Rydal Union Church Roll of Honour Print Page

The honour roll commemorates those connected with the church who served in World War One. 

The roll is a a large dark wooden board with veterans’ names hand printed in gilt. Atop the board is a semi-circular pediment where photographs of 16 of the veterans are displayed.

One of the most interesting and memorable ceremonies in the history of Rydal was performed in the Union Church on Saturday afternoon, when a roll of honor to perpetuate the names and memory of the lads who had responded to the Empire`s call was unveiled. The church was comfortably filled with the presence of even a greater number on such an occasion might reasonably have been expected: The Revs. F. Dixon (Methodist) and G. Maitland Elliss (Presbyterian), of Portland were present, and jointly carried the service through.  

The former said he had been requested to take charge of the meeting, which he thought should be of a semi-religious character, and hoped all would feel that they were present for the purpose of honoring God, their King, and the brave boys of that district, who had taken their lives in their hands and gone forth to fight for humanity and the world peace. He had to apologise for the unavoidable absence of the Rev. F. J. Harris, of O'Connell. After leading appropriate portions of scripture, and the singing of suitable hymns Mr. Dixon called on a very old and esteemed resident, one who gave the land on which the church stood, to perform the unveiling ceremony— Mr.  James Cale, J.P. 

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