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Gunner Hec Sadler Plaque : December 2013
Gunner Hec Sadler Plaque : December 2013

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The pulpit was erected by subscription to commemorate Corporal Henry Sadler who died of wounds at the Dardanelles during World War One.

A plaque has also been placed on the pulpit by the family in memory of Gunner Hec Sadler only brother of Harry who died in France during World War One.

A pulpit for St Matthews Church, East Geelong, erected by subscription to commemorate the sacrifice of his life at the Dardanelles by Corporal H. Sadler, is to be dedicated at a special service today.
The Ararat Advertiser (VIC), 23rd September 1915.

 

Location

Address:230 McKillop Street, St Matthew`s Anglican Church, East Geelong, 3219
State:VIC
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -38.157945
Long: 144.373081
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Religious Object
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Military
Actual Event Start Date:01-May-1915
Actual Event End Date:01-May-1915

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Thursday 23rd September, 1915
Front Inscription

To the glory of God

And in loving memory of Corporal H. Sadler who gave his life for the Empire at the Dardanelles

May 2nd 1915

This pulpit is erected by his friends to commemorate his labours of love in the choir, S. S. Band of Hope and church work generally


 

Source: MA
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