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The monument commemorates those who served in World War Two. It is an obelisk constructed from light-coloured brick, surmounted by a light, and set within a round base garden.
The Governor, Lieut.-General Northcott, yesterday unveiled the Patonga war memorial. A special stone was also unveiled for Flight-Lieut. R. S. Williams. D.F.C., the only one of the men who enlisted from Patonga, who did not return from the last war.
Singleton Argus (NSW), 12 July 1948.
Location
Address: | Jacaranda Avenue & Bay Street, Patonga, 2256 |
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State: | NSW |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.550254 Long: 151.272789 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Monument |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | WW2 |
Actual Event Start Date: | 03-September-1939 |
Actual Event End Date: | 15-August-1945 |
Designer: | T.W. Smith |
Link: | http://www.warmemorialsregister.nsw… |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 11th July, 1948 |
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Honour Roll of residents of Patonga who served in World War 2
1939 - 1945
[ Names ]
This stone was unveiled by His Excellency Lieut. Gen. John Northcott C.B., M.V.O.
11th July 1948
Plaque:
In memory of F / Lieut R. S. Williams
KIlled over France
22 August 1944
Aged 29 years