist: | Bunning Brothers (Perth, WA) |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Thursday 25th April, 1918 |
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Front Inscription
Source: SKP, MAWickepin District
The Great War
For King Home and Empire
1914 Roll of Honour 1918
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